Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of Famer and sports analyst, has addressed the controversy surrounding his Instagram Live mishap, admitting that the viral moment was not a hack, as initially claimed.
Story summary:
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe accidentally livestreamed an intimate moment on Instagram.
Initially claimed his account was hacked but later admitted the truth on his podcast.
Sharpe expressed embarrassment and disappointment about the incident.
His podcast co-host Chad Johnson lightened the mood with jokes, turning the moment viral.
Shannon Sharpe clears the air about Instagram Live leak
The incident took place on Wednesday when Sharpe’s Instagram account unexpectedly went live during a personal moment, where intimate audio could be heard by his followers.
In the aftermath, Sharpe’s account shared a story claiming it had been hacked.
However, Sharpe later deleted the post and cleared up the situation during an episode of his podcast Nightcap, co-hosted by fellow NFL star Chad Johnson.
Sharpe explained that the claim about his account being hacked was mistakenly posted by a staff member, and he took full responsibility for the situation.
“I’m disappointed in myself. I let a lot of people down. This was not staged,” Sharpe said on the podcast.
He elaborated that he had thrown his phone on the bed while engaging in a private activity, unaware that Instagram Live had been activated.
“I’ve never been on IG Live. I’ve never turned IG Live on, so I don’t know how it works,” Sharpe added, visibly embarrassed.
Despite his discomfort, Sharpe faced the incident head-on, acknowledging the unexpected exposure of his private life.
“I’m embarrassed. Someone that is extremely, extremely private. And to have one of your most intimate details, the audio heard for the entire world to hear,” he said, reflecting on the situation.
In true Nightcap fashion, co-host Chad Johnson lightened the mood by joking about Sharpe’s performance during the livestream, saying,
“We’ve got to work on your cardio because you was breathing heavy. You shouldn’t be breathing that heavy.”
The two NFL legends kept the tone humorous, with Sharpe even quipping that next time, his phone will stay in the car.
“Oh, I’m going to repeat that act, but the phone gon’ be in the car. That’s the only lesson I’m thinking about,” Sharpe said, bringing laughter to the show and turning the viral moment into meme fodder for fans.
Shannon Sharpe is a retired NFL tight end who played 14 seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.
Over the course of his career, Sharpe earned three Super Bowl championships and eight Pro Bowl selections, establishing himself as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.
Since retiring from professional football, Sharpe has transitioned to broadcasting, becoming a prominent sports analyst and co-host of FS1’s Undisputed.
He is known for his sharp commentary, wit, and often bold opinions on sports and pop culture.
His Nightcap podcast, co-hosted with Chad Johnson, showcases the two former players’ humorous take on life and sports.
