Cam Newton delivered the mic drop of the year on ESPN First Take, turning what started as a routine segment into an absolute jaw-dropper.
Newton's debut on the show had him talking football, breaking down the weekend's NFL matchups, but then, things took a wild turn.
During a segment where the hosts were picking their Top 5 Homecoming Essentials, Newton kept it light, talking about how it's all about the party. Shannon Sharpe, not one to stay quiet, jumped in and said he "worries about something else."
That's when Newton dropped the hammer. "Watch out, Michelle!" he said, referencing Sharpe's recent Instagram live debacle, where things got personal with a woman named Michelle.
The reaction was immediate. Stephen A. Smith, the rest of the crew, the entire set—everyone erupted. And before anyone could really process what just happened, ESPN cut to a commercial. Behind the scenes? You can bet the producers were scrambling.
Cam Newton's first day on the job and he already has "Michelle" jokes for Shannon Sharpe pic.twitter.com/Uq818vWhaC
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 11, 2024
This wasn't just some off-the-cuff remark, either. It's clear Newton had this one in his back pocket, waiting for just the right moment to throw the knockout punch. And today, he landed it.
Social media, of course, lit up. Some fans were crying from laughter, knowing ESPN's producers were probably in full panic mode. Others weren't as impressed, calling it a cheap shot. But there's no denying that Cam Newton just cemented himself as a major player in the First Take arena. He showed he's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with the best—and isn't pulling any punches.
Welcome to TV, Cam. The hot takes just got hotter.
