Trigger Warning: This article discusses topics related to sexual harassment and sexual tension.
Jenn Sterger has broken her silence. In her first TV interview in over a decade, the former Jets host opened up about the Brett Favre scandal. Her interview appears in The Fall of Favre, a new documentary in Netflix’s Untold series. Sterger accused Favre of sending her inappropriate photos in 2008. At the time, Favre was quarterback for the New York Jets. Sterger said she never met him in person. Despite this, she claims he stalked and harassed her for weeks.
Sterger said they never shared a room, never shook hands, and had no personal connection. But that didn’t stop the messages. She said he contacted her through MySpace, voicemails, and texts. She refused all invitations to meet.
Allegations of Harassment By Jenn Sterger Ignored by Team Officials
Tim Andre, a former Jets employee, supported Sterger’s claims. He worked closely with her during game days. Andre said Favre repeatedly tried to get her attention on the sidelines. He recalled how Sterger looked visibly uncomfortable and stressed.
By the seventh or eighth week of the season, Andre noticed a shift. She didn’t seem excited to be there. She avoided the field whenever Favre was present. Andre began escorting her to the stadium’s security office between her on-camera appearances. She didn’t want to be near him.
Untold: The Fall of Favre is good, mostly because of the interviews. Jenn Sterger is especially compelling. pic.twitter.com/LQrHqe3it5
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) May 21, 2025
Andre said Favre would stare at Sterger and make hand gestures. This happened while he was supposed to be getting ready to play. Andre was shocked by Favre’s behavior. He believed the team didn’t take her concerns seriously.
Sterger said that when she told others, she was brushed off. She felt ignored and dehumanized. She believed people saw her only as a photo—not a real person. Meanwhile, Favre was a football legend.
Andre remembered her saying no one cared. He found it alarming that an employee could report harassment and still go unheard. He said the lack of action was frightening.
Sterger’s contract with the Jets was not renewed in 2009. She said she went into hiding soon after. Talking about the situation felt too painful and humiliating.
She came forward publicly in 2010. Favre, a Hall of Famer and three-time MVP, declined to speak in the documentary. The Jets also did not comment when contacted by Netflix.
Now 41 and living in Los Angeles, Sterger has worked with Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, and ABC. But she admits the scandal hurt her broadcasting career. Today, she is also a comedian, writer, and actress.
