Charles Barkley Dunks On Fox News During March Madness Viral Moment: “You Don’t Have To Repeat Everything The Idiots Say”
Charles Barkley went viral during CBS’ coverage of March Madness for calling out his co-host, Kenny Smith.
As the sports broadcasters filled out their NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket, Smith picked his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, to take the championship despite its unfavorability.
“Are you serious?” Barkley asked. “Are you serious? Y’all make fun of me for being unbiased.”
Smith fired back and said, “Listen, I don’t lie about being biased.”
“We’re supposed to be unbiased,” Barkley noted with Smith adding, “No, you’re not.”
Barkley then replied, “What are we, Fox News? What are we, Fox News, in here now? This ain’t Fox News. You don’t have to repeat everything the idiots say every day.”
During the same broadcast, Barkley caught his co-hosts off guard when, after Smith gave a hot take, he said, “She said, go to commercial.”
Ernie Johnson jokingly added, “For the first time in his career, Charles Barkley has listened to what a producer’s had to say.”
RELATED: Charles Barkley Says He Left $100M On The Table In Order To Stay With TNT And Save Jobs
Johnson leads CBS’ in-studio coverage of the NCAA’s March Madness from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York alongside analysts Barkley, Smith and Clark Kellogg.
Adam Lefkoe hosts studio coverage from TNT Sports Studios in Atlanta alongside Jay Wright, Candace Parker and Seth Davis. Adam Zucker also serves as a host from New York, while Wally Szczerbiak and Wright make appearances from the CBS Broadcast Center. Good Morning Football’s Jamie Erdahl provides game updates.
Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
-
Charles Barkley Brutally Dunks On Fox News In March Madness Broadcast
The basketball great kept repeating the conservative channel's name in his takedown during CBS's NCAA tournament coverage.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Charles Barkley disses Alabama State mascot calls it 'wimpy' on national TV
Charles Barkley called out Alabama State's mascot during halftime of Alabama basketball's March Madness meeting with Robert Morris.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Charles Barkley, CBS crew pay tribute to Greg Gumbel, longtime March Madness host
Host Ernie Johnson, analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Clark Kellogg offer touching words in memory of Greg Gumbel who died in December of cancer.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dickie V makes his March Madness picks for every game
The legendary broadcaster fills out his complete bracket ahead of the men's NCAA tournament.ESPN - 1d -
High Point's viral student broadcasters on getting to go to March Madness: 'A roller coaster of emotions'
Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright, the school's student radio announcers, went viral for calling school's NCAA tournament-clinching run last weekend.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Charles Barkley rips 'idiots' at ESPN, future home of 'Inside the NBA,' for saying 'Lakers saved the NBA'
Charles Barkley, who will be on 'Inside the NBA' on ESPN next season, called ESPN's on-air talent, in particular Kendrick Perkins, 'idiots' for saying the Lakers saved the NBA season.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
Charles Barkley said Johni Broome can beat him as Auburn’s best player ever
Auburn basketball star Johni Broome is one of the best players competing in March Madness and he received some high praise from Charles Barkley.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Charles Barkley roots for SEC teams in March Madness, but 'I hate Alabama in football'
Charles Barkley is an SEC fan. Except he hates Alabama football. See what the former Auburn basketball star said about the Crimson Tide:Yahoo Sports - 12h -
March Madness: Facts to help you fill out your men's bracket
We've got plenty of historical facts and trends to get you ready for March Madness.ESPN - 5d
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Giants move at QB impacts Steelers plans
Steelers could sign Aaron Rodgers now that Giants off the marketYahoo Sports - 37m -
New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025
Follow all the action from Bay OvalYahoo Sports - 37m -
Nebraska softball opens conference series against Minnesota with 8-0 shutout victory
Nebraska returned home to host Minnesota on Friday night. The Huskers shut down the Golden Gophers, delivering a swift 8-0 six-inning shutout win.Yahoo Sports - 51m -
Report: Steelers hosting Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II for pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in power-running back Ollie Gordon II for pre-draft visit.Yahoo Sports - 51m -
Angel Reese offers advice to childhood friend playing in women's NCAA Tournament
Angel Reese isn't in the women's NCAA Tournament this year, but she offered advice to her childhood friend, Southern's Aniya Gourdine.Yahoo Sports - 51m
More in Sports
-
Giants move at QB impacts Steelers plans
Steelers could sign Aaron Rodgers now that Giants off the marketYahoo Sports - 37m -
New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025
Follow all the action from Bay OvalYahoo Sports - 37m -
Nebraska softball opens conference series against Minnesota with 8-0 shutout victory
Nebraska returned home to host Minnesota on Friday night. The Huskers shut down the Golden Gophers, delivering a swift 8-0 six-inning shutout win.Yahoo Sports - 51m -
Report: Steelers hosting Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II for pre-draft visit
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in power-running back Ollie Gordon II for pre-draft visit.Yahoo Sports - 51m -
Angel Reese offers advice to childhood friend playing in women's NCAA Tournament
Angel Reese isn't in the women's NCAA Tournament this year, but she offered advice to her childhood friend, Southern's Aniya Gourdine.Yahoo Sports - 51m