After Chad Johnson showed up late to a live recording of Nightcap in Week 1 of the NFL season, co-host Shannon Sharpe didn’t hold back. He called out Johnson’s lack of professionalism right on-air, making for some intense moments! The next day, Sharpe took to the mic again to clarify his stance and apologize, adding another layer to this unfolding drama. What a way to kick off the season!
So, on Sunday night, Johnson got held up because his rideshare driver accidentally locked his keys in the car. Sharpe started going back and forth with him, saying he should act more professional and just call a proper car service like most people in the media do. He stressed that Johnson needed to treat Nightcap with the same importance as his gigs at ESPN and The CW when it comes to being on time. “You say you want to be professional and do ESPN, but then you hop in a bootleg ride. Good luck with that!” Sharpe said. Later that day, he got pretty frustrated during an ad read because of some miscommunication with his producers in the studio.
In a video shared on Monday, Sharpe opened up about his thoughts on the argument with Johnson and highlighted why it’s so important for both of them to stay on their toes. “What I’m going to do is push, pull, and help Ocho reach a level he didn’t think he could achieve,” Sharpe said. “When you step into a studio, they want a timeslot. So, what’s your preferred slot, and can we make it work? Absolutely! I really want Ocho to take this seriously.”
Sharpe is excited about Nightcap, which he and Johnson have transformed from a late-night Zoom show into a YouTube sensation in just a year. He truly believes they can take it to the big leagues sooner rather than later, and it’s easy to see why he’s optimistic. This summer, Nightcap even hit the road with a tour of live shows at theaters across the country. Each of their livestreams during football season has already racked up over 250,000 views!
Some people were surprised when Sharpe chose Johnson as his co-host for the nightly show, but honestly, their chemistry is amazing and has attracted a huge audience. As Nightcap continues to grow, Sharpe is encouraging the younger Johnson to embrace perfectionism and make some sacrifices.
“When I look at Ocho, I see a guy who wants to succeed but hasn’t had the chance to really step up yet. I’m going to push him to be great,” Sharpe shared. “I believe there’s a level of professionalism and common courtesy that comes with greatness.”
serves as any indication, their mutual trust and ability to deliver an exceptional show will lead them to great success.