Archive · 23 May 2025
Shaquille O'Neal Admits Bathroom Break Lie on Live TV
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal revealed the truth behind his unexpected exit during a live 'Inside the NBA' show.
Initially, he said he was just drinking water.
However, he later admitted he needed to go to the bathroom urgently.
He shared that he was trying a health cleanse involving olive oil, which led to the sudden need.
The incident, which happened on live TV, became a memorable moment due to the reactions of his co-hosts and the humorous way it was handled.
Shaquille O'Neal admitted he lied about the reason for his abrupt exit during an 'Inside the NBA' broadcast.
O'Neal initially claimed he left the set due to drinking a lot of water.
The real reason was a more urgent need to use the restroom, a 'number-two run.'
O'Neal revealed he was trying an olive oil cleanse for health purposes.
The incident occurred on the 'Inside the NBA' broadcast in April.
- Who
- Shaquille O'Neal.
- What
- Shaquille O'Neal admitted he lied about the reason for his sudden exit during an 'Inside the NBA' broadcast.
- When
- About a month after the incident, during an appearance on The Tonight Show.
- Where
- On the set of 'Inside the NBA' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'
- Why
- O'Neal was trying an olive oil cleanse which led to an urgent need to use the restroom.
- Subject
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Event
- Bathroom break during 'Inside the NBA'
- Show
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Original Explanation
- Drinking a lot of water
- Real Reason
- Needed to use the restroom
- Reason for Urgency
- Olive oil cleanse