"Don't blush baby" meme all started on the night of 4th January 2016, 19th match of the Big Bash League against Hobart Hurricanes vs. Melbourne Renegades. This occurred when the West Indian cricket star Chris Gayle made a "pass" at a network ten journalist Mel McLaughing during a post - innings interview.
Gayle, had just been dismissed for a quickfire 41 off 15 balls in the Melbourne Renegades comfortable win over the Hobart Hurricanes; but the live interview quickly steered away from cricket, with the opening batsman asking McLaughlin if she wanted to come out for a drink with him, before quickly adding "don't blush baby".
Then it went more viral on twitter as other cricketers and people started saying their opinions on what had just happened on live television! As well as Network 10 came under fire online for a tweet from its Ten Sport account that described Gayle's come-on as "smooth". It deleted the tweet after being criticised. The secretary of Victoria's Trades Hall Council accused the network of joking about workplace harassment.
Goes to work & gets harassed. Then her employer tweets it like it's a great joke. @tensporttv ???
Former England captain and Ten commentator Andrew Flintoff was also not impressed.
andrew flintoff
Well played @Mel_Mclaughlin !! Big fan of @henrygayle but made himself look a bit of a chop there @tensporttv #bbl05
But then in other news!! Months later continuing from this topic something UNEXPECTED happens and it really SHOCKS everyone!! After all this drama and chaos a new meme emerges from the old story!!!
West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle says he has named his first daughter Blush, months after the "Don't blush baby" comment that landed him in hot water.
We would like to welcome the arrival of our beautiful daughter 'Blush' to this world 2 hours ago, Thank God. #GoodHealth&Strength - The greatest gift and feelings anyone would want. Great experience witnesses every bit of it. 🙏🏿😍🍼. Have to give my blessings to Tasha, strong woman 😘. #Amen
Chris Gayle
Thank you all for the sweet and kind messages 
. Blush won't Blush, my baby 
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. Blush won't Blush, my baby . 
"It must be pointed out that Mel is a wonderful, professional, informed sports broadcaster and a valued member of Network Ten and on reflection, I don't think that's appropriate for what's required in that format," he said after the awkward interview.
"Chris is an entertainer and he's a joker, but I think he probably went a bit too far there. I hope we don't see any of it again, and Mel will be back for her next interview, prepared and ready to go as she always is."
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