Football fans got an unexpected treat when a sideline mic caught LA Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley completely geeking out. The object of his fanboy behavior is none other than television legend Judge Judy Sheindlin.
Chargers Sideline Goes Wild as Players Spot Judge Judy in the Stands
Chargers Sideline Goes Wild as Players Spot Judge Judy in the Stands (Screenshot via Tiktok/@espnW)
The camera captured the 25-year-old NFL star going full fandom mode when he spotted the courtroom queen rocking Chargers gear. His reaction has since turned viral online, reminding us that even NFL studs have their guilty pleasure TV habits.
Chargers Sideline Goes Wild as Players Spot Judge Judy in the Stands
Judge Judy served as honorary captain for the Chargers during their Week 15 game against the Buccaneers in December last year. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, a self-proclaimed “Judge Judy” superfan, invited the 82-year-old to take on the ceremonial role.
When linebacker Daiyan Henley learned she was in the stadium, his mic’d-up reaction showed his excitement. His priceless response captured the pure joy of meeting a childhood icon.
“Judge Judy? Oh, she’s with us?! That’s dope. That’s dope. She is so small…I mean everybody gotta watch Judge Judy. When I got out of school, like, Judge Judy was on. That’s crazy,” Henleysaid, clapping his hands simultaneously with excitement.
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Standing beside Henley was center Bradley Bozeman, who kept affirming his teammate’s hype with repeated “Yes” responses. The pair looked like kids on Christmas morning spotting Sheindlin courtside in her Chargers jersey tucked into jeans.
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Not surprisingly, the sweet moment caught on camera showed a different side of these gridiron warriors. Their unfiltered admiration for Sheindlin’s decades-long impact resonated with millions who grew up watching her show.
NFL Fans React to Daiyan Henley’s Priceless Reaction After Spotting Judge Judy
It immediately got people talking after the footage dropped. Fans couldn’t get enough of Henley’s so-real fanboy reaction to the legendary judge.
One fan wrote, “The ‘She is so small’ cracks me up for some reason.”
The second fan claimed, “‘Oh she’s with us?!?!?’ Is so pure.”
Another noted, “Haha he’s fan girling out 😂 I love it 🥰”
The fourth wrote, “Look at him fan boying over judge Judy so cute.”
An astonished TikTok user noted, “OMG SHES STILL ALIVE?! Who done lieeed to me,” after finding out she is 82 years old.
A sixth user remarked, “He’s so adorable for this 😂.”
The newly surfaced footage of the throwback clip racked up over 127K likes on TikTok within a few hours. Folks appreciated seeing Chargers players show their softer side, with some absolutely hilarious reactions.
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For the unversed, Judge Judy dominated daytime television for 25 seasons from 1996 to 2021. Her show aired over 6,000 episodes, making her a fixture in American households. For millions like Henley, rushing home to catch her no-nonsense verdicts was a daily ritual.