ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge scolded a viewer after he criticized her hair during her coverage of the postponed Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinals following the terrorist attack in New Orleans.

The 36-year-old broadcaster was on the scene on New Year’s Day, reporting from Caesars Superdome, which had been cordoned off while emergency responders searched for the deadly attack that killed 15 people and injured at least 35.

Rutledge gave an update on the highly anticipated game between Georgia and Notre Dame, explaining that the game had been postponed for 24 hours and that both teams were in virtual lockdown in their hotels.

“Nobody goes (and) people don’t go to these hotels,” she said. “This is the best way to keep everyone safe.”

However, one social media user couldn’t help but give Rutledge his hair up during her report.

When they went to X, they said, “Your hair looks terrible.”

But Rutledge didn’t want to hear about it and responded to the nasty comment.

She clapped back, “Yes, it does.” I ran off to gather information and get on TV as quickly as possible, so I tied my hair up in a bun and didn’t worry about it.

“People have lost their lives and loved ones.” “Nobody is worried about my hair, including me.”

Many applauded Rutledge for her comeback while also lashing out at the mean social media user.

“This man is a totally evil pig!” said one. “He has no idea what’s important!” “You did a great job, Laura, and you looked just fine.”

“Great response,” wrote another. “Although one was unnecessary.”

“Thank you for always doing a wonderful job!” said a third. “They raise the bar for humanity.”

A fourth added: “Don’t worry about that idiot.” Your hair looks beautiful. “You’re doing a great job, keep it up.”

The 2025 Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia begins on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. ET.

The game was originally scheduled to begin at 8:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday night.

Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley released a statement offering thoughts and prayers to all victims of the attack and thanking those who have adjusted to the new start time.

It said: “We have full confidence in the governor and mayor, as well as all the federal, state and local first responders they deployed during this terrible event.”

“Every time we host an event like the Sugar Bowl, public safety is our top priority and everyone involved agrees the only way to achieve this is to postpone.”

“Now we will address the details to make the Sugar Bowl the first-class, entertaining and safe event it has been for over 90 years.”

Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff, added: “On behalf of the College Football Playoff, we are devastated by this morning’s attack and our condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.”

“We are grateful to the leadership of Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, the state of Louisiana and federal authorities for working together to ensure we can provide a safe environment for everyone.”

“We also appreciate ESPN’s flexibility to reschedule the game for tomorrow afternoon.”

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen born and raised in Texas, drove an electric vehicle from Houston to Louisiana to carry out the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter that killed 15 people.

Federal investigators believe he prepared the IED explosive at a nearby rental property.