At the fundraiser Saturday for the Bob Costas Cancer Center at Cardinal Glennon Medical Center, Costas joked that Crow was appearing for three reasons: to help children, put on a good show and "get me excommunicated." Comedian Billy Crystal said of the archbishop, "I respect his right to choose his right to choose not to be here." Costas said before the event he respected Burke's position, but disagreed with it.
Crow has not commented directly on the matter, but the Missouri native joked that her dad was at the show in case there was trouble.