Shannon Sharpe Postpones ‘Nightcap’ Tour Amid Misconduct Allegations

Retired NFL Hall of Famer and former ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe has postponed the highly anticipated summer tour for his popular podcast Nightcap, following recent allegations of sexual misconduct brought forward by two former girlfriends. The decision comes just weeks after Sharpe’s quiet exit from ESPN, further fueling speculation surrounding the controversy.

The Nightcap “NSFW Tour,” which was initially scheduled to kick off this summer with co-host and former NFL star Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson, was expected to span eight cities across June, July, and August. It was a follow-up to the show’s successful 2024 tour and its well-received live taping during the NFL Draft in Green Bay earlier this spring.

Sharpe addressed the postponement during the opening of a Nightcap livestream on Friday night. In a brief but clear statement, he said:

“We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour. We look forward to seeing you guys in the summer of 2026. It’s going to be even bigger, even better. But Ocho and I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thing as of right now.”

While Sharpe didn’t directly address the allegations, the timing of the postponement and his subsequent departure from ESPN have not gone unnoticed by fans and media outlets. As of Monday morning, the tour page on Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media website had been deactivated.

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for Sharpe, whose post-NFL media career has seen rapid success through digital platforms, including the Nightcap podcast and his widely viewed Club Shay Shay YouTube series.

It remains unclear whether Sharpe will address the misconduct allegations directly or how this development may impact his growing media brand. For now, fans will have to wait until 2026 to see Nightcap hit the road once again, pending what the future holds for one of sports media’s most polarizing voices.