Shannon Sharpe returned to ESPN after an accidental Instagram Live incident where explicit audio of him engaging in sexual activity was broadcast to his 3.2 million followers. Initially claiming his account was hacked, Sharpe later admitted it was a mistake due to his lack of familiarity with the platform. He expressed embarrassment over the incident during a special episode of his podcast, emphasizing that he strives to maintain professionalism. In a humorous twist, Sharpe's brand 'EIGHTYFOUR' briefly sold t-shirts referencing the incident, including one that read '69 Michelle,' before pulling the items from sale. Despite the blunder, Sharpe is not facing any disciplinary action from ESPN. He noted the importance of privacy and pledged to leave his phone in the car during future intimate moments.