Charissa Thompson Praises Laura Rutledge Amid Sports Broadcasting Rivalry Charissa Thompson, a Fox Sports personality, recently expressed public admiration for Laura Rutledge, an ESPN reporter, during an episode of her "Calm Down" podcast. Despite their networks’ rivalry, Thompson highlighted her respect for Rutledge’s professionalism and personal qualities. The praise followed a previous instance where Thompson acknowledged Rutledge’s work ethic after Rutledge went viral on social media. In a segment addressing her preparation for hosting "Thursday Night Football," Thompson began by praising ESPN’s "NFL Live," a daily show hosted by Rutledge. She cited the program as a key resource for her own work, specifically naming Rutledge, along with Peter Schrager and the "NFL Live" team, as essential to her preparation. Thompson then emphasized her personal admiration for Rutledge, recalling their recent meeting at the Masters golf tournament. “I just want to say how much I love Laura Rutledge,” Thompson said. “I got to see her at the Masters. I just have such a respect for her. She works so hard. She’s kind. She does it the right way. She’s funny. And yeah, my girl can work. I very much respect that.” Thompson’s comments reflected her reliance on Rutledge’s work as a broadcaster, underscoring the mutual recognition between the two professionals. Fans also shared their support for Rutledge, with one noting they met her at CMA Fest in 2024 and described her as approachable. Another commenter joked about Rutledge’s workload, comparing her to Ryan Seacrest, while affirming her excellence. The article also mentioned Rutledge’s past use of a social media burner account to defend her husband, Josh, during his MLB career.#espn #fox_sports #masters_golf_tournament #charissa_thompson #laura_rutledge
