Blake McCoy has been trending on Twitter after a surprising video leaked to his Instagram account on. Since then, the former Fox News presenter has addressed the leak with an explanation.
Here is everything you need to know.
WHO IS BLAKE MCCOY?
Blake is a former Fox 5 News anchor, he left his position recently following backlash from a tweet he made regarding COVID-19 vaccines. In the now-deleted tweet, Blake expressed his disappointment over obese people receiving vaccines.
As reported by People, the tweet read:
“I’m annoyed obese people of all ages get priority vaccine access before all essential workers when most stayed home, we went into work every day last March, April, May, and every day since putting ourselves & loved ones at risk. Vaccinate all essential workers. Then obese.”
Shortly after this he apologized for the tweet and wrote, “Earlier today I tweeted something insensitive and offensive. I truly regret my words and want to apologise. I have deleted my tweet and ask that you accept my sincere apology.”
BLAKE MCCOY ADDRESSES INSTAGRAM LEAK
Following the Instagram leak, Blake has spoken out about the incident and claims that the post was made by someone else.
“Don’t let people borrow your phone. Not funny. Sorry guys,” read the post.
This comes shortly after he was suspended from Fox. Erica Keane, a Fox 5 spokesperson told People: “Blake McCoy has been suspended from WTTG-FOX 5 pending further review.”
The rep had confirmed that the decision was made due to his comments on Twitter.