ESPN's Wilbon taking leave of absence to address health issues
Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption", is taking a leave of absence to address health issues.
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by ESPN ·
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ESPN's Wilbon taking leave of absence to address health issues
Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption", is taking a leave of absence to address health issues.
Longtime host Michael Wilbon steps away from ESPN due to ‘health issues’
Pardon the Interruption co-host to take leave of absence Wilbon did not go into detail but cited ‘worrisome signs’ Michael Wilbon is taking a break. The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network’s popular Pardon the Interruption talkshow alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced Monday he is taking a…
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: ESPN and The Guardian. ESPN published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Michael Wilbon, Pardon and Interruption.
By country: United States (1), United Kingdom (1).
