Abella Danger attends the 2024 Adult Video News Awards at Resorts World Las Vegas on Jan. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Former adult film star Abella Danger found herself at the center of unexpected attention this week after a televised crowd shot during the NCAA final sparked online chatter and attention she now says she never wanted and for which she is apologizing. Danger, who is currently a student at the University of Miami, appeared briefly on ESPN's broadcast Monday night as the Hurricanes lost to the Indiana Hoosiers in a widely watched playoff final at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The camera lingered on a visibly frustrated fan in the stands during a pivotal moment late in the game - a fan viewers quickly recognized as the world-famous former porn star. Related Stories TV Miami vs. Indiana Livestream: How to Watch the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game Online TV Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots: How to Livestream the NFL Playoff Game Online Born Amirah Day, the 30-year-old has become one of the most recognizable Hurricanes supporters this season, as Miami pushed toward what would have been its sixth national championship appearance. That run ended Monday night with a six-point loss to Indiana, a defeat that appeared to hit Day particularly hard. Within hours, clips of the ESPN broadcast circulated widely on social media, with some users joking that the network was being "unapologetically horny" for spotlighting the adult film star during such a tense moment in the game. The reaction, however, was not universally positive. By Tuesday, she issued an apology through TMZ, expressing regret over the attention generated by being ESPN's featured fan. "I would give anything in the world to not have ESPN film me, and I am so deeply sorry to anyone I offended with my attendance at the game," she told the outlet. Despite Miami's loss, Day continued to post reaction videos to her 9.5 million Instagram followers, including one emotional clip filmed as fireworks exploded behind her to celebrate the Hoosiers' victory. Through tears, she repeated, "I hate this, I hate this," while insisting the Hurricanes definitely belonged in the finals. "They're still winners. I don't care," she said. Throughout the season, Day has documented her experience as a student fan, frequently emphasizing her long-standing connection to the program and the city. "I was born and raised in Miami. I went to South Miami Middle School five minutes from UM, where we all wore orange and green just like UM," she said in a message directed at critics at the end of Monday's Instagram Story. The broadcast featuring Day mars the latest in a series of on-air appearances for Day, who was also shown during Miami's December playoff victory over Texas A&M. But this time, she appeared eager to distance herself from the notoriety tied to her former career. Now studying law at Miami, Day indicates that she'll be attempting to live more privately. She said she hopes to be treated no differently than any other fan cheering from the stands for her favorite team's players. "I wish I could be any other student supporting my team," she said. The Hollywood Reporter reached out to Day for comment on the viral moment on Tuesday but did not hear back. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Timothy Busfield Timothy Busfield to Be Released While Awaiting Trial THR, Esq Power Lawyers 2026: Nominations Are Open for Hollywood's Top Attorneys SXSW SXSW 2026 Unveils AI, Podcast, Spotify Speakers for Innovation Conference Lineup David Beckham David Beckham Speaks Out on His Kids' Social Media "Mistakes" After Son Brooklyn's Instagram Allegations Sundance Autodesk Daniel Kwan, Natasha Lyonne, Noah Segan and Janet Yang to Talk Filmmaking and Technology at Park City Panel Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Autodesk united kingdom Russell Brand Granted Bail Over Further Sexual Assault Charges as He Appears Via Video Link in London Court Timothy Busfield Timothy Busfield to Be Released While Awaiting Trial THR, Esq Power Lawyers 2026: Nominations Are Open for Hollywood's Top Attorneys SXSW SXSW 2026 Unveils AI, Podcast, Spotify Speakers for Innovation Conference Lineup David Beckham David Beckham Speaks Out on His Kids' Social Media "Mistakes" After Son Brooklyn's Instagram Allegations Sundance Autodesk Daniel Kwan, Natasha Lyonne, Noah Segan and Janet Yang to Talk Filmmaking and Technology at Park City Panel Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Autodesk united kingdom Russell Brand Granted Bail Over Further Sexual Assault Charges as He Appears Via Video Link in London Court