According to a new report, Jenner's ESPY award originated as a pitch from her representatives to ESPN. Per RadarOnline, Jenner's camp suggested to the network that she receive the award and offered public relations plugs on her upcoming reality show in return.
I'm reminded of Claude Raines' character in Casablanca declaring that he was, "...shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here" right before being handed his winnings.