Shannon Sharpe has spoken out about the viral Instagram Live post from Wednesday, where audio of him engaging in sexual activity with a woman was accidentally shared with his 3.2 million followers.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst confirmed that the broadcast was not the result of a hack and acknowledged that it was indeed him in the audio, admitting it was an accidental post that exposed an intimate moment to the public.
“Obviously, I’m embarrassed,” Sharpe said during an emergency episode of his show, *Nightcap*. "As someone who values privacy, it’s deeply uncomfortable to have such personal details—the audio—broadcast to the world. I’m embarrassed for a number of reasons."
Sharpe expressed concern over how the incident might impact those who look up to him. "There are a lot of people who expect me to be professional at all times, and I work hard to maintain that—even in private moments. I’m disappointed in myself, not for what happened, but for the fact that the audio was heard. I let a lot of people down."
The live video, shared Wednesday, featured Sharpe and an unidentified woman, with the woman’s moans clearly audible. The stream quickly drew thousands of viewers, and clips spread across social media platforms.
Sharpe took full responsibility for the mishap, acknowledging that it contradicted the professional image he strives to uphold, and voiced his regret for allowing such a moment to go public.
