NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently shocked the world with his “serial cheater” claim while discussing the situation of Ime Udoka and Nia Long. He even admitted he was good at it, however, clarified he is not proud about it. Shaq did not want to comment on the allegations of Udoka’s affair because he has cheated before. Also, he stated he and his family went through a lot at the time. So he wished Udoka and his family luck with the whole ordeal. Now, he has talked about another high-profile couple.

In the latest episode of the show ‘The Big Podcast with Shaq,’ the crew talked about a variety of viral things. O’Neal had been away with NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 as an ambassador. So they had a lot of things to catch up to. In one instance, they were talking about some of the high-profile couples that are split up now.

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And Shaq brought up the situation about Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry, one of the most beloved couples. Hardrict and Mowry dated for six years and were engaged in 2006. The couple then tied the knot in 2008. They have two children, a boy, and a girl.

Shaquille O’Neal hopes they stay together

Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry have been married for 14 years. But recently, Mowry announced she is filing for a divorce and there were allegations infidelity caused her to do it. However, Hardrict has denied these allegations. During the show, O’Neal stated that Hardrict and Mowry are trying to make their relationship work out. He added, “I hope they stay together.”

Co-hosts Nischelle Turner and Spice Adams were really happy to hear Shaq say that. “I do too, I do too. They’re so cute, they’ve been together for what 15 years. Come on,” Turner said.

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Tia Mowry took to Instagram to announce their separation on Tuesday. “I have always been honest with my fans, and today is no different. I wanted to share that Cory and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote. “These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children.”

Shaquille O’Neal married Shaunie Nelson in 2002, and the couple had four children together. In 2009, Shaunie filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Talking about it, Shaq said it was one of the toughest days of his life. He also added he missed some of the important days of his children’s life because of his actions.