ESPN’s roundtable sports show, Around The Horn ended its magnetic 23-year run with the host, Tony Reali bidding viewers an emotional farewell. The last episode of the show was aired on Friday, May 23.

Canceled by the network, an ESPN staple ends this week. Its longtime host is still trying to understand why — and what’s next.

Former panelist Jay Mariotti called the show out for being "too woke," but host Tony Reali has come to its defense. MORE: ESPN reportedly considered Shannon Sharpe show to replace Around The Horn Reali fired back at Mariotti's claims and said the "woke" narrative is way too overblown.