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Michael Wilbon Takes Leave From ESPN for Health Reasons
Michael Wilbon is taking an indefinite leave from ESPN to address several health issues. The long-time host of Pardon the Interruption said his recent struggles had left him exhausted, and that the break will cover both his work on the show and his NBA duties.
Wilbon has co-hosted PTI with Tony Kornheiser since it began in 2001, and also works as a studio analyst for ESPN’s NBA coverage. He said he has diabetes and linked his health problems to ignoring issues amid frequent overnight flights. Pablo Torre and Frank Isola will guest-host PTI this week, while other NBA analysts cover his duties; ESPN said it supports him and looks forward to his return when he is ready.
In short
- Michael Wilbon is taking an indefinite leave from ESPN.
- He cited multiple health issues and said he has diabetes.
- Guest hosts and analysts will cover his duties.
Explained simply
Michael Wilbon is an American sports journalist and television presenter. He and fellow journalist Tony Kornheiser have hosted Pardon the Interruption, known as PTI, on ESPN since it began in 2001; the programme features the pair discussing and debating sports news.
Wilbon also works as a studio analyst for ESPN’s NBA coverage. The NBA is the National Basketball Association, the top professional basketball league in the United States and Canada. His health issues include diabetes, a condition that affects how the body manages blood sugar, and he has said frequent overnight flights were part of the strain on his health.