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, the co-host of ESPN's popular Pardon the Interruption talkshow alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced on Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as multiple health issues".

Wilbon, who turns 68 later this month, wrote in a post on X that he is taking a trip to the injured list" but added he hopes it is not an extended one".