NBC is taking heat for an interview with Olympic skier Bode Miller after he took the bronze medal in the Sunday’s Super-G competition.
Reporter Christin Cooper pressed Miller about the loss of his brother, even after the skier emotionally broke into tears.
Fans took to Twitter to complain:
NBC reporter’s incessant pressing of Bode Miller about his brother: Unprofessional at best. Heartless and hard to watch.
— Morgan Zalot (@morganzalot) February 17, 2014
Christin Cooper wins gold for worst human being on the planet, badgers Bode Miller about his dead brother until he breaks down. #NBC
— Dylan Mooers (@D_Mooers) February 17, 2014
Miller later tweeted these messages with thanks for the support:
I appreciate everyone sticking up for me. Please be gentle w christin cooper, it was crazy emotional and not all her fault. #heatofthemoment
— Bode Miller (@MillerBode) February 17, 2014
My emotions were very raw, she asked the questions that every interviewer would have, pushing is part of it, she wasnt trying to cause pain.
— Bode Miller (@MillerBode) February 17, 2014
While some thought the interview should not have aired, NBC released a statement which said: “We understand how some viewers thought the line of questioning went too far, but it was our judgment that his answers were a necessary part of the story,” according to Fox News.
Watch the interview here via Fox News:
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