That was one of the most arrogant bits of nonsense I've ever heard on T.V. It's blatantly obvious they've not had any "meedja" training.
As for just changing a prop after that. Oh yeah? He's obviously never heard of shock loading an engine. That engine went from a pretty high RPM, to zero in double quick time. I wouldn't want to fly it until someone had looked inside.
Wonderful pilot, !!!!!e attitude. I expected better.
He's obviously embarrased, but you don't make things better sounding like a spoilt brat.