A TV host has admitted she’s got a ‘crush’ on a married NHL coach in an awkward segment, even saying she’ll be ‘waiting in the wings’ if his marriage breaks down.
Rod Brind’Amour, whose Carolina Hurricanes team won the Stanley Cup earlier this year, was the topic of conversation on CBS 17 show ‘Wake Up Later, Carolina.’
Judith Retana was asked by colleague Rachel Duensing about Brind’Amour, who famously displayed his ripped physique by going shirtless during the Hurricanes’ celebrations after their Stanley Cup success.
‘Have I seen the coach Rachel? You know I’ve seen the coach. You know I have my little crush on Rod Brind’Amour,’ Retana replied.
‘I respect his wife. I’m sure they have a good thing going there but I’ll be waiting in the wings in case anything goes awry. I’m no stranger to dating married men.’
A strange disclaimer then appeared on screen following Retana’s inappropriate comment that read: ‘Clarification: *previously* married men as in divorced or separated.’
Judith Retana (top left) admitted she’s got a ‘crush’ on an NHL coach in an awkward segment
Retana even joked she’ll be ‘waiting in the wings’ if Rod Brind’Amour’s marriage breaks down
Brind’Amour displayed his ripped physique during the Hurricanes’ title celebrations
But Retana went on to double down on her outrageous comments, adding: ‘Or men with children. I don’t mind any of that baggage. It’s not really baggage for me, it’s a built-in family.’
Clearly feeling slightly awkward, meteorologist Duensing interrupted and said: ‘Judith….girl.’
‘You know I didn’t become a fan until kind of the playoff season,’ Retana added.
‘I don’t know if you should be airing that out,’ Duensing said.
Brind’Amour, 56, has been married to wife Amy Biedenbach since July 2010 and they share a son, Brooks.
He previously divorced Kelle Sullivan Gardner, who he shares three children with, daughter Briley and sons Skyler and Reece, in 2004.
Brind’Amour became just the seventh person in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with the same team as a player and head coach. The Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights in Game 6 to collect the franchise’s second Stanley Cup.
