Why is Shannon Sharpe leaving 'Undisputed'? The backstory with ...

The legendary tight end has hung up his hosting hat, bidding farewell to the adoring fans of the beloved FS1 morning show. He’s been Skip Bayless’ partner in crime on “Undisputed” since September 2016.

The departure of Sharpe from the show has been attributed to the escalating tensions between him and Bayless, which came to a head in January. This was triggered by a controversial tweet from Bayless about Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during the Buffalo Bills Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, leading to the cancellation of the game. Following his absence on “Undisputed” the following morning, Sharpe confronted Bayless upon his return.

Sharpe’s exit from the show occurred within two weeks of the report by the New York Post that he had reached a buyout agreement with Fox Sports. His final appearance on the show was scheduled to be after the NBA Finals.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is officially my last day at work. After seven years, the train stops with Shannon Sharpe and ‘Undisputed’ right here.” Said Sharpe on air as he said farewell to everyone on the show.

“Skip Bayless, you fought for me. I’m here because of you. You’ve allowed me to share the stage with you. You allow me to share the platform,” Sharpe commented as well. It comes as a surprise after reports of bad blood between the two.