ESPN Host Michael Wilbon Steps Away for 'Health Issues'
Wilbon said he is stepping away to focus on his well-being after recent health struggles, and ESPN said it supports his return.
- On Monday, ESPN personality and Pardon the Interruption co-host Michael Wilbon announced an indefinite leave of absence from ESPN and ABC, citing 'multiple health issues' in recent months.
- The 67-year-old Wilbon admitted he ignored worrisome signs in recent years that friends and medical professionals urged him to address, describing his leave as a 'trip to the injured list.'
- ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro issued a statement offering the network's 'full support' as Wilbon and Kornheiser recently celebrated the 25-year anniversary of PTI.
- During Wilbon's absence, PTI will utilize a regular rotation of fill-in hosts, including Frank Isola, Pablo Torre, and Mina Kimes, to maintain the show's normal schedule.
- Wilbon stated his goal is to return to 'sparring with Kornheiser' once he feels better, while both hosts remain under contract with ESPN through 2028.
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Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a le
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