John Skipper is finally opening up about his shocking exit from ESPN -- and admitting the "substance addiction" that led to his resignation was with cocaine.
"I did get some therapy. I did go through treatment," Skipper told The Hollywood Reporter.
"I thought the best thing to do was to take the time to check myself into a facility, and I was able to understand a bit more about substance use and to think about how it intersected with my life."
Skipper is adamant he never had a problem with alcohol, heroin or opioids -- it was strictly cocaine.
"At ESPN I did not use at work, nor with anyone at work, or with anyone I did business with. I never allowed it to interfere with my work, other than a missed plane and a few canceled morning appointments."
But, Skipper says he knew he had to come clean about his coke habit in December when someone he bought cocaine from tried to extort him.
The dealer is described in the article as a "strange source."
Skipper also claims rumors of alleged sexual misconduct contributing to his resignation are false.
"My behavior relative to women at ESPN was always respectful. I did not touch anybody inappropriately. I did not tell off-color jokes. I treated everybody with respect."