After years of captivating audiences alongside Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe has officially parted ways with Fox Sports 1. This has left his fans eager to uncover the next chapter in Sharpe’s broadcasting journey. And there is good news. The legendary NFL Hall of Famer just dropped an alluring hint about his next move, promising a broadcasting venture that will redefine sports analysis and keep us on the edge of our seats.
As the world awaits with bated breath, one thing is certain: Shannon Sharpe is ready to unleash his charisma and unbridled analysis. And once again, he will probably start the entertainment right in the morning hours.
Shannon Sharpe drops morning slot cryptic tweet
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3x Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe officially reached a buyout agreement with Fox Sports, the parent organization of Fox Sports 1 and the home of the infamous ‘Undisputed’. The former Denver Broncos and Baltimore tight end hosted the last episode with longtime co-host Skip Bayless after the NBA Finals this month.
However, fans don’t have to wait too long to spot Shannon Sharpe on their TV screens again.
“I’m enjoying my early morning workouts, late breakfast, and break from wearing a suit every morning. But just for a little while. I’ll be back on in the mornings soon,” Sharpe tweeted recently while sharing pictures of him on the streets of Los Angeles.
l'm enjoying my early morning workouts, late breakfast, and break from wearing a suit every morning… But just for a little while. I'll be back on 📺 in the morning's soon. 🤫 pic.twitter.com/yLackSJLsB
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) June 19, 2023
Shannon and Skip’s breakup arguably stemmed from the many heated arguments between the two over a variety of topics. This included the Tom Brady and LeBron James disagreements and a controversial Damar Hamlin tweet from Bayless that Sharpe wanted his co-host to delete.
“I cannot even get through a monologue without you interrupting me,” Sharpe told Skip Bayless during their period of friction. However, Shannon Sharpe was in tears while saying goodbye to Bayless during their last broadcast, ending the seven-year run of ‘Undisputed’.
So where is Sharpe headed next?
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There are rumors floating that the tight end legend might be taking his talents and his YouTube podcast, ‘Club Shay Shay’, which was also part of the Fox Sports network to ESPN. Stephen A. Smith is the most likely co-host for Shannon Sharpe in the next phase of his broadcasting career. Skip Bayless’ former ‘First Take’ co-host Stephen A openly welcomed Shannon Sharpe to join his ESPN crew recently.
“I don’t know what he’s after, but if Shannon Sharpe needs me, then I’m happy to be there for him. And if that includes wanting to come on ‘First Take’, the bosses at ESPN know that is something that I would support,” Smith said last week.
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One thing is for sure: Sharpe is returning to the screen. Whether that will be for ESPN or for his former employer, CBS remains to be seen.
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