Shannon Sharpe’s Ex-Girlfriend Wants That S*x Tape — And She’s Not Backing Down
It looks like Shannon Sharpe’s past is catching up with him — fast. And sis, it’s messy, painful, and very expensive.
Just days after settling a jaw-dropping $15 million lawsuit with a woman named Gabbi Zuniga, another woman from his past, Michelle Evans, is coming back into the spotlight — and she’s making sure her voice isn’t ignored.
Let’s rewind for a second. Shannon, the former NFL star turned media personality, reportedly had to sell off part of his Club Shay Shay podcast empire to come up with the settlement money for Gabbi, who accused him of a brutal sexual assault. But as the dust settles on that case, Michelle Evans — who filed her own lawsuit against Shannon back in 2023 — is now turning up the heat.
Michelle claims she and Shannon dated from 2002 until 2010. According to her, the relationship was toxic and abusive. In an emotional interview with The U.S. Sun, she said Shannon was “controlling” and “domineering,” and that things took a horrific turn when she tried to leave him. What she described next was graphic, gut-wrenching, and hard to hear.
“I told him no,” Michelle said. “But he overpowered me, put me to my knees, put his p*nis in my mouth… and then put me on the bed.” She breaks down describing the moment, saying, “I had said no, and I said no… and so it was the hardest. Yeah, this is too hard.”
Because the alleged sexual assault happened in 2010, the statute of limitations has expired, meaning Michelle can’t sue him for that crime directly. But she’s still coming for him — legally and publicly. Her lawsuit accuses Shannon of defamation, libel, and slander, claiming he lied about her on-air multiple times during segments on FOX Sports and ESPN, even calling her a “liar” by name.
And now? Michelle’s making moves. She just sent a legal “preservation notice” to attorney Tony Buzbee (yes, thatTony Buzbee, who represented Gabbi Zuniga) and Gabbi herself. Why? Because she wants them to preserve the alleged s*x tape that was reportedly a key piece of evidence in the $15 million Zuniga settlement. If that tape exists, Michelle wants it available for her own case.
In other words: Michelle’s not playing. And if that tape really exists, it could turn this defamation lawsuit into something way bigger.
Of course, Shannon isn’t staying silent either. Through a spokesperson, he issued a sharp response: “Michelle Evans’ claims are ridiculous and completely without merit.” That’s the same line he’s used before. But with Gabbi’s massive settlement and now two women accusing him of deeply disturbing behavior, people are starting to pay attention.
Let’s be real — this is not just a headline. It’s a reflection of how powerful men can spin the narrative while survivors are often dismissed or buried under legalese. Michelle’s fight may not lead to a criminal trial, but it’s about holding someone accountable for silencing her voice and smearing her name.
And in the age of #MeToo, that kind of courage is exactly what this moment demands.
So what’s next? Keep your popcorn close and your timeline refreshed. This isn’t over — not even close.