Shannon Sharpe has spoken about his ongoing friendship with Stephen A. Smith during a recent episode of his show, Nightcap.
Sharpe, a Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee and media figure, reflected on how he evaluated trust among colleagues following public accusations earlier in the year. On Nightcap, Sharpe clarified rumors among listeners that Smith had not supported him during this period, stating: “I’m looking at the chat and everybody say Stephen A. No, I will say this, Stephen A. has called me and been there every step of the way. I will say that. I will say, Stephen A. has reached out, he’s called, asked me anything,” Sharpe said. “I know a lot of people say a lot of things about Stephen A., all I can attest to is the way Stephen A. is with Shannon. And he’s been great.
“Because when I went through what I was going through at Fox, he was there. When I was going through this, he was calling, ‘Anything I can do? What can I do?’ I won’t get into private conversations that we have because that’s between he and I.”
Sharpe had previously worked alongside Smith on ESPN’s First Take after leaving Fox Sports in 2023. While some observers noted that Smith spoke more cautiously about Sharpe’s future with ESPN during a challenging time for Sharpe, both maintained publicly that their relationship remained strong.
The continued conversation between Sharpe and Smith suggests their professional rapport remains intact as they consider future broadcast opportunities.
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