India, Sept. 16 -- Arch Manning's postgame comments about an AI-generated video featuring Holly Rowe sparked backlash, prompting the Texas Longhorns quarterback to issue an apology in which he acknowledged that his remarks were insensitive.

The ESPN reporter subsequently responded to Manning's apology and acknowledged his statement Tuesday. However, another veteran media personality has now weighed in on the controversy, coming to Manning's defense while criticizing the circumstances surrounding the apology.

Laura Ingraham, a Fox News television host, shared her reaction after Rowe publicly acknowledged accepting Manning's apology.

Ingraham retweeted Rowe's apology post and wrote, "Embarrassing. For an veteran sideline reporter to extr...