Michelle Beadle is taking the recent buzz around Shannon Sharpe’s viral mishap in stride, injecting some humor into the situation that has taken social media by storm.
The unexpected incident unfolded on Wednesday when Sharpe, an ESPN host and NFL Hall of Famer, accidentally live-streamed a rather private moment on his Instagram page. Though the video itself showed nothing but a floorboard, the audio told a different story. Distinct grunting sounds could be heard, and at one point, a male voice in the background seemed to say, “That’s my Michelle.”
This led to widespread speculation and playful rumors online, with many users suggesting that the “Michelle” in question might be none other than Michelle Beadle, the former ESPN host. Social media was quickly abuzz with jokes and memes linking Beadle to the incident, even though there was no actual evidence pointing to her involvement.
Beadle, who has always been known for her sharp wit, responded in a lighthearted manner, putting the rumors to rest with a simple yet effective post. “It was not me,” she wrote on social media, adding a smiley-face emoji for good measure. Her fans immediately joined in on the fun, with many applauding her for addressing the situation with humor.
Beadle, who spent two separate stints at ESPN—first from 2009 to 2012 and then again from 2014 to 2019—has since moved on to other media ventures. She currently co-hosts the show “Beadle & Decker” on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio and appears on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.”
Her continued presence in sports media keeps her in the public eye, making her an easy target for such rumors, especially in the age of viral social media moments.
As for Sharpe, who only joined ESPN long after Beadle’s departure, he has since addressed the awkward live-streaming blunder.
While he offered an explanation for the incident, Beadle’s lighthearted response has helped put to rest any theories linking her to the mishap.
Now, with Beadle’s clarification, it’s clear she had no involvement in Sharpe’s accidental broadcast—leaving the internet to move on from yet another bizarre social media saga.
