Charissa Thompson controversy explained: Why fans are turning against Fox Sports' NFL sideline reporter

Charissa Thompson's days as a sideline reporter might've ended, but she returned to the spotlight

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Thursday due to some remarks made in a podcast appearance.

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The former FOX Sports sideline reporter confirmed that sometimes in her job

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she would just fake quotes from coaches after halftime

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NFL fans were outraged to see a reporter not only faking her job but also spreading misinformation as if it were a regular

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. But Thompson confirmed on her appearance on Barstool Sports'

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