Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith, and Cam Newton (Photo via ESPN)
Recently, it was announced that Cam Newton would appear regularly on ESPN’s “First Take” alongside Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe. Friday was his first day on set, and he already fits right in.

As part of the shows HBCU roadshow, the crew is setting up at Tenessee State University for the school’s homecoming football game.

Of course, homecoming is a big deal for many schools and students, and Newton highlighted that. “It’s a party, Stephen A. We ain’t worried about class,” said Newton.

That’s when Sharpe chimes in with, “I’m worried about something else, but we can’t say that.”

Newton immediately responds, “Watch out, Michelle,” as everyone on set starts losing their minds.

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

Of course, Newton is referring to the now viral mistake of Sharpe going on Instagram Live while having s2xual intercourse with a woman, who was later revealed to be named Michelle.

Many were worried when the network announced Newton’s hiring, but his personality seemed to fit perfectly with Sharpe and Smith, and this could become an amazing trio that stays together for a long time.

Cam Newton Is Excited For This New Opportunity

Newton has been working within the sports media for a while, but they have mostly been independent sources like his own shows.

This is his first long-term opportunity with a large network, and he will not take it for granted.

“I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN,” he said, according to an ESPN press release. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.”

Travis Kelce Used One Word To Describe His Whirlwind Relationship With Taylor Swift

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce is proud to have girlfriend Taylor Swift by his side, and he doesn’t mind that the whole world is watching.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since at least September 2023 when she shocked everybody by showing up to Arrowhead Stadium. The move came months after Kelce first publicly expressed interest in Swift, after attending one of her concerts and failing to send a friendship bracelet to her with his number on it.

Travis Kelce knows just how obsessed the world is with his relationship.

“I’m very aware,” Kelce said when asked whether he understands the “impact” his romance with Taylor Swift was having on the NFL.

“Obviously, this is mostly because Taylor’s in my life now and we got her [to be] part of Chiefs Kingdom,” he explained in a resurfaced interview with sports reporter Laura Okmin ahead of the Super Bowl.

“And sure enough, that brought an entire entourage of human beings who just love to support her and love to support everything that she’s about.”

He used an incredible word to describe their relationship.

“With that being said, I do, you know, have a guarded approach to it,” he explained before Super Bowl 58. “But at the same time, I know what me and Taylor have is special, so I get [the interest].”

Taylor Swift was spotted at 13 of Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs football games this past season, first popping up in a box at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri on Sept. 24, 2023. The team won 10 of the 13 games at which she’s been in attendance.

That also included the team winning playoff games over the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and then the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

Kelce finished the Super Bowl with nine receptions for 93 yards, including a crucial catch in overtime.

The 34-year-old slowed down slightly in 2023, finishing with 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns. It should be noted he did miss two games, Week 1 due to injury and Week 17 as he chose to sit out with the Chiefs not playing for anything.