Shaq eats a frog on live TV after losing sports bet to co-host

There's a reason why betting is a dangerous game.

And as a result, he had to chow down on his amphibious amuse-bouche last night (12 January).

Wearing a Georgia helmet, Johnson bowled into the studio with a swagger, carrying a platter, the contents of which were covered by a shiny cloche.

What could be underneath? I think we all know.

Revealing the deep fried frogs, Shaq didn't look to bothered, grabbing hold of one and diving straight in.

"I'm a man of my word," he tells the host. "I'm a man of my word, Ernie."

Then, grinning with a chunk of frog between his teeth, Shaq says: "I just want to let ya'll know these frog legs are good!"

However, it was revealed recently that Shaq doesn't always come through.

The pair were discussing some of the athletic skill they had just witnessed on their NBA show, when Barkley said: "These two games tonight have been spectacular."

Shaq then bet Barkley that he couldn't spell the word 'spectacular'.

"He can spell spectacular," assured the host.

To which Shaq replied: "No he can't. $10,000. Cash."

Not backing down, Barkley pulled it out of the bag right at the death, announcing: "S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R."

But he later revealed during an interview that he was still waiting for his money.

Come on, Shaq!