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Skip Bayless has been testing out different co-hosts on "Undisputed" since the departure of Shannon Sharpe. He appears to have settled on rapper Lil Wayne as his debate partner every Friday for the revamped version of the show.
"Brother Wayne is as into our relaunch as I am," Bayless said. "He is heart and soul into the relaunch and by the way, bigger picture, Wayne has agreed every Friday going forward to doing a segment with me live. He might not always be in the studio, depending on his schedule but he is going to join me every Friday for a segment."
Since its launch in September 2016, "Undisputed" has become one of the most popular sports debate shows. The main host is Skip Bayless, who has been joined by various debate partners over the years, with Shannon Sharpe being a regular.
Sharpe was the face of the show along with Bayless before leaving after the 2023 NBA Finals.
Lil Wayne is no stranger to "Undisputed". The opening theme song 'No Mercy' was a single by the rapper, with the well-known Lakers fan appearing alongside Bayless on the show from time to time.
The hip-hop artist also appeared on the show's first episode on Sept. 6, 2016.
"He is so deep when it comes to sports. He doesn't yell or scream but he does get emotional and you hang on every word because trust me, he is thought through every single word," said Bayless. "I like to say that I see things and say things others don't. Wayne is my match that's why I love him so much. That is why we text so much about sports."
Skip Bayless and Undisputed still going strong
The ratings of "Undisputed" have been rising over the years. In 2018, it averaged 165,000 viewers, which increased in 2019 to 196,000. In November 2022, the show had the highest-rated broadcast during the telecast of England vs Iran at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, peaking at 499,000 viewers.
As the show moves forward, Skip Bayless is expected to experiment with different co-hosts until he finds the perfect fit.
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