The breakup between Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Sharelle Rosado has taken a dramatic turn, with Rosado revealing that she discovered text messages from other women on Johnson’s phone before their split.
“When we were together, there were some… going on and I found out about it, texting other women, you know, [inaudible] around,” she told Carlos King during an appearance on the “Reality with the King” podcast.
Rosado, known for her role on the reality TV show “Selling Tampa,” shared her thoughts on the matter after revealing what nobody knew but plenty suspected. When they broke up, she shared the news on X, stating that they were no longer together and asking fans to stop tagging her in photos with the former Cincinnati Bengals player. She added a pointed comment, “He is a free man ladies,” which has led to speculation about the reasons behind their breakup. She deleted the post after.
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The former NFL wide receiver has some explaining to do
Chad Johnson, a retired NFL star, has addressed the breakup on his podcast, “Nightcap,” expressing his feelings and acknowledging the challenges of navigating a public breakup. He mentioned that he is blocked by Rosado and is unsure how to proceed, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
The discovery of the text messages has undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, with fans and social media users weighing in on the breakup. Some believe that the messages were a significant factor in Rosado’s decision to end the relationship, while others think there may be more to the story.
“I respect Chad and at the end of the day, we’re still a family, no matter what things happen,” Rosado said. “Nobody’s perfect and I’m not here to judge him. I’ve had infidelity issues. It happened to me. I did it to someone. I’ve done it to somebody in my younger days.” The former couple share a 2-year-old daughter, Serenity.