Longtime host Michael Wilbon steps away from ESPN due to ‘health issues’

Michael Wilbon, the co-host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption since 2001 and former Washington Post sports columnist, has announced a leave of absence. The 67-year-old host cited multiple health issues and worrisome signs as the reason for his departure. In a post on X, Wilbon described his situation as moving to the injured list, though he expressed hope that this period of absence would not be an extended one while he addresses these medical concerns.