A host with the Washington Commanders radio accomplice was terminated after supposedly offering belittling remarks about a female commentator during instructional course, as indicated by a report from The Washington Post.
Wear Geronimo – genuine name Michael Sorce – who has the “The Wear Geronimo Show” on BIG 100, obviously alluded to WUSA-television sports anchor Sharla McBride as “Barbie young lady” during the Commanders’ second day of instructional course, yelling “Hello look, Barbie’s here. Greetings, Barbie young lady!” while chatting on air with co-have Crash Youthful.
As indicated by the report, he likewise said “I’m speculating she’s a team promoter” and referred to her as “that chick.”
Following the Thursday show, the Commanders informed Sorce and Youthful that they couldn’t communicate from the office on Friday according to plan.
In a proclamation to the Post, Aaron Hyland, iHeartMedia’s D.C. provincial president said: “After an inside survey, Wear Geronimo is presently not a worker of WBIG. We view matters of this nature extremely in a serious way and this conduct doesn’t line up with our fundamental beliefs.”
The Washington Commanders likewise gave an assertion, saying they were content with the reaction from their media accomplice.
“We were sure that iHeart would address this quickly and are satisfied that they did,” a Commanders representative said.
Sorce has not given an authority remark with regards to this issue.
“As of now I won’t give remark on the occasions of the most recent couple of days. I’m talking with my guides regarding my choices pushing ahead, including an exact impression of the circumstance. Thanks – d,” he wrote in a tweet Sunday evening.
At this time I will not be providing comment on the events of the last few days. I am consulting with my advisors as to my options moving forward, including an accurate reflection of the situation. Thx -d.
— DonGeronimoShow (@DonGeronimoShow) July 30, 2023
Sorce had declared via virtual entertainment last week that he re-endorsed with iHeart Media through 2026. In a video message, he said thanks to fans for their help.
“At the point when I heard the remarks made about me on the public broadcast, I felt unquestionably offended and humiliated. In my 17 years as an expert columnist, I have never been disregarded in a particularly conspicuous way while attempting to take care of my business. Their words were chauvinist and misanthropic. No lady ought to encounter this in the work environment, and I value the Commanders quick reaction in handling this matter,” McBride said in a proclamation imparted to The Post and ESPN.
Sorce, 64, has been a notable nearby radio character for a really long time, chipping away at “The Wear and Mike Show” with Mike O’Meara on WJFK (106.7 FM) from 1985 to 2008.
