Cornett is a college student who was the subject of an unsubstantiated internet rumor previously amplified by McAfee and others.

Pat McAfee broke his silence on the Mary Kate Cornett situation on Tuesday at his "Big Night Aht," a week after he was accused of recklessly amplifying false rumors about the Ole Miss freshman's personal life.

Mary Kate Cornett, a college freshman, has accused Pat McAfee of amplifying an unverified rumour about her on his show, drawing criticism despite McAfee's statement expressing his aversion to negativity.