Malik Scott, husband of CBS host Kate Scott, claimed that he was "protecting his wife" as he mocked Jamie Carragher during a surprise TV appearance following controversial remarks from the Liverpool legend.

The Anfield icon's chemistry with his CBS Sports Golazo co-stars including Thierry Henry and Micah Richards has proven a major hit with viewers in recent seasons.

However, the retired defender-turned-analyst found himself on the receiving end of some criticism following his remarks last season when he suggested that host Scott was "not loyal" to her partner.

Carragher's attempt at a joke failed to land with his fellow pundits and viewers alike and Scott addressed the fallout from the Reds hero's remarks on a show the following day.

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"About six or seven months ago, Jamie Carragher was on the panel with my wife, Kate Scott, Thierry Henry, and Micah (Richards) - they were doing a game and it was an outside game and Kate was explaining to Jamie.

Malik Scott joined wife Kate and the CBS Sports Golazo ensemble team including Jamie Carragher on air.

I was just verbally protecting my wife on the internet about that thing Jamie said."

Speaking further about the decision to wear the item of clothing in question, Scott continued: "So time goes by and here I am at the game the other day and I have my Champions League sweatshirt on and the best panel on sports is up there.

"They came to me asking would I hop on the last segment

The one that I married is my favourite, Kate Scott