Shannon Sharpe, the ESPN commentator, admitted to accidentally streaming an intimate moment on Instagram Live, causing embarrassment. Initially claiming his account was hacked, Sharpe later revealed it was a mistake. He expressed disappointment in himself for falling short of his professional standards during the incident.
Shannon Sharpe, the former NFL star and ESPN commentator, publicly addressed an embarrassing incident where he mistakenly streamed an intimate moment during an Instagram Live session. On Wednesday, Sharpe unintentionally broadcasted a minute-and-a-half video featuring audio of an unknown woman, which he later described as falling short of his professional standards. Initially, he claimed his account had been hacked, but he later clarified on his Nightcap show that the mishap was entirely his fault.
“I came in, threw my phone on the bed, and didn’t realize I had activated Instagram Live,” Sharpe explained, noting that he had never used the feature before. His assistant later intervened to stop the broadcast. After learning of the incident from his marketing representative, Sharpe expressed regret, stating, “My heart sank.” He acknowledged the impact of the mistake, admitting disappointment in himself and feeling he let down those who look up to him.
Sharpe, who recently signed a multi-year contract with ESPN, was quickly roasted on social media, with many users sharing humorous takes on the mishap. He later reposted some of these tweets, including a comment from former ESPN host Michelle Beadle, who humorously denied any involvement. Despite the lighthearted jabs, Sharpe emphasized his privacy and the embarrassment stemming from having such an intimate moment broadcast to millions.
