How Channing Crowder Helped His Wife Aja Find the Father She Never Met

Former NFL player and host of the podcast “The Pivot,” Channing Crowder joins the show with his wife, Aja. Channing tells Tamron about the viral moment that left Kevin Hart speechless when he told the comedian about the couple’s annual trips to a nudist resort. Tamron also asks the former NFL star about his controversial comments about Russell Wilson, and we meet Aja’s father, Bruno Aguirre, whom she met with Channing’s help in 2015. Watch more clips from our interview with Channing and Aja on our KZbin page.
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[@samantham9056]

Now that is a soul mate, he feels her, he empathizes with her, he listens to her. She is blessed. Blessed union

[@Diana-sh6qr]

Yes, Samantha, wow, he listened to her, he empathized with her. I pray that they always listen and hear one another.

[@infinitetradetm4513]

now try to be like her so you can have a man like him.

[@djmcb1989]

Say that, all that❣️🙏👍

[@realmommee8093]

Channing is so emotional. He really loves his family.

[@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688]

Single women pay close attention to Channing and Juan's characters as men and fathers and husbands. These are the type of humble loving men that you want in your lives. I'm very proud of Channing.

[@brendasmith6729]

Yes sir!!! ❤

[@davidwinters3183]

LMAO - Bruh, this Bruno dude has 10 other kids he don't know or care about. Listen to him. He spent most of the 80's and 90's raw dogging dumb hoes in South Florida who would just drop they drawers for him. Like a stray horny dog, he stooped bitch after bitch. Smash and dash. Poor girl here just wanted a dad, but to him, she was a 6 second orgasm. Sorry, truth is truth. Her husband is an ex-NFLer. Which is WHY he got in contact with her.

[@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688]

@@KayRownn - I'm referring to marriage and family.

[@tikisha6215]

@@KayRownn This is the dude that called Russell Wilson a simp for taking care of another's man's child as his own. This dude is full of it. Don't believe this performance that he's putting on for the cameras.

[@leonalove336]

Crowder disrespects great family men.

[@t.thompson8985]

Aja and her father have the same smile. So glad they were reunited. ❤️

[@diddlydooha]

and they both sit swerved to the left with their fingers encapping their knees.. tell me that's not synchronization, even though they spent 30 years apart!!

[@juzzmeehlala7485]

I love a man who's not afraid to cry!!! Just love it!!!

[@TheHouseofcoolstuff]

Her father is so dashing and handsome. Beautiful family all around!

[@estherwilliams6666]

She looks like him!

[@codew2467]

Channing Crowder, you are awesome on The Pivot but you are an even more awesome husband. Yaaaayyyyy!!!

[@boochi7087]

Nah. He's a square.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

He could pass for Will Smith's brother. Even the laugh is similar

[@pumpkinspice7864]

As mothers we owe our children the truth. My mom died when I was 3 and I never met my father. I was told that my dad died as well. I’m from the Caribbean and living in America and it took an AncestryDNA test after 55 years of wondering to find out that I belong to a completely different family and their names are different from the last name that I was given at birth. I was in shock but that God I now know where I’m from. Mothers we owe our children that right.

[@dorianmarchelgray5292]

So many women get a pass for being terrible. Just be true

[@beccafitz22]

Did you reunite with them?

[@marycarr7038]

You are so right! 🙏

[@pumpkinspice7864]

@@beccafitz22 yes I did. The mother part was ok it’s the father and the last name that I was given. Glad they accepted me bcuz we look alike. The real dad was a part of the US government (wasn’t born in the US) we spoke on the phone but I don’t push it.

[@beccafitz22]

@@pumpkinspice7864 I’m happy you found some closure.

[@peter.k.k.j.spreadton]

Bruno is such a cool and calm father…I love him❤

[@chourineelneus8565]

This man is a real man.he feels her, he empathizes with her, he listens to her. May God bless their union.

[@dianpowell6416]

Now this is a real man and husband. God bless you all.

[@tshidi_monethi]

The way they both look at her, they absolutely adore her 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@danielle9226]

It's such a blessing that they all blended so well.

[@ilovesilver205]

My mother kept who my real father was until I was about 25. When I found him, he was on his death bed. I never got a chance to know him and that haunts me. If you are in the position that Aja and my mother was in, Please tell them!!! This is such a beautiful story and I wish their family the BEST!!!!! 💜💜

[@me3211]

❤

[@angiey.8991]

My mother still won't tell me who my father is.

[@DiandraStarShine]

​@@angiey.8991 is your mom just mean, cruel? or protective? or you're not sure? is there anyone else you can ask about it who you, at least, *believe* you can trust to tell you the truth?? & honestly: families!🤦🏾‍♀whose idea was it, to stick us souls into bodies & into familial conditions?? Infinite I.magi.nation can do ANYTHING it wants out of LoVe..why did *we* get placed in *this* kind of a crazy world?? I mean, it was some years ago when I realized some of my own family's stories made NO sense, had a LOT of plot holes..& now when I dare to ask questions? either people are now 'too elderly' to remember or I get snapped at/cut down, verbally, depends on the day.🙄 & the one person still alive who I KNOW was *DIRECTLY present during one reported dramatic event/situation is so religious..& we're not close..so, I KNOW it would only lead to disaster & with NO answers, were I ever to have enough nerve to ask her about it. & wish I could say, 'I'm over it.' but I want to know what exactly happened, got-dammit!😠

[@NB-nh2sf]

That sucks. Like terrible.

[@dorianmarchelgray5292]

These mothers are terrible. Don't let them off the hook. True

[@asunset8545]

Wow her husband seems like a real class act,a good man. So happy for you Aja !❤

[@dianebarnaby-watler6877]

What a beautiful couple. Her Father is a very handsome man. She has the same smile like her Dad. Story with a great ending. So happy for the family.

[@MichaelSimmons-z5c]

Beautiful family indeed 🤎🤎

[@tainok]

I went thru the same thing this yr. The man i thought was my dad since i was a child and who "abandoned" me turned out not to be. I was in shock because no one had an idea and my mom insisted it was him. Thanks to ancestry i got two 1st cousin matches who were not on my moms side. Reached out and turns out one of their uncles was my dad, he remembered my mom and like asia, HAD NO IDEA I EXISTED, HE HAS NO CHILDREN OF HIS OWN. It took me yrs but i never gave up!! I love this story!!

[@bellaapple2166]

Why do mother's do this 304 behavior? Do they care how it affects the children. Why would a woman lie to her children about who their real dad is and pretend they don't know who they were sleeping with.

[@pmarie6742]

@Rey Indio 😥 I’m currently in that situation right now. I was raised believing that my older brother’s father was my dad until I was 15(I’m now 36). I actually found out from my aunt who accidentally told me. I recently did ancestry 2 years ago and found some 2nd cousins. But my situation gets so tricky because I found out my father is Jamaican and his family has migrated to Uk, Canada, some in NY and God knows where else. Just like you, he has no idea I existed. And it’s still hard to narrow down who he can be, especially with this becoming an international situation. I’m currently at a standstill and at times it feels worse now that I have a little information. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tainok]

@@pmarie6742 Im 38...so dont give up. Try reaching out to those 2nd cousins and see what they say.

[@pmarie6742]

@@tainok you’re right, I do believe that I stumbled across this video for a reason. Thank you for your encouraging words. And I am truly happy that you found yours! Take care! 🙏🏾

[@TheJoed878]

Yu

[@tiffanyblount7560]

In God's timing the pieces will fall together. Love this family.

[@adrianthomas6068]

( FATHER'S MATTER ).....Don't allow anyone to Convince you Different!!!

[@moultryhoward]

How beautiful, so happy that Channing was able to make this happen for his wife. Bruno, you're the father - no doubts about it. I see Aja in you.

[@responsherbility]

I love how sensitive he is to his wife’s needs. Great story ending.

[@bilialeilan9038]

Bruno has like an Ethopian/Eritrean vibe mannerism of being shy and quiet. He's Cuban though.

[@damita4336]

Maybe he's both

[@lemherring7937]

Cuba accepted 2400 orphans from ethiopia during and after the war

[@bilialeilan9038]

@@lemherring7937 Okay Makes sense now I didn’t know that. I use to live in a Ethopian community and I kept saying to myself when I first heard his accent that he’s Ethiopian.

[@mrlij6534]

yup i see that. probably an Ethiopian or Eritrean born cuban

[@semi6544]

Life often imitates art but sometimes life is just too good to be true. Awesome to see happy stories.

[@pana6572]

I can totally relate 😭😭😭 I didn't meet my biological father until I was 31 years old. And we had a wonderful connection and relationship. RIP Dad ♥️

[@tonisumblin2719]

That’s beautiful. ❤

[@kalishadee8925]

Same, I only starting speaking to my Dad at 28 and didn't meet him until I turned 30. Such an emotional time of my life.

[@tawanafudge5182]

What a resemblance of Aja and her Dad, and to Channing your an amazing man and husband I wish you all nothing but the best!!!

[@conspiracyjen85]

Wow. I can understand why she always didn't feel complete, because her father is her twin. The sister is their triplet. Even with different mother's. Bruno's genes are strong as hell.

[@krystale6302]

Love the Crowders! Channing don’t play about Aja. She gets him all giddy every single time. To still have that after so many years. Love that for them!

[@spiceboxify]

bruno is so handsome, and shy, love it

[@ricardof9394]

My parents have been together since high school and married since the age of 17 so I am very lucky. I’m happy she found her father.

[@PolyPride29]

Real men cries...Channing is an awesome individual..huge fan of the Pivot

[@michaeltheewolf]

I don’t think you should never lie to children about who their parents are. One of the worst lies you can tell to a child!. I’m so glad that she was able to find her father and something positive actually came out of using social media because it is used so often to promote negativity.

[@thea_817]

I’m so happy for Aja and Channing!!! Such a beautiful family is now complete! God Bless them🙏🏾❤️

[@briannaje5419]

She looks just like her dad!!!!❤❤❤

[@Andrea.G..69]

Soooo...that was really emotional. Girl, your dad is gorgeous.

[@brooklynforever1990]

So happy for Asia and Channing is such a supportive husband.

[@snteag]

I love that Channing loves his wife so much.

[@kashanawhidby1159]

Its beautiful to see father/ daughter reunited & bonding! Also, she having a supportive husband with locating her father! God bless!

[@s.0.u.p896]

If you have watched channing's podcast career over the last 2 years and not just the clips that go viral you understand that this is the kind of man that he is always been and this is why the real fans of the pivot root for him and will always have his back. Most of what he says is for entertainment purposes and people take it out of context.

[@tanyabanks1918]

He definitely garnered of lot of dislike from people after that Russell Wilson comment. You cant speak bad on Russell without getting some backlash. lol

[@LAVirgo67]

Channing Crowder is an amazing man! Wow! So glad that Aja found her father and he's a wonderful man. He was the piece that was missing from their lives. Such an awesome story!

[@Mona-ue5uk]

I'm so happy for Channing beautiful wife & family. Her Dad is her twin! This is so wonderful to see!

[@SEFYH]

Um... Bruno is FINE!!!!! Okay, back to the heart warming story!! 😁😁😁👌🏾

[@Tscranton1]

😂😂😂

[@terrieledyard584]

😂😂

[@beea.9435]

They look so much alike...amazing story.

[@christopherreed3019]

i was thinking the same....mirror image....they look so much alike

[@bilialeilan9038]

No they don't look alike she look like her mother.

[@beea.9435]

@@bilialeilan9038 Your conclusion in your own eyes. Everyone has a right to see what their eyes sees. It wasn't a debate or question rather an Observatory comment thus I wasn't seeking a conviction from anyone. Was the picture of her mother shown? Did you see her mother on the stage? My comment was based on what I saw and it is ABSOLUTELY perfect for a child to look like both parents. She's got both their DNAs afterall.

[@kemcarter3725]

The fact the tweet said "Cuban dude "🤣

[@reneamcgee984]

I think Channing just became my FAVORITE Pivot. Amazing

[@llw53one]

I’ve always felt that Aja is just a beautiful awesome down to earth educated women who just deserves the best of the best. I’m so happy she was able to connect with her father. I love to see love. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I met my my biological father when I was 19. Prior to that day I hadn’t even seen a picture of him.

[@omogenaija1]

She is just one person. Woman is for a single person, women is plural. She couldn't be a "women"

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

@@omogenaija1 She knows that. She was typing fast.

[@bellaapple2166]

Aww this is beautiful. I love the way they talked about Bruno picking up his grandchildren. I wish Tamron would have let him finish when he was describing they all have relationships with one another ❤️

[@lostindallas62]

Beautiful Family! ❤️ Awwww....Lord Have Mercy She FOUND Her Daddy!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ItsHannahMarieC]

This made me so happy!!! So beautiful!! I pray God gives them all the years they missed and more!

[@dddowling051]

Channing is always gonna Chan but what he did for his wife was absolutely amazing! Talking about a pivot…that was an amazing pivot🙏🏾❤️✊🏾

[@willcoggins1338]

I love their relationship (Channing and Aja).

[@lmichelle924]

My family recently found a brother through Ancestry DNA that we didn't know about, and it has truly been a blessing to my family. My Dad is still alive, so my brother got a chance to meet and spend time with our Dad! My Dad is 84, new brother is 56.

[@starttheconvopod]

It’s so crazy how her Dad and Channing have that same love of family.

[@williamclark7966]

Channing man this story right here! out of all of the great interviews over the past few years they will never ever compare to what you have done for your wonderful wife ,but I gotta say but ! did I see a tear? If so it was well worth it. This means there is now hope for people out there somewhere who’s trying to find their mother or father this story right here sums it up and will give them hope in their search.

[@valeriefullilove5198]

Pops is fine...happy to see he stepped up and is open to a relationship.

[@tamikawhitehurst6631]

This is so beautiful! I'm so glad they were able to meet and move forward in such a positive way.

[@amywantland5359]

What a Beautiful story and Beautiful Family. So glad she found her Dad. It's so clear, Channing LOVES his Wife. I wish them Many Happy years together, all of them ❤

[@LaLagunz187]

Daddy is so handsome! Beautiful family

[@buchianagwu5368]

Beautiful family. May their marriage remain full of joy and never be plagued by any thought of divorce

[@drinh.3377]

This is so beautiful. what a loving Husband, Father and Man. so happy for her this is what love is about he jumped over the bar for his wife the best show I've seen in a long time. continue love and Blessings to them and thank you Tamron for sharing ❤️

[@veronicamims8611]

I Envy her! My mother won't tell me anything, she claims she doesn't know! I'm almost 60 and this is a very hard pill to swallow! I'm SO happy for Aja!

[@SouthG301]

Dam. I'm so sorry you don't know ..

[@travisblair3189]

I'm so sorry.

[@veronicamims8611]

@@travisblair3189 Thank you!

[@veronicamims8611]

@@SouthG301 thank you!

[@rwwdzzm5608]

Have you tried Ancestry?

[@patl656]

I loveeeeee this! The tears rolled down my face as I smile. I’m soooo happy for them. What a beautiful family!

[@cocopuff6810]

Channing is more like Russell than he cares to admit

[@mariesettles4734]

😂😂😂🏈🏈🏈

[@joyhairston-white737]

Exactly

[@rashadhaughton22]

Did Tamron call him out? I refuse to watch this segment because of his hate.

[@crystalrubbie9383]

Channing is just trolling 🤣

[@lisbeth6911]

Nope….Channing’s still NASTY🤣

[@carolblackman4225]

Channing it's good to see and hear that you have a clear understanding of your role a husband and father. Keep being a shining example. God bless you.

[@dyoung2739]

Oh my gosh, I’m in tears. So happy for them. ❤

[@queenmarytorishe]

I can’t get over how much they are the same! Wow!! Channing is right, DNA transfers so much! Beautiful family ❤

[@carolynhunt499]

Amazing story. She looks just like her dad!❤

[@bluejames2668]

Pops is still handsome. Wow I am so happy she got a chance to meet her Father.

[@starttheconvopod]

Amazing story. You can tell my dude loves his wife. Dope to see.

[@cocot9414]

The sweetness just exudes from all of them. God bless them.

[@ChanelStar1]

*Aja is the perfect balance of her parents!*

[@thestsconsulting8968]

crowder i respect u man. u a solid dude

[@emydan]

Everyone needs Channing and Bruno in their life.

[@yolandam611]

This was such a beautiful heartfelt story. I love it.

[@cynthiahardin7905]

Nice to seea man that loves and support his family.

[@Islandgirl_18]

I really liked her when I first came across her on the I Am Woman podcast she was always so together and grounded. And the way he loves her is the type of love everyone deserves he is completely overjoyed and moved to tears because she is happy and fulfilled - that’s love.

[@clashon4life843]

Bruno is a beautiful Humble Spirit! Blessing 💞

[@agnesandrew3599]

Such a beautiful family story.

[@1Nekole]

@11:52 They even are in unison with how they moved (daughter& father) now that’s some serious synchronization

[@mrlij6534]

yup. thats nutz. i saw that

[@awaibrahim7148]

Beautiful family!!! I love Channing this is my first time seeing this family and I was smiling the whole time watching. Channing seem an AMAZING Husband. May God continue blessing them

[@raymondmorgan5876]

1:02 "Channing Crowder" Man, you better never ever forget how blessed you are with this right here!!!😇🙂

[@michelleharrison6464]

Beautiful! Tears of pure joy!

[@mcpheejesus5945]

Wow! 4:48...isn't he some kind of handsome and well-kept? What a beautiful story and such an amazing family. No disrespect, but her dad looks just as young as she does and her hubby. I pray they'll keep their bond going strong for always. It's such a blessing to see how supportive & loving Channing is toward his wife. Amazing synchronization/twinning moments between father & daughter (watch their body movements & posture closely): 10:55, 11:17, 11:51, 12:20, 12:48, 12:51, 13:04, 13:12, and 13:57,

[@shiboy22]

Man how can you Hate on Channing at all now Man. a real true genuine stand up guy ✨️✨️🔥🔥💙

[@monabee5044]

This was everything!! I have loved Channing and Aja since before he left I Am Athlete. Beautiful!

[@sherylsterling7994]

What a beautiful story and beautiful family. She looks just like him. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlegnaAjai]

Suprised that he has a wife and yet made those comments about Russell. Loved the story of her meeting her father. It's never too late to establish relationship!

[@kiamochawilliams650]

#ChanningCrowder is an amazing husband to his amazing wife, assisting her in finding her amazing father & now they all are one big amazing family. May God continue to bless them all in love & in everyway👑💖👑💖👑💖🙏😇

[@atuheirwejacqueline3584]

God blessed you with a gem of a husband,your father is humble too,I am glad you found him

[@jeneantv]

THIS JUST BROUGHT ME SO MUCH JOY!

[@aprilswales8866]

This is one of the most heartwarming stories of reunion. To see this husband's love for his wife and this father's love. It's awesome. 💜

[@josephinearmstrong8775]

how many people in here crying of joy

[@iloveyoumadhuri]

This is one of the greatest moments in not just TV history but in all of America. No one could have ever written this. The best things happen when you least expect them.

[@dr.rennes]

This was so beautiful. I much as I love the PIVOT, you can tell these are great men! Kudos to you Channing ❤

[@sharislatz9600]

Such a beautiful shy endearing and loving pops!!! Exceptional family who just so proves that real love conquers all! Continue to make memories because it’s all we will ever remain with!! Love you all!!

[@metropcs7560]

Life is so real, making a huge difference is awesome. Thank you for sharing. Channing, as a husband and father you rock.

[@sweettexastee]

Aja reminds me of Dreka! I kept wondering why she looked so familiar to me!

[@Teenay2490]

Wow!!! God is Good - Beautiful family

[@Zeus0665]

This story got me in tears 🤗❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@keciaanderson6317]

Channing you ROCK! Love your family story. I'm so happy for your wife and family.

[@welcometomychannelswelcome7261]

Wow this is awesome story I enjoyed listening to . To single mothers out there this is what men are talking about. Story like this should be more on the TV. Thanks to the host, her husband, dad and she is an amazing wife. Great couple.. i wish her mother came out to explain the situation and what happened. To tell her side story to tell don't do this to your children.