Bryce Harper says he did not consent to FanDuel video use

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper said on Monday, July 13, 2026, that he was deceived into making a personalized video that was later used by the sportsbook FanDuel as a promotional tool for a customer who is now suing the company. Harper stated he would not have recorded the message had he known it was intended for commercial use or about the customer's alleged gambling addiction.

In a statement posted to Instagram, Harper explained he received the request in November 2024 through the celebrity video service Cameo. The order, submitted by someone identifying only as "Bryttanni," asked for a personal holiday video for a man named Terry. Harper said he read the provided script in good faith, unaware it would be used for business purposes. The video, later obtained by the Philadelphia Inquirer, shows Harper saying, "Hey, Terry? What's up, brother? Hey, man, your host Bryttanni from FanDuel wanted to make sure your Thanksgiving was extra special." A FanDuel logo was added to the video.

"I did not know FanDuel would do this," Harper wrote. "I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it." He emphasized that Cameo has a separate category for business requests and...