June 18th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe has signed a multiyear deal with ESPN less than a year after his emotional departure from Undisputed on the FS1 network. Sharpe, who appeared on the show with co-host Skip Bayless for seven years, had a contentious final year before leaving with no clear future plans. However, thanks to the support of fellow sportscaster Stephen A. Smith, who spoke on his behalf, Sharpe has now found a new home at ESPN.
According to ESPN, Sharpe's signing comes almost a year to the day of his last appearance on Undisputed, which was June 12, 2023. In a statement, Sharpe expressed his gratitude for his time with ESPN and his excitement for the future. He also mentioned his desire to expand his role and showcase more of his talents to the world. It's clear that Sharpe is ready to continue his career and make a big impact at ESPN.
Since joining ESPN's First Take as a co-host, Sharpe has helped the show achieve its 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year growth. And just last month, the sports talk show had its most-viewed May ever. David Roberts, ESPN's head of Event & Studio Production, praised Sharpe's contributions to the show and his chemistry with Stephen A. Smith, saying that Sharpe has elevated the debates and made First Take the premier destination for morning sports discussion.
Sharpe's return to First Take in August 2023 was met with great enthusiasm, and fans can expect to see him on various other ESPN programs in the future. More details will be announced at a later date. It's worth noting that before joining Undisputed, Sharpe was a regular on First Take with Stephen A. Smith as well, back in 2016. Clearly, the two have a strong rapport and their on-screen chemistry is a big part of what makes First Take so successful.
Aside from his work at ESPN, Sharpe also hosts a weekly podcast called Club Shay Shay, which was previously on the FS1 network but has now moved to YouTube. On the podcast, Sharpe has scored controversial interviews with notable figures such as Katt Williams, Mo'Nique, and Amanda Seales. It's clear that Sharpe is a talented and versatile personality, and his new deal with ESPN will surely provide him with even more opportunities to share his talents with the world.
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