Terry Bradshaw issued a statement after concerning fans with his sudden absence from Fox NFL Sunday.
During the Sunday, November 16, episode of the long-running football morning show, host Curt Menefee announced that Bradshaw, 77, would not be on the broadcast.
“Terry Bradshaw is not with us,” Menefee, 60, said. “He came to work sick this morning, so he decided to go home. He’s not feeling well. We send him our love.”
Fox NFL Sunday cohost Howie Long added, “We miss you, man!”
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After skipping the show, Bradshaw took to social media to clear the air about his health.
“Just in case you notice, won’t be on Fox today,” the four-time Super Bowl champion shared via Instagram. “Just have a cold. All good.”
Despite his absence on Sunday, Bradshaw vowed he wouldn’t be down for the count for long.
When one follower asked if a book signing scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, would go on as planned, Bradshaw responded, “Yes. Will be all good by then.”
Bradshaw has cohosted Fox NFL Sunday since it debuted in 1994. After news of his illness, fans filled his comments with well-wishes and lamented him not being on their TV screens as usual.
“You’ll be missed. You are why I watch Fox NFL, get well,” one wrote.
Another commented, “Get rest and speedy recovery!!! Need your commentary Terry.”
In February, Bradshaw explained that he already has his exit plan from Fox partially planned out.
“I told my wife before I left the hotel room, I was sitting there, I said, ‘I’ve got two years left at Fox. I’m 76,’” Bradshaw told Denver’s 104.3 The Fan at Super Bowl LIX media availability. “It’s a young man’s game. I get that. Everybody wants their new [people].”
With only two years left on his contract, however, Bradshaw hinted he’d like to stick around until Fox hosts the Super Bowl again, which won’t happen until 2029.
Bradshaw added, “I said, if we can get to the next Super Bowl, I’ll be 80. I think that’s time. That’s pushing it.”
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For Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl LIX in February, Tom Brady was on the call alongside play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt to cap off his highly publicized initial season in the booth.
Bradshaw exclusively told Us Weekly last year how Brady, 48, might have to find his sea legs in his transition to television.
“I want him to be great, and I think he will be,” Bradshaw said. “But we don’t know enough about him. Will we see a different side? Will he be funny? Will he be witty? Will he break the game down properly? I’m pulling for him, because television is not easy. You can’t lie to the camera because it picks it up.”
Bradshaw added, “He’s the kind of personality that television takes to. He’s quick, he’s witty, he’s funny, he’s likable, he’s knowledgeable. You’re comfortable when you listen to him. You like him.”
