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PFT Commenter Recalls 'Next Jimmy Kimmel' HBO Pitch
5 Jul
Summary
- PFT Commenter was offered a show by former HBO exec Peter Nelson.
- Nelson allegedly promised Commenter he could be the 'next Jimmy Kimmel'.
- This offer occurred during Commenter's contract negotiations with Barstool.
PFT Commenter, whose real name is Eric Sollenberger, recently shared details about a past recruitment attempt by former HBO Sports executive Peter Nelson, infamously nicknamed "Suitman." During his own contract renegotiations with Barstool Sports, Nelson approached Sollenberger with a significant offer.
Nelson, who previously advised the "Call Her Daddy" hosts in their contract dispute, reportedly pitched Sollenberger on the idea of hosting his own show at HBO. Sollenberger recalled Nelson suggesting he could become "the next Jimmy Kimmel" if he joined the network.
Sollenberger ultimately declined the offer, sensing that the promises made to him might be similar to those extended to Sofia Franklyn during the "Call Her Daddy" situation. He recognized a potential conflict and decided against splitting from Barstool. Sollenberger first joined Barstool in 2016 and has since signed multiple contract extensions, remaining a prominent personality with co-host Dan "Big Cat" Katz.
