US EditionShannon Sharpe Makes Career Decision After Sexual Assault Lawsuit
- Shannon Sharpe, a former professional football star and ex-ESPN commentator, has delayed his 2025 Nightcap podcast tour with Chad Johnson across the United States.
- The postponement comes after an April lawsuit seeking $50 million was filed by an unnamed woman who alleges Sharpe assaulted her and made threats during their relationship.
- Sharpe announced the postponement during a podcast episode, stating he and Johnson agreed it was best to delay the eight-city tour until summer 2026.
- Sharpe denied all allegations publicly and through his attorney, who called the claims false and clarified that a $10 million settlement offer is not an admission of guilt.
- Sharpe has temporarily stepped aside from ESPN duties amid ongoing legal proceedings but continues to release his podcasts and plans a more dynamic tour in 2026.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Shannon Sharpe Makes Career Decision After Sexual Assault Lawsuit
After being named in a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe announced he will not be hitting the road this summer. Sharpe, 56, and his podcast cohost, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, were scheduled to begin their eight-city Nightcap NSFW Tour on June 13 in Baltimore. “We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour,” Sharpe said on the Friday, May 23, episode of the podcast. “We look forward to seeing you guys in the summe…
Shannon Sharpe Postpones 'Nightcap' Tour Due To Sexual Assault Allegations
Shannon Sharpe has announced the postponement of his Nightcap Tour with co-host Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson amid sexual assault allegations. Now officially pushed back to 2026, the tour was to feature Sharpe and Johnson bringing their conversations to live audiences. “We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour,” Sharpe said during the most recent episode of the show. “We look forward to seeing you guys in the summer of 2026. It’s going to be even …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
