why did shannon sharpe leave undisputed

Shannon Sharpe left the show "Undisputed" primarily due to escalating tensions and a deteriorating relationship with his co-host Skip Bayless. The conflict came to a head in January 2023 following a controversial tweet from Bayless related to a sensitive incident in the NFL. Sharpe felt disrespected by Bayless over time, especially after Bayless made personal shots at Sharpe's NFL career in comparison to Tom Brady, which deeply affected Sharpe. This buildup of disrespect and unresolved issues ultimately led Sharpe to decide to leave the show after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports. He emotionally thanked Bayless on his final show, acknowledging Bayless helped him get to where he was, despite their strained relationship. Bayless, on the other hand, claims he never lost respect for Sharpe and was shocked by Sharpe's departure. Sharpe moved on to join ESPN's "First Take" after his exit from "Undisputed".