Shannon Sharpe left the FS1 show "Undisputed" in 2023 primarily due to escalating tensions and personal conflicts with his co-host Skip Bayless. Sharpe felt disrespected by Bayless, particularly after Bayless accused him of being jealous of Tom Brady in a controversial on-air moment. This incident and other personal shots taken by Bayless led to a breakdown in their working relationship. Sharpe described the situation as reaching a point where they needed to go their separate ways, despite the show's popularity at the time. He left after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports and subsequently joined ESPN's "First Take".
