Brett Favre's radio show on hiatus amid Mississippi welfare scandal developments

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The consequences of Brett Favre’s alleged role in a Mississippi welfare fraud scandal has cost him a major radio show for the time being.

Favre’s show "The SiriusXM Blitz With Brett Favre and Bruce Murray" on SiriusXM Radio was put on hold as the Hall of Fame quarterback faces a civil lawsuit from the state as officials look to recoup more than $20 million in misspent welfare money from the retired player and others, according to multiple reports.

The show usually airs on Tuesday and its last episode was Sept. 13, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

New court documented show Favre sought out millions of dollars for several sports facilities, including a volleyball facility and an indoor football practice facility, at the University of Southern Mississippi. His daughter played volleyball at the school.

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Former NFL player Brett Favre attends day 3 of SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI on February 11, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.  (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM )

According to a Friday court filing, Favre "continued to press" for the funds despite Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant saying it may be illegal.

Bryant had texted Favre that "Use of these funds [is] tightly controlled" and "Any improper use could result in violation of Federal Law. Auditors are currently reviewing the use of these funds," according to a court filing.

Despite Bryant laying down the law, the former Packers star was "not taking No for an answer" while giving the former governor a slight guilt trip.

Former NFL player Brett Favre throws a football to a fan on the 14th green during the Celebrity Foursome at the second round