‘Got a new job’ – ‘Ochocinco’ shocks Shannon Sharpe on live show with cryptic career announcement fans have deciphered

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Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson has an announcement to make.The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver teased his new career move on the latest episode of Nightcap alongside Shannon Sharpe.Johnson cryptically revealed his new job on the latest episode of NightcapGetty“Hey, can I tell you something?” Ocho said at one point.“You know I just got a new job.”“You got a new one?” Shannon replied. “Where you working at?”“Can I tell you?“I’ll see you on Monday,” ‘Ocho’ teased, causing Sharpe to burst out laughing.The pair chuckled away as Ocho pumped his fists in the air.“Congrats,” Sharpe responded.“Hey, hey, hey, thank you I appreciate that,” Johnson said.“Hey, and guess what else? I’mma see you on Tuesday too,” he added, sparking yet more laughter.Sharpe and Ocho howled as the former said “I’ll see you on Monday”X@NightcapShow_The former Bengals wide receiver has become a beloved media personalityGettySome were left confused by the announcement but others worked it out just from Ocho’s tease. ESPN’s flagship studio debate show, First Take, is filmed in downtown Manhattan, New York City in the mornings during the week.Sharpe is a regular on the show, hence Ocho’s tease, “I’ll see you on Monday.”The official Nightcap account on X also gave the game away.“Ocho got a job @ first take next week,” it posted.Fans caught wind of Johnson’s job update and congratulated him on the development.“my dawg finally getting on the show! Congrats Ocho!,” posted one fan.“CONGRATULATIONS OCHO YOU DESERVE IT MAN,” said another.“They done finally let Ocho in the door lol,” added a third.“Yessssss Lololll gonna b great,” a fourth said.He’s appeared on First Take beforeYouTube@ESPNNFLHowever, this won’t be the first time Johnson has appeared on First Take.The former wideout filled in for regulars Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith, and Molly Qerim in July and August last year while they were on vacation.Johnson appeared remotely throughout the week and discussed various hot button topics.One of the topics concerned Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, whom Johnson said was “in a class of his own” and “a talent that we haven’t seen before.”Fans loved his appearance and called for ESPN to sign him up as a regular guest moving forwards.“Ocho was good today. Sign him @espn,” one wrote.It’s unclear if Johnson will be appearing remotely or in-person on First Take next week, but either way his larger than life personality is sure to make the show a must-watch.