P.K. Subban appears to be in hot water after including Lizzo in his commentary Tuesday during the NHL playoffs, with some accusing the former defenseman of taking a shot at the singer’s weight.
When discussing Game 1 of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers’ second-round series, Subban — who retired from professional hockey in September — spoke about what Toronto can do to bounce back following their 4-2 loss to Florida.
“Maybe they need to pack a Lizzo-sized lunch,” Subban said during the ESPN broadcast. “They weren’t prepared in my opinion.”
P.K. Subban commentates during the 2023 NHL playoffs.Twitter
Some fans expressed outrage over the remarks, responding to a tweet Tuesday evening from Subban, who explained “pack a lunch” means to “be ready to compete.”
“Lizzo sized lunch was inappropriate and unprofessional,” one Twitter user replied.
Another opined, “Your comment was super tacky and unnecessary.”
Others implored for Subban to “apologize” and “do better.”
Lizzo attends the Met Gala on May 1, 2023.FilmMagic
It appears Subban has not yet addressed the controversy as of Wednesday.
The 33-year-old athlete joined ESPN as a hockey analyst last fall.
He signed a three-year deal with the network, according to the Associated Press.
“I had done some work last postseason and it was great. I enjoyed working with the producers and everybody,” Subban previously said.
P.K. Subban joined ESPN as a hockey analyst following his retirement in 2022.NHLI via Getty Images
Subban spent 13 seasons in the NHL and played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils.
As for Lizzo, the music superstar is coming off her fourth Grammy win after receiving Record of the Year honors for “About Damn Time.”
The 35-year-old singer stunned in custom Chanel earlier this week when she attended the star-studded Met Gala in New York City.
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