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UFC president Dana White abruptly stormed off the set of Howie Mandel’s latest podcast episode, saying only that he was "so f---ing tired of doing podcasts."
The incident happened in the opening minutes of the "Howie Mandel Does Stuff" podcast released Wednesday.
UFC president Dana White speaks with media after the UFC 290 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 8, 2023. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
In the episode, Mandel introduces White, who thanks him for his "kind words" before taking off his headset and walking off with little explanation.
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"Dana White, you are an amazing guy. I can't thank you enough for being here," Mandel says as White appears to be seemingly frustrated.
"You are not only an amazing businessman, you are an inspiration, you are a philosopher. The way you do business, the way you conduct your business and your friendships and media — I'm jealous. But, Dana, I can't thank you enough for being here."
Howie Mandel appears at the Byron Allen Oscar Gala at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on March 12, 2023. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Allen Media Group / Byron Allen)
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After the introduction, White explains that he’s "literally done" with podcasts, pushing the mic away and eventually walking off.
"Thank you for all the kind words, I appreciate it. I am so f---ing tired of doing podcasts. It’s—I'm literally done with them. I'm not doing any more podcasts," he says.
UFC president Dana White is seen on stage during the UFC 290 press conference at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 6, 2023. (Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Mandel tweeted the clip on social media, adding that White "quit my podcast," but several people questioned whether the incident was a "publicity stunt" or "staged."
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White did not appear to comment on the incident on social media, and Mandel did not elaborate beyond his post online.
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