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NY Post
New York Post
27 Apr 2023


NextImg:Marly Rivera video shows ‘f–king c–t’ exchange with rival reporter in front of Aaron Judge

Video has emerged of the incident that got MLB reporter Marly Rivera fired from ESPN.

As The Post’s Andrew Marchand first reported, Rivera found herself in hot water after she called fellow reporter Ivón Gaete a “f–king c–t” after a disagreement about what Rivera believed was an exclusive interview with Yankees star Aaron Judge.

“She no longer works here,” ESPN told The Post, confirming that Rivera’s employment was terminated.

TMZ obtained and published video of the incident.

The video begins with Rivera telling Gaete in Spanish not to bother Judge and that it’s her turn for an interview.Then after an exchange, Rivera remarks, “oh, now you speak English.”

After Gaete did not step away from the Yankees slugger, Rivera said, “What a f–king c–t,” and Gaete’s eyes grew wide with offense taken to the remark.

Rivera then claims: “I wasn’t talking about you.”

Gaete is married to John Blundell, an MLB communications executive.

ESPN's Marly Rivera has heated argument with correspondent Ivón Gaete

ESPN’s Marly Rivera has heated argument with correspondent Ivón Gaete
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ESPN's Marly Rivera has heated argument with correspondent Ivón Gaete at a Yankees game

ESPN’s Marly Rivera has heated argument with correspondent Ivón Gaete at a Yankees game
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Gaete is a freelancer who was covering the game for Tokyo Broadcasting because Shohei Ohtani and the Angels were playing at Yankee Stadium.

“I fully accept responsibility for what I said, which I should not have,” Rivera told The Post.

“There were extenuating circumstances but that in no way is an excuse for my actions. I am a professional with a sterling reputation across baseball and I do believe that I am being singled out by a group of individuals with whom I have a long history of professional disagreements.” 

ESPN's Marly Rivera has heated argument with correspondent Ivón Gaete at a Yankees game

ESPN’s Marly Rivera has heated argument with correspondent Ivón Gaete at a Yankees game
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Marly Rivera was fired by ESPN as a result of the incident

Marly Rivera was fired by ESPN as a result of the incident
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Ivón Gaete and Marly Rivera were arguing over an Aaron Judge interview

Ivón Gaete and Marly Rivera were arguing over an Aaron Judge interview
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Rivera worked for ESPN as a writer on the network’s digital platforms and also as an on-air reporter.

She had been a dugout reporter on the network’s Home Run Derby coverage, one of ESPN’s biggest MLB platforms, as well as appearing on games on TV and radio.

Rivera had been with the network for 13 years.

Ivón Gaete and Marly Rivera were arguing over an Aaron Judge interview

Ivón Gaete and Marly Rivera were arguing over an Aaron Judge interview
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Ivón Gaete and Marly Rivera were arguing over an Aaron Judge interview

Ivón Gaete and Marly Rivera were arguing over an Aaron Judge interview
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Aaron Judge was signing autographs for a group of kids at the time

Aaron Judge was signing autographs for a group of kids at the time
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The whole scene took place in front of Judge and a group of young children he was signing autographs for.

In the wake of the incident, Rivera has deactivated her social media accounts.