Actress and comedian Amanda Seales is going viral again, this time for her candid, eyebrow-raising reaction to news that former NFL star and sports commentator Shannon Sharpe has reportedly been let go from ESPN.
In a video shared on her Instagram stories and reposted widely on social media, Seales appears to connect Sharpe’s departure with what she describes as a “karmic update”, offering no explicit details but clearly referencing a past controversy involving a young woman and a settlement that avoided trial.
“I was in the world, minding my business… and then karma was brought to my attention,” Seales began with a smirk. “Redemption does come quicken,” she added, quoting her Grenadian mother on Emancipation Day, a Caribbean holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery in British colonies.
While Seales didn’t name specifics, her comments echo public backlash Sharpe faced online over past interviews and allegations — including discussions about a 2021 case involving a young woman that was resolved through a settlement.
“You’re Damn Rude”
Seales, known for her unfiltered commentary on race, gender, and power dynamics in media, shifted tone mid-video to remind her followers of the broader stakes:
“You know what’s not funny? What it looks like that young 20-year-old lady was put through. And no, he was not tried in a court of law — because he chose to settle instead.”
The former Insecure star ended her video with a pointed message that many interpreted as a shot at Sharpe’s past behavior:
“You’re damn rude.”
ESPN Yet to Confirm Exit
ESPN has not issued an official statement confirming Shannon Sharpe’s departure, and details around the nature of his alleged exit remain unverified. Sharpe, who joined ESPN’s First Take in 2023 after leaving FS1’s Undisputed, has faced both acclaim and criticism for his outspoken sports commentary and celebrity interviews.
His most recent episode aired last week, and fans quickly noticed his absence from the current lineup.
Seales: A Voice Unafraid of Controversy
Amanda Seales has long used her platform to challenge celebrity silence and industry double standards, especially when it comes to how Black women are treated in media. Her remarks drew both applause and criticism, with supporters praising her for “speaking truth to power” and detractors accusing her of “kicking a man while he’s down.”
But Seales, for her part, made one thing clear:
“I didn’t go looking for karma. It came to me.”
As speculation swirls around Sharpe’s future in broadcasting, Seales’ comments remind the public that behind every headline is often a deeper story — and a reckoning still waiting to unfold.
