The relationship between Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, a retired NFL star, and Sharelle Rosado, known for her role on the reality TV show "Selling Tampa," has been a topic of much discussion and speculation. From their initial connection to their recent split, their journey has been filled with both joyous moments and significant challenges.
The Beginning of a Romance
Rosado and Johnson made their romance Instagram official in November 2020. However, the seeds of their relationship were sown much earlier. Rosado shared during an episode of the "I Am Athlete" podcast. “He was always a crush of mine. Like for years. Sexy, tall, chocolate."
“I slid in his DMs. We used to tell - the joke was, we met on Christian Mingle, but I actually slid in his DMs,” Rosado shared during an episode of the "I Am Athlete" podcast. The realtor recalled seeing her future fiancé at track meets when she went to support her daughters, adding, "I would see him. I didn’t say anything, but I slid into his DMs, and he responded like two seconds later. We exchanged numbers.
Although the twosome both showed an interest in one another, Rosado noted that it took a few years for them to take the next step in their relationship, saying, "We were friends, and then I stopped talking to him." That same month, Johnson opened up about how "truly happy" he was with Rosado during an interview on the "I Am Athlete" podcast.
Engagement and Public Life
The realtor and the former NFL star got engaged in early 2023 after welcoming a 2-year-old daughter, Serenity, in January 2022. “This was absolutely beautiful and to see my family and friends here to celebrate our love, that really did it for me,” Rosado told PEOPLE at the time. “He is definitely not a planner, so for him to pull this off for me is so amazing.
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After the couple went public, the Allure Realty founder announced that they were expecting a baby. The events leading up to their breakup were documented on season 1 of Netflix's W.A.G.s to Riches.
Chad 'Ocho Cinco' Johnson & Sharelle Rosado Split: What Happened?
The Split and its Aftermath
Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson and his fiancée, Sharelle Rosado, have split according to a X post on Saturday (Oct. The Selling Tampa star made the announcement that they are “no longer together,” and asked fans to stop “tagging” them in photos. “Chad and I are no longer together please stop tagging us,” the real estate broker wrote. She deleted the post after.
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.
Sharelle Rosado explained her and Chad Ochocinco” Johnson’s breakup during an appearance on the “Reality with the King” podcast on January 2, 2024. “The s-t I saw was crazy,” Rosado, 37, told host Carlos King.
“Yes, I went through the phone and that’s how I found out,” Rosado continued, adding she found “women everywhere” on his device. “They’re gonna throw themselves at him because of who he is,” she said. “Chad is a fine-ass man.
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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.
Johnson, who is the father of eight children from previous relationships, got into a long-distance romance with Rosado two years later.
Rosado and Johnson's issues started when they discussed their financial plans for the future - starting with a prenup. The athlete wasn't thrilled with Rosado asking for "lump sum alimony" at 3 million a year so he countered with $15,000 a month. From there, Rosado mentioned wanting 25 percent in Johnson's podcast earnings, which he denied.
"This basically tells me she's really not ready to get married," he said during the reality series.
Reactions and Reflections
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.
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"I'm just saying, I'm blocked," Chad Johnson remarked. "I don't know what to do. [...] If you live it publicly, you break up publicly? It's okay. I can deal with that, though. The stove is hot, boy. I won't touch it. No, [she didn't say not to call her anymore]. Why don't you do me a favor? Why don't you be the moderator? *laughs* You laughing. That s**t ain't funny, man. That s**t hurt, boy. All I do is tweet normal. I tweet football, that's it. That's with me.
Shannon Sharpe basically advised Chad Johnson to keep things offline, to give Sharelle Rosado space, and to be ready to have a conversation when she's ready.
Rosado said she and Johnson both cried when they “had a few words” about what she discovered on his phone. The mother of four added, “… I was just fed up.
“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.
As it relates to the infidelity issues, Rosado has been honest about cheating on her ex-husband with Chad and approaching the former athlete first in the recent past.
Previous Relationships
The former football player was previously married to Evelyn Lozada in 2012. After 41 days, Lozada filed for divorce when her then-husband was arrested on a domestic battery charge. At the time, the athlete pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 12 months of probation.
Future Prospects
“Later… we’ll see,” she said about potentially getting back with the Nightcap co-host.
Maybe we will see a public resolution to this or they will settle this in private, which seems like the ideal move.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Instagram Official | November 2020 |
| Welcomed Daughter Serenity | January 2022 |
| Engagement | Early 2023 |
| Sharelle Confirmed Split on X | October 2023 |
| Sharelle Discussed Breakup on "Reality with the King" Podcast | January 2024 |
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