Shannon Sharpe set to join 'First Take'

Shannon Sharpe

Source: Hbcugameday.com

By: Joshua Martin

Many fans have been wondering where the outspoken NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe would land after his less than harmonious exit from FX1’s Undisputed alongside Skip Bayless. Sharpe decided to end his partnership with Bayless in June after the NBA Finals. Now per reports, the sports personality will sit across the debate desk against Stephen A. Smith twice a week on the hit sports debate show ‘First Take.’

This is honestly a full circle moment for Sharpe, as it was his guest appearances on the show with Bayless back when it aired on ESPN2 that a partnership between the two would be fruitful.

Smith has publicly expressed his interest in the two partnering up but mentioned Shannon has yet to sign on the dotted line..

Addressing the recent @ShannonSharpe “news” pic.twitter.com/eVe266Ps9d

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) August 18, 2023

He also stated that the two would be a great pairing because of his debate skills saying that it would make them both better.

“Iron sharpens iron, we elevate one another. When it comes to television, when it comes to being in front of a microphone or a camera, I’m not taking a back step to any-damn-body.”

— Stephen A. Smith

Sharpe’s official debut on the show is still unknown but he is expected to be on the show on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the football season. If that coincides with the NFL regular season, it could see him make an appearance on Sept. 11th.    

Sharpe is also expected to soon find a home for his podcast ‘Club Shay Shay’

Shannon Sharpe podcast ‘Club Shay Shay’

Sharpe was a three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro during a Hall of Fame NFL career with the Broncos and Ravens.

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