Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 14, 2025 · Sports

Fox Sports Shakeup: Joy Taylor Out After Legal Storm

Joy Taylor is out at Fox Sports as part of a move that will see the network cancel three shows

SCANDAL ROCKS FOX SPORTS: JOY TAYLOR FIRED AFTER ACCELERATING CONTROVERSY!

In a shocking move, Fox Sports has axed Joy Taylor, co-host of popular show "Speak", amidst allegations of using her sex appeal to climb the corporate ladder. The 38-year-old TV personality's contract was not renewed, effectively ending her nearly decade-long tenure with the network.

But that's not all - Fox is also pulling the plug on two other struggling morning shows, "Breakfast Ball" and "The Facility". Insiders claim the trio of cancelled programs has been a ratings nightmare, failing to draw in massive audiences. The axing comes just months after Taylor was hit with a bombshell lawsuit alleging she used her relationships with colleagues to further her career.

Taylor's tumultuous tenure at Fox began to unravel when an ex-employee filed a lawsuit accusing her of using sexual favors to get ahead. The suit also claimed Taylor told a make-up artist, Noushin Faraji, to "get over it" after confiding in her about being sexually assaulted by top programming executive Charlie Dixon. Taylor denied the allegations.

But despite the scandal surrounding her, Taylor remained defiant, speaking out on The Breakfast Club about the lawsuit and its aftermath. In a candid interview, she revealed she had been dealing with "dark times", "grief", and "trauma" following the allegations. "I won't say that there were not dark times," she confessed. "But I'm very blessed to have an amazing family, amazing friends, and mentors."

However, Taylor's decision to continue presenting her show and podcast, Two Personal, despite the controversy, has raised eyebrows. Insiders claim the move was intentional, aimed at showing viewers that she is unafraid of scrutiny.

When asked why she chose not to hide from the scandal, Taylor explained: "It was intentional to show up as I did." She went on to say, "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."

As Fox Sports looks to the future, they will likely focus on producing new shows to replace the cancelled programs. Meanwhile, Joy Taylor is left to pick up the pieces and regroup after a tumultuous year.

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