There are reports on Twitter claiming that ESPN has fired NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, 56, after a video mistakenly thought to be a s*x tape with a woman named Michelle surfaced.
Moreover, inappropriate sounds and comments during a live stream have since been removed.
Highlights
- NFL insider Ryan Evans has confirmed that ESPN has fired Shannon Sharpe.
- Some were skeptical and did not believe the news that Sharpe had been dismissed.
- The incident has affected innocent people, with some speculating that it might involve Michelle Beadle or even Michelle Obama.
At one point, over 6,000 viewers were watching, and many of his 3.2 million Instagram followers commented on it.
Shannon Sharpe has since said that his Instagram account was hacked and that he and his team are working to address the issue.
Everyone Believes That ESPN Will Fire Shannon Sharpe
In just a few swipes, the Twitter timeline shifted from a debate to news about Jojopyun being fired from C9 to discovering that Shannon Sharpe accidentally went live on Instagram.
Many people called for 56 year-old Shannon Sharpe to be dismissed from ESPN after the incident.
They’ve compared his situation to that of Paul Pierce, who was fired for inappropriate behavior.
If ESPN fired Paul Pierce then they gotta keep the same energy for Shannon Sharpe
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At the same time, Ryan Evans, an NFL insider, confirmed that Shannon Sharpe had been fired.
BREAKING: ESPN has announced they have fired Shannon Sharpe, per @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/Uwtu3n3CSt
— Ryan Evans (@RyanEvansESPN) September 11, 2024
Many users confirmed that he had been fired, but some were skeptical and did not believe the news.
Also, some posted in response to the news, saying it’s sad that people are laughing at the video and that a mistake could ruin someone’s career.
They expressed concern that social media often makes things worse rather than helping, especially when someone has a family and bills to pay.
In July, Sharpe signed a new long-term contract with ESPN, including taking on additional roles within the network.
At that time, he expressed his gratitude for being part of ESPN and his excitement about expanding his role and continuing with the show.
Shannon Sharpe’s Statement Regarding The Instagram Livestream
Sharpe expressed that he is embarrassed, especially since he is private.
After all, the incident has affected innocent people, with some speculating that it might involve Michelle Beadle or even Michelle Obama.
Shannon Sharpe keeps explaining 🤣.#Maandamano https://t.co/jEklWxAy1w
— pigapicha (@pigapicha190788) September 12, 2024
He’s disappointed in himself, not for what happened but how it impacted those around him.
Football tight end Sharpe also addressed internet speculation and denied that the broadcast was staged or a prank.
He explained that he placed his phone on the bed and, by chance, went live while he was with someone.
Additional Information
- Shannon Sharpe has not publicly confirmed the identity of his wife, but social media users believe he is in a relationship with Michelle.
- A Twitter user joked that they quickly figured out who the “Michelle” from Shannon Sharpe’s livestream was. They introduced a person named Chelly among Sharpe’s 431 followers.
- Shannon Sharpe, a retired NFL tight end, has a net worth of $14 million.
