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Sydney Sweeney doubles down on topless betting ad: 'I'm flattered'

The new Novig ad shows the Euphoria star covering herself with footballs, and she says she is proud of it; the footballs are unavailable for comment.

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Wake Up, America
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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSydney Sweeney is back with a new Novig sports betting ad, and she says she is flattered by the backlash to the last one.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFox News says she ditches her top and covers up with footballs. I'm only asking how many footballs.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you said you didn't care!

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI don't. I care about the logistics. Footballs slip.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe doubled down, and the Drama Index gives it a seven. Turning a controversy into a sequel is a bold career move.

  6. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA seven. Three of those points are the footballs, and they deserve the credit.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou watched it twice, didn't you?

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