Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson just shut down exit rumors with big FOX contract extensions
If you're a fan of NFL Sundays on FOX, breathe easy, Charissa Thompson and
Erin Andrews
aren't going anywhere. Just as some folks were wondering if the iconic duo might be heading out after some offseason whispers, FOX Sports hit the brakes on that panic and came through with a power move:
contract extensions
for both.
So yes, football's favorite sideline boss and kickoff queen are back for another season and the vibes are immaculate.
FOX re-signs Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson ahead of the 2025 NFL season
Ahead of the upcoming NFL season, FOX Sports confirmed it has extended the contracts of both Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, two of the network's most recognizable on-air talents.
And if you thought Thompson was leaving? She shut that down herself
. 'No, I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX,'
she told
Front Office Sports
, laughing off the speculation that had started swirling online.
(Phew.)
Andrews, of course, will continue her top-tier role on FOX's A-team broadcast crew, reporting from the sidelines alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and none other than Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Thompson will keep bringing the energy on
Fox NFL Kickoff
, setting the tone for your entire football Sunday.
Amid other big shakeups, FOX makes sure its
NFL coverage
stays strong where it counts
This move comes at a key moment for the network. With longtime analyst Jimmy Johnson officially stepping away after two decades, locking in Andrews and Thompson adds much-needed stability to FOX's NFL coverage.
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Erin Andrews has been a mainstay on NFL sidelines for years, but her star power only continues to rise especially now that she's part of the all-new Burkhardt-Brady broadcast trio. And Charissa? She's the one warming up the crowd every Sunday with
Kickoff
, keeping the tone fun, fast, and football-obsessed before the big games begin.
Together, they help define FOX's NFL identity. So these extensions aren't just feel-good deals, they're smart business.
Their podcast 'Calm Down' proves these two are more than just Sunday faces
Beyond the cameras and sidelines, Andrews and Thompson have built something special together with their hit podcast
Calm Down with Erin and Charissa
. It's where they dish behind-the-scenes stories, NFL takes, and unfiltered life chats that keep fans locked in all week long.
Whether it's Andrews talking about traveling with Tom Brady's new team or Thompson cracking up over fantasy football disasters, the pod is just more proof that their dynamic clicks both on and off the field.
In a media world full of copy-paste coverage, these two are the real deal and fans know it.
FOX doubled down on chemistry, experience, and pure star power
The takeaway? FOX didn't just re-sign two NFL hosts, they doubled down on what makes their coverage work. With Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson leading the charge, Sundays are in great hands.
So while teams are finalizing rosters and quarterbacks are fine-tuning their throws, FOX already scored big by keeping its MVPs right where they belong.
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