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BRISTOL, CT – AUGUST 30: Sports journalist and television personality, Skip Bayless prepares for First Take, ESPN2’s daily sports talk show, on Friday morning, August 30, 2013. Bayless participates in debate with Stephen A. Smith as he does everyday, during their two hour morning program from 10am – noon. (Photo by Christopher Capozziello/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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BRISTOL, CT – AUGUST 30: Sports journalist and television personality, Skip Bayless prepares for First Take, ESPN2’s daily sports talk show, on Friday morning, August 30, 2013. Bayless participates in debate with Stephen A. Smith as he does everyday, during their two hour morning program from 10am – noon. (Photo by Christopher Capozziello/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Skip Bayless has become the heat of the moment after his tweet sparked controversy. The Columnist kept his thoughts on the Damar Hamlin incident. His statement allegedly provoked Shannon Sharpe to miss out on Tuesday’s broadcast. But amidst the backlash, one of their former hosts has kept their sides clear in the debacle.
Wednesday’s UNDISPUTED broadcast saw the return of Shannon Sharpe. He opened his statement by addressing his absence and speaking about Damar Hamlin. Sharpe also critiqued Skip Bayless’ tweet over that athlete, but the columnist made a defensive statement. Both sides have some heat brewing up.
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Ex-show moderator fires dig over the current co-host
After Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless’ heated moment, Jenny Taft took to Twitter and showcased his appreciation for HOF TE Sharpe. She captioned it by saying that she was missing her friend today. Taft developed a great friendship with Sharpe when they hosted the debate show. Moreover, while both were embroiled in a heated debate, the Fox Sports host appears to have poked fun at columnist Bayless.
Missing my friend @ShannonSharpe today! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/2vA1egWPaS
— Jenny Taft (@JennyTaft) January 5, 2023
The eagle-eyed NFL fans were quick to realize the dig and shared their thoughts on Twitter.
This user said the former undisputed host sent a shot at Bayless, saying that she still hates the troll.
Jenn sending a shot at Skip! She hates that troll!!
— Van (@vanman_1000) January 5, 2023
This user loved jenny Taft’s subtle yet clear dig.
I love this. We all knew how you felt day to day. Subtle but clear. Two pros at what they do and better people !!!
— Boat Bolts (@boatbolts) January 5, 2023
Another user claimed the entire mass would take uncle Sharpe over Skip Bayless.
I mean is anyone surprised? Lol 99.99% of population take unc over skip lol
— Roman Derkach (@realRomeDerkach) January 5, 2023
Moreover, this user made a meme reference to how Jenny would watch the hosts argue in the show.
Jenny watching them argue this morning😭 pic.twitter.com/m2oPWzqbnv
— Ballout (@TheOnlyBallout) January 5, 2023
Another user chose a Spongebob Squarepants reference to display how Skip would watch the video.
Skip watching this like pic.twitter.com/93aKfHMqcn
— District Sportstalk (@DCSports_Talk) January 5, 2023
This user is happy to see that Jenny Taft moved on from the show.
We haven’t forgotten that Skip treated you poorly on camera as well…glad you moved on
— MIT (@USCGU) January 5, 2023
Another user said Jenny Taft should join Shannon Sharpe and max Kellerman for a new show.
It should be Jenny Taft Shannon Sharp Max Kellerman that would be the new show💯
— NovaKane88 (@Kane88Nova) January 5, 2023
The fans recognize the dig she took over Skip Bayless, with whom she had slight back and forth on live TV.
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Was Skip Bayless the reason why Jenny Taft left UNDISPUTED?
January 2022 saw a vast pivot in the UNDISPUTED cast when Jenny Taft left the show. Taft had some disagreements with Skip Bayless in the past. One was about Lincoln Riley, and another was about Mike McCarthy’s physical conditioning and how it influenced his leadership traits.
Jenny Taft expected to leave 'Undisputed' with new Fox Sports deal https://t.co/gd1cTXTrQ7 pic.twitter.com/PHRtZZHegf
— New York Post (@nypost) January 11, 2022
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However, the New York Post is convinced that Bayless isn’t the drive that she is quitting the show. Taft and her husband were expecting their child at the time, which was one reason she left the show. However, she remains a part of Fox Sports’ sideline reporting team.
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