Comedian Nikki Glaser cracks jokes about Scottie Scheffler’s legal issues during her ESPY Awards presentation, referencing the golfer’s controversial encounter with police. Discover the details and the aftermath.
Bollywood Fever: Nikki Glaser came out swinging at the ESPY Awards, cracking jokes at the expense of several athletes, including a jab at Scottie Scheffler’s recent legal troubles.
While presenting the award for Best Male Athlete at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the comedian didn’t hold back, poking fun at “peak athletes who push their bodies to the limit and also a golfer.” She then turned her attention to Scheffler, apologizing with a sharp quip, “I know it’s difficult to putt, chip, and drive… over a cop’s leg.”
This reference was to Scheffler’s recent legal issues, where he faced one felony count and three misdemeanors after allegedly dragging a cop with his vehicle outside the PGA Championship in Louisville in May. Scheffler claimed he did not realize he was speaking to an officer, as shown in the body cam footage from the incident.
Jefferson County prosecutors eventually filed to dismiss the charges, attributing the incident to a misunderstanding. Scheffler expressed his regret over the situation, stating it would have unfolded differently had he known the person was a cop.
Glaser’s bold humor at the ESPYs highlighted the controversy, bringing a mix of laughter and gasps from the audience. While her jokes were in the spirit of comedy, they also underscored the significant legal scare faced by the golfer earlier this year.
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