US EditionComedian Theo Von Abruptly Shut Down by College GameDay's Jess Sims on Air
Theo Von, a comedian and Vanderbilt fan, was publicly rejected by ESPN correspondent Jess Sims during College GameDay, who dismissed his on-air flirtation with a sharp reply.
- Comedian Theo Von appeared as a guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay on Saturday, October 4, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, ahead of the Alabama-Vanderbilt game.
- Von tested his luck by flirting with ESPN presenter Jess Sims during the broadcast, hoping to spend more time with her, but Sims abruptly shut him down on air.
- Von was the only panelist to predict an upset victory for Vanderbilt, which ultimately lost to Alabama 30-14 in one of the day’s marquee matchups.
- During the broadcast, Sims said, "Oh, I'm already gone? Will I ever see you again? I hope not," while apparently waving Von off the stage, calling the moment "exceptional."
- The on-air rejection went viral on social media, highlighting Sims’ professionalism and Von’s awkwardness, with no public comment from either following the exchange.
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Comedian Theo Von Abruptly Shut Down by College GameDay's Jess Sims on Air
College GameDay presenter Jess Sims wasn’t afraid to shut down Theo Von’s subtle attempts at flirting with her on-air. “Oh, I’m already going?” The comedian, 45, asked Sims, 37, during the Saturday, October 4, broadcast of ESPN’s College GameDay when he was told to share his next batch of picks. “Do I get to see you again?” Sims appeared to direct Von toward the stage exit, before denying his request. “See you later,” she quipped. “No, I hope no…
Theo Von Gets Brutally Rejected By ESPN Reporter Jess Sims on College GameDay
Maybe she is more of a Shane Gillis kind of woman? ESPN’s Jess Sims went viral on X on Saturday after she instantly shot down comedian Theo Von, who was hoping to spend a little more time with the host while he was on College GameDay. Von, after talking about being a big fan of Vanderbilt University’s football team for a moment, seemed a bit thrown off that his segment was coming to a quick close. “Oh, I’m already gone?… will I ever see you aga…
Did Theo Von Get Rejected by Jess Sims Live on College Gameday?
You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take. Unfortunately for Theo Von, it seems he may have missed this one, also.I wouldn't have read too much into this if not for the disappointment in Theo's...
Theo Von Gets Brutally Shut Down On College GameDay By ESPN's Jess Sims
Theo Von had a blast serving as College GameDay’s guest picker in Tuscaloosa, AL…that is, right until the end.The comedian and podcast host made his second appearance on ESPN’s marquee college football program on Saturday afternoon before the Alabama Crimson Tide took on the Vanderbilt Commodores.Despite being in enemy territory, Von picked Vanderbilt to get the upset in one of the day’s marquee matchups.While that moment might have been a bumme…
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