Stephen A Smith blunder goes viral after host mistakenly names Charlie Kirk as Texans wide receiver
ESPN commentator slips up on air by confusing player with Charlie Kirk
- Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith mistakenly referred to NFL player Christian Kirk as the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an episode of ESPN's First Take.
- The gaffe occurred while Smith was discussing the Houston Texans' playoff win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, specifically Christian Kirk's impressive performance.
- Smith quickly corrected himself on air after being prompted by host Shae Peppler Cornette, apologizing for the error.
- The blunder rapidly went viral, with many viewers finding humor in the mistake, though some criticized Smith for the slip-up.
- The incident also highlighted Smith's previous comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination and his own past remarks about potential political aspirations.