Shannon Sharpe has addressed his ESPN departure, speaking about it in a monologue on his ‘Nightcap’ podcast to handle the information that broke on Wednesday, July 30. Sharpe won’t be returning to his function on First Take or every other media jobs at ESPN.
Sharpe’s ESPN exit comes after reviews of a authorized settlement that originated from a sexual assault lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend. Sharpe and ESPN determined to half methods after the general public nature of the allegations.
Shannon Sharpe speaks out
On the most recent episode of his podcast, co-hosted with Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson, Sharpe mentioned that his solely remorse was that the timing of his ESPN departure might have overshadowed his brother Sterling’s Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame enshrinement on August 2 as a member of the Class of 2025 with Antonio Gates, Eric Allen, and Jared Allen. “To get began, clearly, I am certain all people’s heard the information by now that I can’t be returning to ESPN,” Sharpe mentioned. “I came upon this data just a little earlier within the week, and actually, the one factor I requested was, guys, may we wait till Monday? My brother’s going into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame.”
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“I do know this could… this popping out will overshadow every thing that he is labored his complete life for,” he continued. “And sadly, it did not occur that manner.”
Sharpe revealed that he has personally apologized to his older brother. Sharpe recalled, “He mentioned, “Bro, cease apologizing. You do not have to apologize. I am your massive bro. I’ll love you regardless. All of us make errors. I really like you.'”
Sharpe spoke positively about ESPN, claiming the group helped increase his viewers. “They (followers) noticed me ‘Lakers in 5’ they usually noticed me say all these humorous analogies that my grandparents gave me. I used to be in a position to convey that to ESPN. So I am very, very grateful for that,” he mentioned.
He added, “They did what they felt they wanted to do. And I am at peace with that.”
Sharpe’s exit comes within the aftermath of a $50 million lawsuit the place his former girlfriend sought the quantity for “ache and struggling, psychological and emotional misery, psychological anguish, embarrassment, and humiliation.” Nevertheless, Sharpe denied the allegations, and the 2 finally agreed to a mutual settlement.
