Amanda Balionis Faces Calls for Getting Fired by CBS From Fans, but Feels Grateful for Support

Amanda Balionis snaps back at trolls after interview ignites controversy

CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis hit back at critics this weekend after they took issue with how she conducted a third-round interview with Rickie Fowler at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

Amanda Balionis faces calls for getting fired by CBS from fans, but feels grateful for support

Amanda Balionis faced immense criticism last week during the Charles Schwab Challenge as fans called for her to be fired as a lead anchor from CBS.

CBS makes major change after controversial Amanda Balionis interview with Fowler

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 28: CBS Sports sideline reporter Amanda Balionis performs a live report at the beginning of second half action during the football game between the New York Jets and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Houston, TX. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) CBS have made a bold decision regarding Amanda Balionis following her recent interview with Ricky Fowler. Several golf fans took exception…

Amanda Balionis responds to calls for her to be sacked over interview

CBS Sports' Amanda Balionis has taken to social media to hit back

Amanda Balionis Fires Back At Trolls Who Criticized Her For "Unprofessional" And "Flirtatious" Interview With Rickie Fowler

Amanda Balionis and Rickie Fowler (Photo via YouTube) CBS interviewer Amanda Balionis has been catching a ton of backlash in 2025. After the PGA Championship came to a close last weekend, she found herself at the center of a hate train by critics who thought she slighted Rory McIlroy by thanking Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm for doing post-round interviews when they didn’t have to. Balionis shared a post with the caption: “I don’t really take c…

Golf Reporter Fires Back at Critics After Interview Sparks Backlash

Amanda Balionis isn’t letting online backlash disrupt how she goes about her job—or define her. The longtime CBS Sports golf reporter responded to recent criticism over her interview with Rickie Fowler during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where she questioned the six-time PGA Tour winner about finding himself in title contention after what she described as a stretch of playing in “neutral.” According to The Irish Star, that ex…