ESPN Talia Baia journalist was criticized for her reaction to the victory of the Gators National Championship.
Baia, a university of Florida student who also works for ESPN Gainesville, went viral during March Madness after a post-match interview with Bennett Andersen.
Fans have accused the star of the Gators of looking at their conversation After the sweet victory of Florida on the Maryland Terrapins.
Andersen helped the Gators to secure the national championship with a dramatic victory against Houston in San Antonio.
Baia was sitting on the field for the game and while the celebrations took place, she and Andersen gathered for a selfie. ‘Congratulations @ Bennettand11 … What a race !!’ She wrote.
The journalist also published a video of the last moments of the final, showing his own reaction to the victory of the Gators.
Talia Baia d’Espn was criticized for her reaction to the victory of the Florida National Championship
The interview with Gators Star Bennett Andersen with Baia was seen by millions on X
In the clip, Baia could be seen covering his mouth with his hands and then breathing after securing victory.
“” No encouragement in the press box “but level 1,000,000 level because the team you cut all year has just won the natty,” she wrote alongside the video.
But some basketball fans have challenged Baia’s coverage, accusing him of being more a supporter than a journalist.
“This is not a good look, you have media references to cover a game, not encourage your team,” wrote one of them.
“How could you do this for yourself,” added another, while a third party said: “Either you are a serious journalist, or you are a fan-cannot be both. Clearly, you are a fan.
Baia’s selfie with Andersen also earned him criticism. “You go out with him or do you cover it?” asked for a fan. “(You) may not want to look so friend with people you are supposed to cover.
But others jumped to her defense, insisting: “She has done absolutely nothing wrong”.
