Influencer backlash grows over disruptive public stunts
Public stunts by content creators face major pushback as Kayce Smith of the Barstool College Football Show joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to break down recent disruptive incidents. From a mid-match photoshoot at the U.S. Open to golf tournament heckling, she discusses why crowds are growing tired of influencer antics.
If you ask me, it’s good to see that the US Open being overrun by influencers and the stench of weed isn’t keeping fans from enjoying themselves.
Imagine if the influencers or a cloud of smoke obstructed the view of Carlos Alcaraz as he turned toward the crowd and took off his shirt following his third round win over Wu Yibing on Friday.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts in his match against Yibing Wu of China during their men’s singles third-round match on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York City, on Sept. 4, 2026. (Getty Images)
He would have taken his time putting on another shirt for no reason whatsoever. Who does that hurt? The many fans who had their phones at the ready to capture such a moment.
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They would have missed out on being caught on camera smiling as they witnessed history at this year’s tournament. Listen to the cheers from the crowd in this video and tell me I’m wrong.
Even the broadcast team took notice of Alcaraz as he toweled off and made his wardrobe change. How could they not?
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“He didn’t have a lot of the shots that thrilled the crowd the way that young lady’s thrilled to get a picture of him without a shirt on,” one of the hosts said.
“I’ve seen Carlos do this before. He takes his sweet time. He knows the impact he has.”
Fans cheer after Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Yibing Wu of China in their men’s singles third-round match on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, on Sept. 4, 2026. (Getty Images)
Carlos Alcaraz reaches for a forehand against Sebastian Korda (not pictured) on day six of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 22, 2026. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)
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The job is not finished. Alcaraz has to get through Tommy Paul to advance past the Round of 16
At the end of the day, that’s what sports are all about. They bring people together. Congratulations to Carlos Alcaraz on advancing and for giving the ladies in the crowd some excitement.
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The top five ranked tennis player and his physique take on Tommy Paul on Sunday afternoon in the US Open’s Round of 16.
May the best player win and advance to the next round, then slowly towel off and change their shirt for the crowd.
