Cornett is a college student who was the subject of an unsubstantiated internet rumor previously amplified by McAfee and others.

Pat McAfee broke his silence on the Mary Kate Cornett situation on Tuesday at his "Big Night Aht," a week after he was accused of recklessly amplifying false rumors about the Ole Miss freshman's personal life.

Pat McAfee spoke about the internet rumour during his show—alleging a college student had an affair with her boyfriend’s dad.