Erin Andrews claps back at fans about her comments on missing holidays for work originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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In the media industry, working on the holidays is not taboo, and most likely, if you’re starting out, it’s expected. Given that a large part of sports broadcaster Erin Andrews’ job is to cover the NFL during its Thanksgiving and Christmas Day games, a typical celebration of the holiday looks different for her.
During an episode of her Calm Down podcast with fellow sports reporter Charissa Thompson, Andrews gave an unfiltered perspective on the ins and outs of working in the media industry, which was met with criticism from fans and other members of the media.
Andrews began her comment with a message that a professor told her in college, noting that a low salary and working on holidays are something to be prepared for.
“This is what one of my first professors said, ‘If you don’t want to make $40,000 in your first job, get out,” recalled Andrews in a clip shared via the podcast’s X account on Tuesday, November 25. “If you don’t want to be told you need a nose job, get out. If you don’t want to be divorced, get out. If you don’t want to work holidays, get out.”
She continued, “And I don’t say it like that, but I say you got to love what you do because I miss all holidays. I didn’t get married until I was in my 40s. Not that that is going to be your route, but I live out of a suitcase. I miss a lot of stuff. I missed a lot of weddings. I miss a lot of events. You have to love it to get you through the fact, ‘I’m not gonna be home for Thanksgiving next week’ or ‘Christmas is cut short.’”
Andrews’ comment was in response to a viewer’s question about her job and was not complaining about working on holidays but merely explaining that it is part of her role. The comments were met by some backlash from those who responded to the clip on X.
A fan reacted to Andrews’ comments, insinuating that she was complaining despite others also having to work during the holiday for less than what she makes.
“Aww. Boo hoo.@ErinAndrews You are a millionaire that gets to go to football games,” the fan wrote. “Are you kidding me with this BS? What is it you actually DO again? Millions of people work every holiday.”
Former ESPN personality Trey Wingo also shared his reaction to Andrews.
” That’s literally what they pay you for. Erin said it herself once: they pay you for the travel and the sacrifices because doing the games is the fun part.”
Andrews commented back about how Wingo could have not watched the full clip to get the context of her answer and misinterpreted her reaction to the fan’s question.
“It sure is Trey. And I’m sure you went back and saw that I wasn’t complaining about working,” Andrews wrote back. “I’m sure you saw it was a segment where we answer questions from people. Young woman asking abt being a sideline reporter. What to know about it. What you miss. My whole point its not just abt wanting to be on camera and hanging with athletes. You have to work and love it. And deal with overreactions to click bait.”
NFL reporter Albert Breer also gave his reaction to Andrews’ comments in agreement with the fellow journalist.
“Here’s the thing for aspiring young reporters—the games are played when other people aren’t working. That’s never changing. Nights, weekends, holidays. You’ll miss happy hours, parties, weddings, Christmases, Thanksgivings. If you think you can do it 9-5, you’ll never make it,” Breer wrote.
Andrews wrote back, ” And we love it so much bc it’s the best job in the world!!!”
A fan also came in Andrews’ defense, writing, ” People are completely missing Erin’s point. She straight-up said: if you want to make it as a sports reporter, you’re gonna miss holidays, birthdays, weddings, all of it. She was just laying out the sacrifices she made herself. Zero complaining.”
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