Shaquille O’Neal took the internet by storm when he posted a shirtless photo a while ago showing off his ripped body. The image instantly went viral prompting Shaq to take up a new goal, becoming a sex symbol. Since the picture began circulating on the internet, several famous personalities have fawned over the NBA legend for achieving his impressive new shredded physique. One such celebrity was talk show host Sherri Shepherd. The presenter not only brought up the topic in an episode of her talk show, but also blurted out his relationship status with Nischelle Turner, while openly discussing the Big Diesel’s sex appeal.

Shaquille O’Neal and Nischelle Turner are the co-hosts of Shaq’s Big Podcast and are often seen together. While the two are known to maintain a great friendship they have also triggered dating rumors in different circles. However, Sherri Shepherd took their relationship to the next level during a monologue of her show.

Sherri revealed Shaquille O’Neal’s girlfriend

In a 2022 episode of her daytime talk show ‘Sherri’, Sherri Shepherd took her time to appreciate Shaquille O’Neal’s recent physical transformation. The aforementioned photo was displayed on the screen behind Shepherd while she talked about the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s impressive physique.

Shepherd pointed at the picture, she said, “When I say I could climb this man like a tree, I mean it. Do you see all of the grooves in his stomach I could put my foot in to climb on this man?” 

As Shepherd continued marveling on Shaq’s ripped physique, she inadvertently revealed that the Hall of Famer’s podcast co-host was also his girlfriend.

Shepherd said, “Shaquille O’Neal. I’m just looking, how do you go to bed with the women that you are with? You are huge. Look at this man. Shaquille O’Neal is seven-feet-one-inch, his girlfriend Nischelle Turner is five-seven, his ex-girlfriend Hoopz was five-two.”

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Well, it seems like Shepherd has already given her verdict on Shaq and Nischelle’s relationship. However, are they really dating?

Is Nischelle Turner dating the Lakers legend?

Shaquille O’Neal and Nischelle Turner turned heads when both of them went together to the Super Bowl LVI. Consequently, speculations on their relationship began making rounds and soon enough rumors of their romantic involvement spread like a wild fire. However, there are no certified reports of them dating.

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The only relationship that Nischelle and Shaq have is that of friendship and podcast co-hosts, at least that’s what’s evident from their testimonies. The duo’s conversations in the episodes of The Big Podcast with Shaq have always indicated that the two share a great platonic bond. But for fans who are secretly rooting for them, one can never be sure about the future.