Former NFL star and media persona Shannon Sharpe has introduced the postponement of the extremely anticipated “Nightcap” podcast tour, initially scheduled for the summer season of 2025. The choice comes within the wake of a $50 million civil lawsuit filed in opposition to Sharpe, alleging sexual assault and different severe claims.
Tour Postponement Particulars
Throughout a current episode of the “Nightcap” podcast, co-hosted with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Sharpe addressed the change in plans:
“We’ve determined to postpone the Nightcap tour,” Sharpe mentioned. “We sit up for seeing you guys in the summertime of 2026. It’s going to be even greater, even higher. However Ocho and I’ve come to the conclusion that that is one of the best factor as of proper now.”
The tour was set to kick off on June 13 in Baltimore, with subsequent stops in cities together with Philadelphia, Charlotte, Detroit, and Los Angeles. Ticket holders have been suggested to retain their tickets, as they are going to be honored for the rescheduled dates in 2026.
Authorized Allegations
The postponement follows a lawsuit filed on April 20, 2025, by a former romantic associate, recognized as Jane Doe. The plaintiff alleges that Sharpe engaged in sexual battery, emotional abuse, and rape throughout their almost two-year relationship. The swimsuit additionally claims that Sharpe secretly recorded intimate encounters and as soon as threatened her life.
Sharpe has vehemently denied all allegations, stating that the connection was solely consensual. His legal professional, Lanny J. Davis, dismissed the lawsuit as a “cynical try to shake down Mr. Sharpe,” revealing that Sharpe had beforehand supplied a settlement of a minimum of $10 million.
Skilled Affect
In gentle of the allegations, Sharpe has briefly stepped down from his function on ESPN’s “First Take” to give attention to his household and deal with the authorized issues. Regardless of this, he continues to supply content material for his podcasts, “Nightcap” and “Membership Shay Shay.”
Chad Johnson has expressed unwavering help for Sharpe throughout this era. In a current interview, Johnson said, “I’m not leaping ship due to his private stuff. You deal with no matter it’s good to deal with, I’ll all the time be right here.”
Trying Forward
Whereas the authorized proceedings are anticipated to increase over the approaching months, Sharpe has indicated plans to return to ESPN forward of the 2025 NFL season. Followers are hopeful that the “Nightcap” tour will resume as scheduled in 2026, bringing the dynamic duo of Sharpe and Johnson again to the dwell stage.
