Charles Barkley's Fox News Comment During March Madness Broadcast Goes Viral
Barkley criticized media bias while debating co-host Kenny Smith's NCAA bracket pick, sparking widespread social media discussion.
- Charles Barkley compared biased sports analysis to Fox News during CBS's March Madness broadcast, calling out co-host Kenny Smith's pick of UNC to win the tournament.
- The exchange highlighted differing views on neutrality, with Barkley advocating for unbiased analysis and Smith openly admitting his bias as a UNC alum.
- Barkley's remark, 'This ain’t Fox News. You don’t have to repeat everything the idiots say every day,' quickly went viral on social media.
- The moment occurred during CBS's in-studio coverage, hosted by Ernie Johnson, with Barkley, Smith, and Clark Kellogg as analysts.
- The viral comment aligns with Barkley's past association with CNN and has fueled broader discussions about bias in media and sports commentary.