Sean Payton kisses reporter Charissa Thompson before Broncos game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton kissed reporter Charissa Thompson on the cheek during a pregame interview before Thursday's game between Denver and the Seattle Seahawks on Amazon Prime. The encounter was filmed and went viral on social media, with one post recording over 500,000 views.

Fans reacted with mixed responses. Some called the moment awkward, with social media users suggesting it seemed odd to be caught on camera. Others defended the exchange as a normal greeting between colleagues.

The two have previous history: Payton and Thompson worked together on FOX's NFL coverage in 2022 after Payton's departure from the New Orleans Saints. Payton returned to coaching in 2023 as head coach of the Broncos, where he is now in his fourth season. According to the New York Post, Payton is married to Skylene Montgomery since 2021, while Thompson is in a relationship with businessman Steven Cundari.

The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 17-14 in overtime.

How it is being reported

• Sean Payton’s kiss with reporter Charissa Thompson goes viral before Broncos gameBroncos coach Sean Payton went viral after kissing reporter Charissa Thompson on the cheek before Denver's 17-14 overtime win.New York Post · 16 Oct, 17:23
• Sean Payton filmed kissing Charissa Thompson in awkward sideline moment on Thursday Night FootballThe bizarre interaction occurred during a pregame interview on Amazon Prime ahead of the Denver Broncos' Week 6 clash against the Seattle Seahawks.Daily Mail Sport · 16 Oct, 03:52

In this story: Sean Payton · Charissa Thompson · Denver Broncos · Seattle Seahawks · Skylene Montgomery · Steven Cundari

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