NFL legend Shannon Sharpe on sexually explicit Instagram Live: “My heart sank into my pants. It sank into my pants” | Trends

What did Shannon Sharpe say in his Instagram story?

Shortly after the clip was shared on various social media platforms, Sharpe posted an Instagram story claiming he had been hacked. In the story, he wrote: “Beware, my Instagram account @shannonsharpe84 was hacked this morning. My team and I are working hard to figure this out – UNC.” (Also read: 'I'm sorry': Shannon Sharpe apologizes for calling Stephen Smith 'Skip')

How did he feel about the incident?

Sharpe later confirmed in an episode of Nightcap, a podcast he co-hosts with Chad Johnson, also known as Ochocinco, that he himself appeared in the video.

Sharpe expressed his embarrassment and disappointment over the incident, saying, “I threw my phone on the bed. I've never been on IG Live. I don't know how that works,” he said on the podcast. Sharpe claimed he had no idea about the incident until someone from his marketing team informed him that it was live.

“My heart sank. It sank. Then I called my agent, the agency and ESPN. I just had to tell them the truth. My phone was not hacked. I was a healthy, active man.”

Watch Sharpe’s video on his podcast here:

Sharpe's clip from his podcast was shared on September 12. Since its publication, it has been viewed more than 2.2 million times. The post has also received numerous likes and comments.

This is how people reacted:

One person wrote: “He told the truth and took responsibility.”

Another X user said, “UNC has taken responsibility and life goes on.”

“It's not that serious, UNC. I appreciate your integrity, but this is not a stain on your professionalism or reputation,” another posted.