American television presenter Judith Retana caused an awkward moment live on air after making a joke about dating married men during a CBS 17 morning show broadcast in North Carolina, according to a report by The New York Post.
Retana, who co-hosts the morning program Wake Up Later, Carolina, made the comment during a segment covering the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team winning the Stanley Cup, specifically discussing 56-year-old head coach Rod Brind'Amour.
During the team's victory celebrations, Brind'Amour appeared on the field shirtless. A co-host asked Retana whether she had noticed that the 56-year-old coach was in good physical shape, prompting the presenter to share her thoughts on air.
Retana responded by stating that she had a bit of a crush on Brind'Amour, adding that while she respected his wife and was confident everything was fine in their relationship, she would be ready if things ever went wrong. She then remarked that she was no stranger to dating married men, causing her co-hosts to exchange uncomfortable looks on camera.
Following her remark, an on-screen caption appeared during the broadcast to clarify what Retana meant, explaining to viewers that the television presenter was referring to married men who had already separated from their spouses.
Social media reaction
The on-air moment quickly gained broader attention after being highlighted by news outlets. Following the broadcast, Retana locked her personal social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook, making her profiles private to online viewers.
CBS 17 is a local television station serving Raleigh, Durham, and the central region of North Carolina as a CBS network affiliate. Morning news and entertainment broadcasts such as Wake Up Later, Carolina frequently feature unscripted conversations and informal banter among presenters covering regional sports, community updates, and lifestyle topics.
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey franchise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, competing in the Metropolitan Division of the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the playoff winner of the league, representing the highest team achievement in North American professional hockey.
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Brind'Amour is a prominent figure in North Carolina sports history, having previously captained the Carolina Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2006 before later taking over as the team's head coach. Post-game celebrations for championship teams frequently involve public parades and media appearances by coaching staff and players.
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