Los Angeles, CA – Ted Lasso creators Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt expressed their confusion regarding Joy Behar’s claim that she was offered a role in the third season of the Apple TV series. During a panel at a pre-Emmys event, Sudeikis and Hunt were asked about Behar’s assertion and both denied any knowledge of it. Sudeikis even asked if she was referring to Joy Behar from The View. Behar had previously made the claim on her podcast, “Behind the Table.” She stated that she was offered the role of Sudeikis’ character’s mother but declined due to the hot weather at the time.
Despite mixed reviews for its third season, Ted Lasso continues to lead among comedy nominees for this year’s Primetime Emmys, receiving 21 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Sudeikis is also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, while Phil Dunster and Brett Goldstein received nominations for Supporting Actor. Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham are nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress, and Becky Ann Baker, who plays Lasso’s mother, received a nod for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
In conclusion, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt denied Joy Behar’s claim that she was offered a role in the third season of Ted Lasso. The show continues to receive critical acclaim and is leading the comedy category at this year’s Primetime Emmys with 21 nominations. Sudeikis, Dunster, Goldstein, Temple, Waddingham, and Baker are all nominated for their respective roles in the series.