Former NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson faced public humiliation during a heated social media exchange with his ex-fiancée, Selling Tampa star Sharelle Rosado. The pair, who confirmed their split in October, clashed after Johnson attempted to engage Rosado online.
The Exchange
On Wednesday night, Rosado caught attention by posting a video of herself showcasing her outfit before attending a Rod Wave concert. Johnson, unable to resist commenting, re-posted the video on his X account with a simple question: “Where you going?”
Rosado’s response was both swift and brutal: “Not to you.”
Johnson’s Nightcap podcast account, co-hosted with Shannon Sharpe, didn’t hold back either, sharing Rosado’s response with a meme of Steve Carell’s The Office character Michael Scott cringing, further amplifying the embarrassment.
The Backstory
Rosado and Johnson were one of the most high-profile couples in the entertainment and sports world. The couple began dating in late 2020, and their romance culminated in an engagement in January 2023 when Johnson proposed with a dazzling 7.5-carat diamond ring. They also share a daughter, Serenity, born in January 2022.
However, their engagement came to an end earlier this fall. Rosado confirmed their split with a statement declaring, “He is a free man.” Despite the public announcement, Johnson admitted in an episode of Nightcap last month that he was actively trying to win her back.
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Johnson’s Reaction
After being shut down by Rosado in front of millions of followers, Johnson attempted damage control by posting a picture from the concert. The photo featured his daughter, Jicyra, with Rosado. However, Johnson placed an angry emoji over Rosado’s face in the snap, writing, “My first born @JicyraJ was gorgeous last night at Rod Wave concert.”
Despite the split, Johnson and Rosado’s lives remain intertwined. Jicyra, Johnson’s daughter from a previous relationship, works as a realtor for Rosado’s Allure Realty firm in Miami. Jicyra is also a model, balancing her real estate career with her father’s former fiancée as her employer.
Family Dynamics
Jicyra wasn’t the only member of Johnson’s family at the concert. Her sisters, Chade (21) and Cha’iel (19), also attended the event, showcasing the close-knit bond among Johnson’s children.
Johnson is a father to eight children in total, including Serenity, his daughter with Rosado. Despite their separation, the two have continued to co-parent Serenity, though their public interactions have been anything but amicable.
Johnson’s Public Plea
During a recent episode of Nightcap, Johnson admitted to Sharpe that he was struggling with the breakup.
“I’m in the house, I’m by myself,” Johnson confessed. “I like to laugh about a lot of things, and sometimes you have to laugh and make jokes to keep from crying. That woman left me. That woman left me, man.”
The reason behind their breakup remains unclear, with neither party providing detailed insight into what led to the split.
The Fallout
This latest social media spat only underscores the tension between Johnson and Rosado. While Johnson appears to be navigating his heartbreak publicly, Rosado seems focused on moving forward, leaving fans to speculate about what’s next for the former couple.
With Johnson’s penchant for public gestures and Rosado’s sharp rebuttals, it’s clear their story isn’t over yet—at least in the eyes of their millions of followers.
