Joy Taylor is officially out at Fox Sports after nearly a decade with the network. Her exit comes months after she was dragged into an explosive sexual harassment lawsuit involving her FS1 co-host Emmanuel Acho and a fired Fox exec.
Joy Taylor is officially out at Fox Sports, and the timing couldn’t be messier.
The outspoken TV personality and longtime FS1 host has parted ways with the network just months after being named in a shocking sexual harassment lawsuit that set sports media buzzing. Although her exit is being linked to a major programming shake-up, some fans can’t help but take a closer look at the bigger picture.
According to reports, Fox Sports is clearing house. The network has canceled multiple shows, including Speak, co-hosted by Taylor alongside Emmanuel Acho, Keyshawn Johnson, and Paul Pierce, as well as morning shows Breakfast Ball and The Facility. Executives reportedly pulled the plug due to low ratings and a struggle to build loyal viewership.
Earlier this year, Taylor’s name exploded across headlines when she was listed in a workplace misconduct lawsuit filed by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji. In the bombshell legal docs, Faraji accused Taylor of having inappropriate relationships with both Emmanuel Acho and Fox Sports EVP Charlie Dixon, the latter of whom was fired from the network back in April.
The lawsuit went even further. Faraji claimed Taylor not only ignored her complaints about workplace harassment but also allegedly told her to “get over it” after she raised concerns about Dixon’s behavior. Taylor denied all allegations, but the damage had already been done in the public eye.
Adding fuel to the fire, Front Office Sports reported that Taylor was “sidelined” for two weeks back in February, a quiet suspension many now believe was tied directly to the controversy. She returned to Speak on March 10.
Now, with Fox Sports choosing not to renew Taylor’s contract, her near-decade-long journey with the network has come to an abrupt end. For context, she joined Fox in 2016 and quickly became one of the network’s most visible and vocal personalities, known for her sharp commentary and engaging on-air presence.
As of now, neither Taylor nor Fox Sports has issued a public statement regarding her exit.
