AceShowbiz - Harrison Butker, the 29-year-old Kansas City Chiefs kicker, recently revealed in a Fox News interview that he and his wife, Isabelle Butker, have welcomed their third child. While the couple did not disclose details about the newborn's age, sex, or name, this joyful announcement marks another milestone for the family, which also includes their 5-year-old son James and another daughter whose name and age have not been publicly shared.

This personal news comes amidst ongoing controversy stemming from Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College's graduation ceremony in May. During his address, Butker praised his wife for embracing the role of a homemaker and highlighted what he described as "diabolical lies told to women" regarding abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and surrogacy. These remarks have led to significant backlash on social media and calls from some fans for his removal from the Kansas City football team.

Justice Horn, a former Kansas City commissioner, was among those criticizing Butker, stating, "Harrison Butker doesn't represent Kansas City nor has he ever. Kansas City has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members." Even fellow Kansas City Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce expressed his disagreement, saying, "I can't say I agree with the majority of it or just about any of it outside of just him loving his family and his kids."

Butker's comments were further discussed during his recent appearance on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle", where he defended his viewpoint, explaining, "It's more talking about how beautiful it is for women to maybe just step aside and prioritize their family, and spend time with their children and raise their family." He added, "There's nothing wrong, there's nothing shameful if you are a woman and you want to spend time with your family and raise your children."

The reception to Butker's speech was not universally negative. Some supporters appreciated his heartfelt praise for his wife, who, according to Butker, converted to the Catholic faith and embraced homemaking after they met in high school. Despite clarifications and further explanations, Butker continues to face mixed reactions, with several prominent figures like Maria Shriver, Serena Williams, Katy Perry, and Maren Morris voicing their disapproval.

While Butker remains a polarizing figure due to his remarks, he maintains that his intention was never to diminish women who pursue careers. "I was talking to a specific crowd that I think was able to understand what I was trying to say," he remarked, reflecting on the varied interpretations of his speech.