UFC president’s unexpected departure leaves hosts and fans surprised

In a surprising turn of events, Dana White, the president of UFC, made a swift exit from Howie Mandel’s podcast, “Howie Mandel Does Stuff,” mere seconds after the show began.

Mandel, known for his role as a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” warmly welcomed White, praising him as an “amazing businessman” and an “inspiration,” but White’s response took everyone by surprise.

“Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it. I am so f***ing tired of doing podcasts,” White replied abruptly before removing his headphones and leaving the room.

The sudden departure left Mandel, his co-host (and daughter) Jackelyn Shultz, and fellow podcast guest Ginger Billy stunned, with the awkward moment captured on video and widely shared online.

While some questioned White’s decision to appear on the podcast if he had no intention of staying, others defended his actions, suggesting that it might have been a spontaneous decision due to fatigue or other factors.

Speculation arose among podcast listeners, with some suggesting that the exchange was part of a scripted bit between Mandel and White, given Mandel’s background as a comedian.

As of now, neither White nor Mandel has officially commented on the incident, but Mandel teased the moment on his Instagram Story, tagging White and asking, “Is it something I said?”

The unexpected exit has sparked curiosity among fans, leaving many wondering about the true nature of White’s departure from the podcast.