Has ESPN fired Shannon Sharpe after his Instagram live story video with Michelle went viral

Has ESPN fired Shannon Sharpe after his Instagram live story video with Michelle went viral

A viral post on Twitter/X claims that Shannon Sharpe has been fired by ESPN

If you’re using social media platforms, especially X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, chances are you must have encountered a viral video of Michele or an Instagram model named Chelly, who is allegedly seen with Shannon Sharpe.

For the unversed, the popular American sports pundit and host of the club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe, is currently trending online after a video surfaced allegedly featuring him in a compromising situation with a woman identified as Michele Evans.

Has ESPN fired Shannon Sharpe after his Instagram live story video with Michelle went viral on Twitter/X


The video which was reportedly shared earlier on Wednesday, featured the former NFL player engaging in intimate behavior. Initially, after the alleged video was uploaded online on Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram, the 56-year-old shared a message claiming that his account had been hacked.

After the video went viral, various name were suggested including Michele Evans, who had a history with Shannon Sharpe.

However, let us remind you, previously in 2010, Michele Evans sought a restraining order against Sharpe, claiming that he had forced her to have s*x as he threatened her for life. Though, the order was later dismissed.

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As per various reports, Michele Evans is currently suing Shannon for defamation, slander and emotional distress.

The other potential candidates who are linked with Sharpe in the alleged video includes Draya Michele, Sharpe’s assistant, an Instagram model Chelly, who later denied the accusations, clarifying her name is Nichelle.

ESPN reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck was also linked to Shannon Sharpe but she was getting surgery yesterday after her husband Joe drove a golf ball into her. Meanwhile, rumors also surfaced online of ESPN firing Shannon after the Instagram live story video went viral but these reports are fake with the analyst still very much employed/

What Did Shannon Sharpe Say?

Earlier, in a statement, the former NFL tight end who played for 14 seasons in the National Football League, penned, “Beware, my @shannonsharpe84 Instagram was hacked this morning, my team and I are working vigorously to figure this out.”

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However, soon afterwards he deleted the post and shared a video apologizing for the incident, calling it an honest mistake.

Furthermore, he also contacted ESPN executives to explain the situation. The alleged incident quickly gained traction online, especially on X/Twitter, where fans started searching for the mysterious video.

Meanwhile, in another update, ESPN host Michelle Beadle, responded, stating: “It was not me.”

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Despite the flurry of speculation, the search for the Michele in the video continues, with no definitive answer yet.


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