The fans tuning into FS1’s Undisputed noticed the soul of the program was unavailable. Skip Bayless was the sole moderator on the most recent episode, with Shannon Sharpe absent from the picture. Shannon Sharpe missed his regular broadcast appearance after Bayless sparked outrage with his tweet about Damar Hamlin. The NFL fans’ speculations about Sharpe leaving the broadcast have reached an all-time high.
Skip Bayless became the center of controversy after sending out a disputable tweet over Damar Hamlin. It sparked outrage, and the fans came together in a coalition to criticize the columnist. Bayless’ tweet has allegedly upset Shannon Sharpe, who chose not to appear for the Fox Sports broadcast.
NFL Fans’ speculations arose after Sharpe missed the show
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During Tuesday’s broadcast of Undisputed, Shannon Sharpe was not there for the segment. Skip Bayless tried to apologize for the tweet about the Damar Hamlin incident. As per TMZ, Shannon Sharpe skipped the show because of Bayless’ tweet about the MNF game being postponed.
Skip Bayless is without Shannon Sharpe for Undisputed today.
He attempted to apologize for the discussion surrounding Damar Hamlin last night and on today’s show. pic.twitter.com/MTg7w0gafx
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 3, 2023
Football fans buzzed with speculation about Shannon Sharpe’s absence. Some of them wondered why the ex-NFL TE took some time off for personal reasons. But a majority of them claimed Sharpe left the show after Bayless’ remarks.
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A user is wondering if it is just a coincidence or whether Sharpe is done with Bayless.
Shannon hasn't issued any statement defending Skip and according to Skip he "didn't show up". Coincidence or is Shannon Sharpe done associating his name with Skip?
— ROY (@_iamanirban_) January 3, 2023
Another user claimed Sharpe had no desire to be with Bayless.
Shannon Sharpe had no desire to be on the air with Skip Bayless this morning. pic.twitter.com/su5sgjjFcP
— Brent Bush (@BrentBush) January 3, 2023
This user claimed the ex-NFL TE made the right choice for not showing up.
He made it about himself today. I had to turn it off after about 5 minutes. Shannon, as usual, had the right idea of not showing up.
— LoveIsACurseTrappedInAHearse (@Spin4Tacos) January 3, 2023
Another user claimed Shannon simply said no and let Skip go by himself.
Shannon Sharpe said UH UH ima let him go by himself and let him get humiliated 😂
— Calvin (@CFRO32) January 3, 2023
A user said Sharpe left Bayless for dead.
Sharpe left Skip for dead today. But what’d you expect after he disrespected Shannon behind Tom Brady a few weeks ago.
— Timbs in Tahiti (@CapitolP) January 3, 2023
Moreover, this user also said the HOF TE is done with the columnist.
Shannon has had it with Skip.
— iGotKickz (@kickzcharmer) January 4, 2023
Another user said the show looks bleak without Sharpe.
It looks bad without Shannon
— stayhugh6 (@stayhugh6) January 4, 2023
Shannon Sharpe’s absence came up at such a time when situations took a worse turn. But would the ex-NFL TE come back?
Will Shannon Sharpe be back for his regular FS1 appearance?
The drama around Skip Bayless’ tweet may not fade anytime soon. It is a critical juncture, and the fans stood up for Damar Hamlin. Additionally, Shannon Sharpe did not address his absence from the broadcast. However, he sent out some encouraging words for Damar Hamlin and his family.
Please keep Demar Hamlin and his family in your thoughts and prayers. NFL doesn’t have a manual on how to proceed after an incident like this. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾#MondayNightFootball #BillsVsBengals
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 3, 2023
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The ex-NFL TE’s silence is generating a lot of speculation. Skip Bayless’ tweet and his absence may have some correlation. Both have had some banter and a difference of opinion, which was visible during the show.
It is yet to see if Sharpe will return to the booth and join the broadcast.
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