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Sydney Sweeney Is Hated by 'Crazy People,' Says Craig Carton

  • On The Craig Carton Show, host Craig Carton defended actor Sydney Sweeney against backlash over her Novig advertisement, dismissing critics by dividing them into "crazy" and "not crazy" groups.
  • The campaign features Sweeney posing nude with sports equipment, sparking widespread debate as critics argue the commercial sexualizes women's sports and demeans industry progress.
  • BBC host Gabby Logan called the ad a "tired cliche," while Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus wrote on social media that she felt "infuriated" by imagery that demeans women's sport.
  • Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham argued the ad was not an attack on women's sports, while Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky stated the platform focuses on sports prediction, not portraying female athletes.
  • Novig leveraged controversy to achieve viral reach within the fastest-growing sports betting demographic, a strategy reflecting broader industry shifts toward engagement-driven marketing over traditional standards.
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Mandatory broke the news on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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