{"id":50223,"date":"2026-07-16T02:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/marcello-hernandez-brutally-taunts-tiger-woods-with-grand-theft-auto-joke-during-espys-monologue\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:53:13","slug":"marcello-hernandez-brutally-taunts-tiger-woods-with-grand-theft-auto-joke-during-espys-monologue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/marcello-hernandez-brutally-taunts-tiger-woods-with-grand-theft-auto-joke-during-espys-monologue\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcello Hernandez brutally taunts Tiger Woods with &#8216;Grand Theft Auto&#8217; joke during ESPYs monologue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/marcello-hernandez-brutally-taunts-tiger-woods-with-grand-theft-auto-joke-during-espys-monologue\/#Marcello_Hernandez_jokes_that_Tiger_Woods_will_be_on_the_cover_of_%E2%80%98Grand_Theft_Auto_VI\" >Marcello Hernandez jokes that Tiger Woods will be on the cover of &#8216;Grand Theft Auto VI&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/marcello-hernandez-brutally-taunts-tiger-woods-with-grand-theft-auto-joke-during-espys-monologue\/#Tiger_Woods_focused_on_physical_and_mental_recovery\" >Tiger Woods focused on physical and mental recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>SNL standout Marcello Hernandez was assigned to host the ESPYs, and his opening monologue set the tone, criticizing several stars including Tiger Woods.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hernandez has been one of SNL&#8217;s brightest young stars in recent years and is also a huge sports fan. Therefore, it is no surprise that he was asked to host the ESPYs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But in a surprising twist, he made a joke about Tiger Woods while praising young Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-(17px) lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 (&amp;_path):fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for W+P<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marcello_Hernandez_jokes_that_Tiger_Woods_will_be_on_the_cover_of_%E2%80%98Grand_Theft_Auto_VI\"><\/span>Marcello Hernandez jokes that Tiger Woods will be on the cover of &#8216;Grand Theft Auto VI&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During his opening monologue at the 2026 ESPY Awards, Marcello Hernandez took the time to joke with several athletes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">What initially appeared to be a heartfelt compliment for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Hernandez turned it into a brutal attack on Tiger Woods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Congratulations to Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the cover of the new Madden video game&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;And Tiger Woods is going to be on the cover of Grand Theft Auto. I love you, Tiger. I&#8217;m a huge fan. It&#8217;s just so well written.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hernandez appeared to apologize for the comment, but said the joke was so well written that he felt it had to be told.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiger_Woods_focused_on_physical_and_mental_recovery\"><\/span>Tiger Woods focused on physical and mental recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The comment seemed to refer to Woods&#8217; recent troubles off the golf course. But Woods has largely focused on his recovery over the last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It was announced that Woods will be taking a break from professional golf for a while to prioritize his mental and physical health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He may be one of the biggest stars in golf today, but this legendary figure has had some personal struggles that he has now decided to resolve as a priority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hernandez&#8217;s comments may not seem like a big deal given the serious nature of Woods&#8217; struggles, but Tiger&#8217;s priority is to get better.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SNL standout Marcello Hernandez was assigned to host the ESPYs, and his opening monologue set the tone, criticizing several stars including Tiger Woods. Hernandez has been one of SNL&#8217;s brightest young stars in recent years and is also a huge sports fan. Therefore, it is no surprise that he was asked to host the ESPYs. 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