Twitter Reacts: Did Mel McLaughlin Ask Mark Waugh Out For a Drink?

Mel McLaughlin, who was in the spotlight a few days back is in the news. Guess why.

Sports journalist Mel McLaughlin, who was in the spotlight a few days back when Chris Gayle asked her out for a drink, is in the news again for the wrong reasons.

This time, it was her who asked former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh out for a drink while he was on a panel, along with Kevin Pietersen in the post-match show after the Melbourne Renegades-Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League match.

Although Mel asked Mark Waugh for a drink apologetically after she referred to him as Damien Fleming, the journalist faced a lot flak on Twitter, since she was miffed when Chris Gayle asked her out.

Mark Waugh shouldn't have to put up with being propositioned for a drink at work by Mel McLaughlin. Unacceptable. #dontblushjunior #BBL

— Brad Lewis (@BradALewis) January 18, 2016

#BBL05 @channeltennews @CricketAus did @Mel_Mclaughlin just ask Mark Waugh for a drink? I think he blushed a little. Where's her 10k fine?

— Paul Riddle (@PaulRiddle2) January 18, 2016

Although, there were some who supported Mel.

Because offering to buy a colleague a drink and deliberately asking someone out and calling them baby is the same https://t.co/0O5EnbwGyx

— Saint Bhakthi (@bhakthi) January 18, 2016

those accusing Mel McLaughlin of double standards pretty much lack the mental power to assess a situation and make an informed decision.

— Mossy (@BrotherAmos) January 19, 2016

Chris Gayle was fined A$10,000 for asking Mel out for a drink. But the two situations are clearly different.