Split photo of Shannon Sharpe in shock and Brittany Renner talking on a couch.

Brittany Renner has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but her latest appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast took things to a whole new level. In a conversation that was as raw as it was hilarious, the social media sensation peeled back the curtain on her personal life in a way that left even the unflappable Sharpe completely floored.

It all started innocently enough, with the pair diving into the age-old debate about dating double standards. Renner, who’s made a career out of being unapologetically herself, didn’t hesitate to compare her own romantic resume to that of none other than Derek Jeter, the former Yankees superstar whose dating history has been as celebrated as his legendary career on the diamond. “So, because my dating pool is, I mean, my god—impressive,” she quipped, flashing that signature confidence and a mischievous grin. Sharpe, never one to miss a beat, quickly interjected: “Expansive.”

That’s when Renner decided to just lay it all out there, no filter, no hesitation. “Expansive? I’ve had s3x with 35 guys, OK?” she fired back, her tone equal parts defiant and matter-of-fact. For a split second, you could almost hear the internet gasp. But the real show was Sharpe’s reaction: the NFL Hall of Famer, who’s heard just about everything in his day, was so stunned he reached for his glass, took a shot, then abandoned all pretense and drank straight from the bottle. It was the kind of unscripted, laugh-out-loud moment that you can’t make up—and one that instantly went viral.

But beneath the laughter, Renner was making a point that’s all too real for women in the public eye. Why is it, she wondered aloud, that men like Jeter can parade their conquests and be celebrated for it, while women are still expected to keep their numbers a secret? Why does the world cheer for a bachelor’s “impressive” list but sneer when a woman owns her past? “I shouldn’t be judged for having great taste,” Renner insisted, her voice steady and unashamed. In her world, confidence isn’t just a defense mechanism—it’s a badge of honor.

The exchange quickly lit up social media, with fans and critics alike weighing in on everything from Renner’s candor to Sharpe’s priceless reaction. Some praised her for her honesty, calling her a breath of fresh air in a world obsessed with image and reputation. Others, predictably, clutched their pearls and questioned whether such openness was “appropriate.” But if Renner’s history has taught us anything, it’s that she’s not playing by anyone else’s rules. For her, the only opinion that matters is her own—and maybe, just maybe, the millions of followers who tune in to see what she’ll do next.

For Sharpe, the moment was a reminder that even the most seasoned hosts can be caught off guard. His reaction—equal parts shock and admiration—was the kind of genuine, human response that makes Club Shay Shay must-watch content. In an era where so many interviews feel rehearsed and sanitized, this was something different: two people talking, laughing, and, for a moment, letting the world in on a conversation that felt both outrageous and oddly relatable.

As the dust settles and the memes continue to fly, one thing is clear: Brittany Renner’s willingness to own her truth, no matter how much it ruffles feathers, is exactly what keeps her at the center of the cultural conversation. Love her or hate her, you can’t ignore her—and after her latest appearance, it’s safe to say she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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When Sharpe asked why Renner felt as if she needed to share that information publicly, she said, “Probably the same reason that I wrote a book: because I feel called to share. There are some things that maybe moving forward I would keep to myself. But I mean, I just told you I had s3x with 35 guys—an updated number for people who have been following the number for years.”

Renner also discussed sl3eping with three men in a day and getting a yeast infection. “I came out pretty unscathed for just a yeast infection, considering what I could’ve gotten,” she said.

The Instagram model further revealed she had been on birth control for a decade prior to getting pregnant with her first child with Charlotte Hornets star P.J. Washington in 2021.

“I had my baby when I was 29. I thought I was doing it right. I thought that was my guy,” she said of Washington.

For his part, Washington has pretty much stayed quiet about Renner for some time now. That may be the best way to protect his mental health.