Bills star Damar Hamlin ‘walks off’ ESPN live interview after technical issues

BUFFALO Bills star Damar Hamlin was forced off his live ESPN interview after major technical difficulties.

The safety was celebrating after his team beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the NFL Divisional Round.

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That means they will now take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game next Sunday.

The winner will head to New Orleans for Super Bowl 59 in early February.

Hamlin took a break from wild celebrations with his Bills teammate’s straight after the game to speak to ESPN.

He was still on the field when he put on a headset to speak to Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter.

But he could not hear the veteran anchor back at the ESPN studios.

The 26-year-old could be seen visibly upset at the issues the network was having.

He was angered by the remote interview difficulties at the Highmark Stadium, appearing to walk off at the end.

“Damar, hey, it’s Scott Van Pelt here on SportsCenter. Can you hear me?”, said Van Pelt.

“Bro, they taking too long,” replied Hamlin, who could be seen speaking to a Bills staff member.

“Damar, it’s Scott. Can you hear me?” Van Pelt repeated.

“Hey Damar, it’s Scott Van Pelt. Can you hear me?”

Hamlin could be seen on live TV more and more upset, with his face frustrated.

“I don’t hear nobody, bro,” Hamlin said.

“I’m about to dip.”

The camera then cut off from the Bills stadium.

“Okie doke,” Van Pelt said, giving a thumbs up as he looked toward the camera.

“He’s gonna dip. Good times.”

Van Pelt then started narrating the highlights of the Bills-Ravens game.

He gave it once last try to speak to Hamlin, but to no avail.

“Damar, it’s Scott, can you hear me?,” the anchor pleaded.

“Back to the highlights, why wouldn’t we?

“One of these days, we’ll get it all figured out.”

Later on SportsCenter, Hamlin was able to connect with the studio and finally complete the interview.