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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It got ugly': Former FOX Sports analyst Cris Carter reveals the real reason behind Joy Taylor's firing
Joy Taylor was fired by FOX Sports recently.(Image via Joy Taylor/Instagram) Joy Taylor, the former FOX Sports exec, shocked fans as her contract was not renewed a week ago. This comes months after she was involved in one of the biggest scandals in FOX Sports after a former makeup artist had accused her of having inappropriate sexual relationships with seniors at work. Now, there is some clarity about what happened with Joy Taylor as she was fired from FOX Sports a week ago. Former FOX Sports analyst Cris Carter clears the air on why Joy Taylor was fired by the company, months after the lawsuit A few hours ago, former FOX Sports analyst and NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter opened up on his popular podcast, Fully Loaded, about what might have happened at FOX Sports. Why Fox Had No Choice But to Fire Joy Taylor NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter said, "Fox had no choice but to fire her…" Cris Carter added, 'They had to tear down everything Dixon had his hands on. It got ugly." For the unversed, earlier this year, former FOX Sports makeup artist Noushin Faraji had filed a lawsuit against Joy Taylor. In her complaint, Noushin Faraji had mentioned that FOX Sports exec, Charlie Dixon, had tried to approach her for sexual favours. Apparently, as per the lawsuit, when Noushin Faraji approached Joy Taylor to complain about Charlie Dixon, her complaint was not taken seriously. It was also at this time that the former makeup artists had reportedly found out that Joy Taylor has sexual relationships with Charlie Dixon and her colleague and former NFL player, Emmanuel Acho. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo What has happened ever since the lawsuit was filed against Joy Taylor Joy Taylor had slammed such rumours and had maintained that she was innocent amid all the mess. But this news had sparked outrage among fans, even though FOX Sports had issued a statement about investigating this issue. Now, it's been a few months since this lawsuit came to light and while Joy Taylor had continued with her work at FOX Sports, it seems the company has now taken against her. However, neither Joy Taylor nor FOX Sports has issued a statement on why she was fired from her work. FAQs When did Joy Taylor join FOX Sports? Joy Taylor joined FOX Sports in 2016 How old is Joy Taylor currently? Joy Taylor is 38 years old Also Read: Joy Taylor breaks her silence after getting fired from FOX Sports but gets brutally trolled for her new post For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joy Taylor celebrates some good news with her NFL rookie nephew after Fox firing
Joy Taylor took her mind off her Fox Sports ouster on Thursday night as she spent some time with her NFL rookie nephew, Mason Taylor. Earlier this week, The Athletic reported that Taylor was losing her job at the network, as her show 'Speak' and two other programs were being eliminated. Taylor co-hosted 'Speak' with Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce, while morning shows 'Breakfast Ball' and 'The Facility' were also cancelled. However, she had some good news to celebrate on Friday as her nephew signed his rookie deal with the Jets. Taylor, a second-round pick by Gang Green in this year's NFL Draft, signed a four-year, $10.5million deal according to multiple reports. And $9.6million of that figure is guaranteed at signing, according to Spotrac. A night earlier, Taylor spent time with Mason and his girlfriend, Sage, as the group posed for a selfie which was posted to the media personality's Instagram page. Taylor is the younger sister of former Dolphins star Jason Taylor, who is Mason's dad. Mason, 21, is expected to be the Jets 'starting tight end this season after the team selected him with the No. 42 overall pick in the draft. His aunt spent nearly a decade at Fox Sports before losing her job earlier this week. Emmanuel Acho, who co-hosted 'The Facility,' also lost his job alongside colleagues Chase Daniel, James Jones and LeSean McCoy. The news of their exits came months after Taylor was accused of using sexual relationships with Acho and network executive Charlie Dixon to further her career. The shock allegations stemmed from a bombshell suit , which was filed on behalf of hair stylist and former Fox employee Noushin Faraji, which named Taylor, Dixon, former FS1 host Skip Bayless and the Fox Corporation. Taylor, 38, was alleged to have told make-up artist Faraji to 'get over it' when she confided in her about claims she was sexually assaulted by top programming executive Dixon. Taylor denied the allegation. Back in January, Taylor was also alleged to have used 'her sexuality to get on a show' when she sought a spot on Acho's program 'Speak'. She denied 'each and every allegation against her', with lawyers branding the lawsuit 'a transparent attempt to improperly leverage media attention and public perception to extract financial gain.' Two weeks ago Taylor finally spoke out about the lawsuit that embroiled several Fox Sports stars in scandal, claiming the allegations left her battling 'dark times', 'grief' and 'trauma'. Much of the lawsuit focused on allegations of sexual harassment, sexual battery, negligent supervision, retaliation and other hostile workplace issues between 2012 and August of 2024. Bayless was accused of offering $1.5million to Faraji for sex, while Dixon was accused of groping the stylist's buttocks. Back in April, reports claimed Fox Sports executive Dixon had lost his job after being accused of sexual battery in two separate lawsuits.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fox Sports Cuts Shows, Taps Barstool, Portnoy To Reach Younger Viewers
Fox Big Noon Kickoff show will welcome Dave Portnoy as part of a Barstool agreement with Fox Sports. ... More (Photo by Steven Branscombe) Sweeping changes at FOX Sports—including canceling multiple FS1 shows and a new partnership with Barstool Sports—reflect a major strategic shift for the network as it chases deeper viewer engagement and relevance in the fractured media landscape. Big Noon Gets Bigger: Portnoy Joins the Desk Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic) The biggest news came on July 17 when FOX Sports announced Barstool's bombastic founder, Dave Portnoy, would join Big Noon Kickoff coverage for its seventh season. The move represents FOX's latest volley to compete against College GameDay, which has leaned in heavily on larger-than-life personality Pat McAfee, another charismatic and controversial media personality who started his career at Barstool. FS1 Cuts Longtime Talent and New Shows Alike News of Portnoy's arrival broke just days after FOX announced the end of its decade-long relationship with Joy Taylor and the canceling of her show 'Speak.' A pair of morning shows-- 'Breakfast Ball' with Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth and Danny Parkins, and 'The Facility' with NFL veterans LeSean McCoy, Emmanuel Acho, Chase Daniel and James Jones—were also shelved less than a year after their September 2024 launch. Barstool's Role Expands Beyond Saturdays The Barstool deal, however, involves far more than just Portnoy giving hot takes on the same stage as Rob Stone, Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram and Matt Leinart. The Barstool College Football Show will join Big Noon Kickoff on location at some games. It will air across Barstool-owned channels from 9-9:45 a.m., as well as across FOX platforms. Barstool Sports will also contribute to FOX Sports' college basketball coverage. 'We're excited to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the FOX Sports family,' FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks stated in a press release. 'Dave has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans – authentic, bold, and original. Their unique voice and loyal fanbase make them a natural fit for our evolving multi-platform content strategy.' Ratings Trouble and Internal Shake-Ups The changes, taken as a whole, represent a broader philosophical shift at FOX Sports, shifting talent priorities toward influence over playing or broadcast experience. The three canceled shows were developed by former programming executive Charlie Dixon, fired in April. All three shows failed to gain significant or consistent traction with viewers. Awful Announcing noted in October of 2024 that The Facility was drawing an average viewership of 121,000, far below ESPN's same-time programming. Joy Taylor (Photo by Steve Granitz) Taylor, who rose to prominence as moderator of 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,' was facing an expiring contract, and her $400,000 salary might be viewed by FOX as better spent elsewhere. She, too, faces controversy related to Dixon's firing, as Taylor was named in a lawsuit against him that alleges sexual battery. Solving FOX's Problems The moves solve significant problems for FOX in its competition with College GameDay, according to Ben Koo of Awful Announcing, since McAfee's arrival allowed College GameDay to pull away from a Big Noon Kickoff in both ratings and buzz. The morning lineup had also given up ground up to ESPN, with the departure of Sharpe from Undisputed and the network's broader morning decline, and there was no clear plan to regain its footing, Koo said. 'Dave Portnoy makes sense because of his large social presence,' Koo said. 'He's very good on his feet with attention-grabbing quotes and thoughts, and he's even kind of extended that beyond sports, with the economy and politics. He brings a different audience to the table.' A Strategy With Risks The bet on Barstool comes at a time when bold, irreverent personalities like McAfee are dominating fans' media attention. Barstool brings to FOX the coveted 18-34 demographic and extends the network's reach across digital, social and streaming platforms. Barstool Sports has an audience of more than 66 million unique users each month that skew nearly 75 percent male. Portnoy also provides Big Noon Kickoff with a larger-than-life personality who can banter on numerous topics, including his love of Michigan Football. The move is not without risk. Barstool has long been polarizing, facing accusations of misogyny and racial insensitivity, and legal issues around workplace culture, which could raise questions for advertisers. Koo does not believe that is a big concern for FOX. 'FOX long been comfortable taking big swings,' Koo said. 'Sometimes they don't work out, but sometimes they do. They've always been the most risk tolerant, and they've always been willing to roll the dice.' The Future of Sports Coverage ESPN is reaping rewards from its bet on McAfee in a media environment seemingly driven by algorithms and outrageous takes. With FOX aligning with Portnoy, the question remains whether future sports coverage will focus more on games and athletes or the personalities who talk about them. 'These personalities who are not born through traditional TV, who have come up on their own through the internet and social media, they're now getting plugged into television, because they're bringing audience with them," Koo said. "Long term we are in a trend for sports media and beyond, where attention goes to celebrities–people who can move the needle with what they say. 'We're coming into a bombastic, brotastic era.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmanuel Acho breaks silence as Fox Sports show is shockingly cut along with Joy Taylor
Emmanuel Acho issued a stark message after his Fox Sports show was axed by the network as part of a brutal shakeup. Fox Sports is reportedly set to cut three shows, including 'The Facility,' the talk show Acho co-hosts alongside fellow former NFL players Chase Daniel, James Jones and LeSean McCoy. In addition to 'The Facility,' the networks is also getting rid of 'Breakfast Ball' and 'Speak,' which features host Joy Taylor. The facility only made its on-air debut last September, filling the void left by Skip Bayless and his 'Undisputed' show. And Acho didn't mine his words as he frankly spoke out in the aftermath of Fox's cancellations. 'In sports, when you're not good enough, you get cut,' the former NFL star shared to X. 'In TV, when you're not good enough, you get cancelled. 'I'm not going to try and come to y'all with some "Big announcements soon. Stay tuned" because I don't actually know what's coming. But what I do know is I trust God.' In addition to Acho, Taylor fell victim to the cuts. Acho also previously co-hosted 'Speak' before joining 'The Facility', leaving Taylor to take over the lead hosting duties on the latter. The news of their exits come months after Taylor was accused of using sexual relationships with the former linebacker and network executive Charlie Dixon to further her career. The shock allegations stemmed from a bombshell suit, which was filed on behalf of hair stylist and former Fox employee Noushin Faraji, which named Taylor, Dixon, former FS1 host Skip Bayless and the Fox Corporation. Taylor, 38, was alleged to have told make-up artist Faraji to 'get over it' when she confided in her about claims she was sexually assaulted by top programming executive Dixon. Taylor denied the allegation. Back in January, Taylor was also alleged to have used 'her sexuality to get on a show' when she sought a spot on Acho's program 'Speak'. She denied 'each and every allegation against her', with lawyers branding the lawsuit 'a transparent attempt to improperly leverage media attention and public perception to extract financial gain.' Two weeks ago Taylor finally spoke out about the lawsuit that embroiled several Fox Sports stars in scandal, claiming the allegations left her battling 'dark times', 'grief' and 'trauma'. Much of the lawsuit focused on allegations of sexual harassment, sexual battery, negligent supervision, retaliation and other hostile workplace issues between 2012 and August of 2024. Bayless was accused of offering $1.5million to Faraji for sex, while Dixon was accused of groping the stylist's buttocks. Back in April, reports claimed Fox Sports executive Dixon had lost his job after being accused of sexual battery in two separate lawsuits. He was also accused in another case of pinning former Fox Sports host Julie Stewart-Binks against a wall and forcibly kissing her during a 2016 meeting in a hotel room. Dixon denied that claim. Bayless also denied the allegations against him, while Fox Sports asked for the case to be dismissed 'in its entirety.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joy Taylor is OUT at Fox Sports months on from bombshell sex lawsuit
Joy Taylor is out at Fox Sports as part of a brutal move that will see the network bring three shows to an end, according to reports. As well as FS1 show 'Speak', which Taylor co-hosts, Fox is also cancelling two of its morning programs, as per The Athletic. All three shows are said to have struggled to find a huge audience, meaning they have now been brought to a close. Taylor, who co-hosted sports talk show Speak with ex-NFL star Keyshawn Johnson and NBA icon Paul Pierce, leaves Fox just months after she was accused of using sexual relationships with colleagues to further her career in a bombshell lawsuit filed by an ex-employee. The 38-year-old was also alleged to have told make-up artist Noushin Faraji to 'get over it' when she confided in her about claims she was sexually assaulted by top programming executive Charlie Dixon. Taylor denied the allegation. After nearly a decade with Fox, Taylor's contract was up this year and the network has reportedly decided not to renew it. FS1 is also said to be cancelling morning shows 'Breakfast Ball' and 'The Facility'. Colin Cowherd's 'The Herd' and 'First Things First' with Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes will continue as usual, with FS1 likely to produce new shows to replace the three that have been cancelled. has reached out to Joy Taylor's attorneys for comment. Two weeks ago Taylor finally spoke out about the lawsuit that embroiled several Fox Sports stars in scandal, claiming the allegations left her battling 'dark times', 'grief' and 'trauma'. 'I won't say that there were not dark times, but I'm very blessed to have an amazing family and amazing friends and mentors and an amazing team,' she told ' The Breakfast Club '. 'People that know me and have known me for my whole life reminding me of who I am and what I deserve.' Taylor continued: 'I have felt a lot of different emotions - I think it's a grief process when anything like that happens,' she told The Breakfast Club. 'I'll say, I've been through a lot of traumatic things in my life. A lot. And I think any time you go through a trauma or a grieving period of something, you can't decide who you are when it's happening. 'And that's been the biggest thing for me. It's this or that. I'm working on it, but it's this or that. And I know years from now I'll look back, and I will feel differently than how I feel right now. 'I'm trying to be patient with myself in that way, because it's a lot to adjust to. It's a new reality. And I'm trying to choose myself and be gentle with myself in that sense.' Despite the furor, she continued to present 'Speak' and 'Two Personal', her podcast which includes graphic admissions about her sex life. Taylor explained why decided not to hide from the scrutiny, telling The Breakfast Club: 'It was intentional to show up as I did' She explained: 'When you know yourself, it's easier to continue to show up as you are. And there's always going to be things that happen in life, that happen in this business, that happen when you're a front-facing person. 'And when you get into the business, that is the risk we take. Of putting ourselves in front of the camera, of putting yourself out there. That things, at some point, might not be the best for you. I mean, what's meant for me is still coming.'
