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ESPN's Elle Duncan Defends Controversial WNBA Joke

7/25/2025

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ESPN anchor Elle Duncan sparked controversy with a crude joke during the WNBA All-Star Game, likening the game's intensity to a "girls’ trip to Cancun" devoid of men. Facing backlash, she stood by her remark on "The Dan Le Batard Show," insisting it was meant to be humorous and true to her comedic style over the years.

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ESPN anchor Elle Duncan sparked controversy with a crude joke during the WNBA All-Star Game, likening the game's intensity to a "girls’ trip to Cancun" devoid of men. Facing backlash, she stood by her remark on "The Dan Le Batard Show," insisting it was meant to be humorous and true to her comedic style over the years.