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flag ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt paused and stammered during a live broadcast after kissing men appeared in Times Square footage, sparking debate over LGBTQ+ visibility.

flag On New Year’s Eve 2025, ESPN anchor Scott Van Pelt drew widespread attention during a live SportsCenter broadcast when footage of two men kissing in Times Square aired moments after the ball drop. flag Van Pelt paused, appeared visibly surprised, and briefly stammered before recovering with a remark about love being in the air. flag The moment, captured on video and shared widely online, sparked debate over his reaction, with some interpreting it as discomfort and others viewing it as a natural, unscripted response. flag The clip went viral, becoming a flashpoint in discussions about LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream media, though Van Pelt did not issue a public statement.

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