Former Disney Channel star Brenda Song just dropped into the sports broadcasting world, making her commentary debut during the Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints preseason game. Early 2000s Disney Channel fans who grew up with “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” definitely recognized her voice and face on the desk. This wasn’t some quiet walk-on; Song, known as a fervent California sports superfan, stepped up to the mic for her first official gig.
From London Tipton to the Broadcast Booth? You Bet!
Brenda Song isn’t just an actress. She rose to fame playing London Tipton on “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” and later appeared in hits like “New Girl” and “The Social Network,” plus other Disney Channel shows. But off-screen, she’s engaged to “Home Alone” actor Macaulay Culkin, and they have two kids, Dakota and Carson. What’s really wild is her serious passion for Los Angeles sports. She’s been a staple at Rams and Lakers games, and it’s no secret her “dream goal” is actually to become an assistant in sports. Talk about a career pivot, right?
She’s Not Shy About Her Teams, So Why Should Her Debut Be?
This isn’t some fair-weather fan showing up for a photo op. Song is an avid Los Angeles sports fan with deep ties to the city’s teams. After the 2025 NFC Divisional round, where the Rams got bounced 28-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles, largely thanks to Saquon Barkley running for a monster 205 rushing yards and two endzone visits, Song absolutely did not hold back her opinions. She made it clear what her team should have done differently to contain that running back. She’s tweeted her excitement about Baker Mayfield drives for the Rams and even got mic’d up for a Lakers game. Her passion is legit.
Making the Call: Her First Game
Rams senior staff writer Stu Jackson broke the news on Friday night, confirming Song would make her broadcasting debut for the Los Angeles-New Orleans preseason game. The Rams themselves tweeted out a “Can confirm. 😏” that same day, hyping up the announcement. Song joined a heavy-hitting desk crew that included The Athletic’s Senior NFL writer Jourdan Rodrigue, former Rams lineman Rob Havenstein, and the Rams’ lead radio play-by-play announcer J.B. Long. She didn’t waste any time, jumping into the broadcast booth during the third quarter of that preseason clash. What an entrance into the world of sports commentary!
This debut is a huge first step for Song, especially with her “dream goal” of becoming an assistant in sports. Keep an eye on her; this might be just the beginning of a whole new career for the former Disney star.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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