Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour found himself in the spotlight after winning the Stanley Cup in 2026 and going shirtless during the championship celebrations. Through that, he found a fan in "Wake Up Later Carolina" host Judith Retana.
Television host Judith Retana made awkward on-air comments about Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour during a CBS 17 broadcast. On the morning show "Wake Up Later, Carolina," Retana admitted to having a crush on the married 55-year-old coach, stating she respects his wife but would be "waiting in the wings" if anything went wrong.
Brind'Amour gained widespread attention after removing his shirt during locker room celebrations following the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in 2026. A graphic quickly clarified Retana's remarks to mean previously married men, as co-hosts Rachel Duensing and Bill Young reacted with visible discomfort.
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