FOX NFL star Erin Andrews hits back at ‘under fire’ claims | NFL | Sport

FOX NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews has hit back at claims that she is ‘under fire’ for comments she made on her work-life balance. The reporter, 47, certainly has a distinguished broadcasting career to date, but she raised eyebrows during an episode of her Calm Down podcast when speaking about the sacrifices she makes for her job.

Andrews said: “This is what I say to everybody who asks about our job, and this is what one of my first professors said. Well, he said it in a way that was very, very to the point, and because I grew up with a dad who was on television for a living, I got it.

“He said, ‘If you don’t want to make $40,000 in your first job, get out. 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.'”

Andrews has slightly altered the saying, but still holds its essence to be true. She stated: “I don’t say it like that, but I say, ‘You gotta 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.”

She added: “You have to love it to get you through the fact [that] I’m not going to be home for Thanksgiving next week or, you know, Christmas is cut short. Yeah, but I’m getting to work Packers-Lions. We miss out on a lot of stuff, and I just think you have to take into account, ‘What do I love the most to help me through when times are tough and the job isn’t like all the glitz and glam.'”

Social media reactions were varied, with one user suggesting that Andrews was “under heavy fire” for her comments about her work-life balance.

This led to a swift retort from the FOX Sports reporter, who said: “Hey click bait. First of all Happy Thanksgiving. Second of all how am I under fire? I’m saying you have to love the job bc [because] you miss a lot in your life. Which I do and have. You seem to have missed the whole clip! See you for Packers at Lions!”

The comments were also filled with messages of support, as numerous fans expressed their appreciation for the sacrifices made to ensure the job is done.

One individual responded: “Every person who rips on you for this, but loves their thanksgiving tradition of watching NFL football is a hypocrite and instead should be thanking you for your sacrifices and love of your profession. People work on holidays so others can enjoy their holidays.”

Another said: “Happy Thanksgiving Erin! Thank You for working on this day bringing us the best coverage of more than just the game.

“I appreciate you sacrificing for the job you love. Haters gonna hate,” another supporter voiced in the comments.

With Thanksgiving here, the NFL coverage continues, three matches will be broadcast, ranging from the Detroit Lions welcoming the Green Bay Packers, to the Baltimore Ravens facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals. Andrews is poised to report from the match between the Packers and the Lions.

The Packers (7-3-1) are the underdogs for the match, despite being seen as favourites for all their other encounters this season. On the other hand, the Lions (7-4) are seeking retribution after their defeat against their divisional rivals at Lambeau Field in September.