Terry Bradshaw Faces Widespread Criticism for Belmont Stakes Commentary

NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw faced widespread criticism for his appearance as a commentator during FOX's coverage of the 157th Belmont Stakes, where many fans felt he was out of place and lacked the necessary horse racing expertise. Bradshaw made a notable on-air error by mistakenly calling the event the 137th running instead of the 157th, which added to the negative reception from viewers. Social media users expressed frustration with FOX's decision to include Bradshaw instead of a horse racing expert, contrasting FOX's coverage unfavorably with NBC's expert-driven approach. Bradshaw, who was also responsible for the "Riders Up" call, compounded his struggles by continuing a poor streak of race picks and admitting he was "out of money." Despite his distinguished career in football and broadcasting, the consensus is that Bradshaw is better suited to NFL coverage rather than horse racing events. Fans and critics alike suggested that the quality of FOX's Belmont Stakes broadcast suffered due to this mismatch, calling for production improvements and more appropriate talent selection.