Shannon Sharpe Shares Update On His Status With ESPN Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Written by 96motero on April 24, 2025
Shannon Sharpe has shared an update on his status with ESPN amid the recent sexual assault allegations against him from “Jane Doe,” now known as Gabriella Zuniga.
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More On Shannon Sharpe’s Updated Status With ESPN
On the morning of Thursday, April 24, Deadline published a report asserting that Sharpe would “almost certainly not be returning to ESPN’s ‘First Take’ next week.” Furthermore, the report asserted that the network intends to “further investigate” Zuniga’s claims against Sharpe.
As of Thursday afternoon, Sharpe appears to have confirmed the network’s apparent decision with his own statement. Furthermore, the 56-year-old took to his social media to reiterate that his relationship with Zuniga was “consensual.” However, he noted that he is “electing to step aside temporarily” from his duties at ESPN.
“I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me. I plan to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason,” Sharpe wrote.
Before concluding, Sharpe explained that he’s appreciative of the “overwhelming and ongoing support” from the public and his loved ones.
Furthermore, “minutes” after Sharpe’s statement was shared, a spokesperson of ESPN reportedly told Deadline, “This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away.”
Social Media Weighs In
Social media users immediately stepped into The Shade Room’s comment section to share their reactions to Shannon Sharpe’s update on his status with ESPN amid the allegations from Gabriella Zuniga.
Instagram user @ajaxstacks wrote, “Unc you said, half your age + 7 years was the rule.. come on dog…”
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This is a developing story. Please check back in with The Shade Room for more updates.
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