The Fall from Grace: Cris Carter on Joy Taylor's Fox Sports Exit
SHOCKING EXODUS AT FOX SPORTS: JOY TAYLOR'S SPLIT FROM FS1 WAS JUST THE BEGINNING OF A CHAOTIC TAKEOVER
In a move that has left the sports world reeling, Fox Sports' Joy Taylor has parted ways with the network after nine years of hosting some of their most popular shows. But according to former colleague and NFL legend Cris Carter, this was not just a random decision - it was a calculated move by the network to distance themselves from the chaos that had been brewing.
Taylor's contract was set to expire in the summer, but sources close to the network confirm that the writing was on the wall long before then. In fact, some insiders claim that Fox Sports' top brass had already made up their minds months ago to axe Taylor's show "Speak" and three other morning programs, including "Breakfast Ball" and "The Facility", which were overseen by the now-fired Charlie Dixon.
But what led to this sudden exodus? Well, it all started with a bombshell lawsuit filed against Fox Sports by former hairstylist Noushin Faraji, who alleged that Taylor had used her position to engage in romantic relationships with colleagues, including Dixon and Emmanuel Acho. The suit claimed that Taylor would often use these relationships to further her career and silence anyone who stood in her way.
Faraji's allegations were nothing short of explosive, and the fallout was swift. Dixon, a top programming executive at Fox Sports, was given time off pending an investigation - but ultimately lost his job altogether. And as for Taylor? Well, she was given the boot from her hosting duties on "Speak", and her contract was allowed to expire without renewal.
But here's the kicker: sources close to the network claim that this decision was not made in a vacuum. No, it was a deliberate move by Fox Sports to distance themselves from the scandal and start fresh. As one insider put it, "They had no choice but to fire her. The rumors were too rampant, and the investigation turned up some ugly stuff."
Carter, who himself left Fox Sports in 2019 after a public feud with network execs, is none too surprised by Taylor's ousting. In fact, he believes that this move was long overdue.
"I mean, come on," Carter said on his podcast "Fully Loaded". "You've got a show host who's accused of using her sex appeal to get ahead in the industry? And she's got the nerve to tell someone to 'get over it' when they confide in her about being sexually assaulted by one of her colleagues? That's just unacceptable."
But don't count Taylor out just yet. Despite the scandal surrounding her, Carter believes that she has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will serve her well in the world of sports broadcasting.
"She's got a good rolodex," Carter said with a chuckle. "And let's be real, she's not going down without a fight. She'll bounce back from this, mark my words."
And as for Fox Sports? Well, they've certainly got their work cut out for them. With the likes of Barstool Sports and founder Dave Portnoy on board, it seems like they're trying to distance themselves from the controversy that surrounded Taylor's exit.
But one thing is for sure: this move has left a gaping hole in Fox Sports' lineup, and we can't wait to see who'll fill it. Stay tuned, folks - it's going to be an interesting summer in the world of sports broadcasting!
In related news, it appears that Kay Adams may be the leading contender to fill the void left by Taylor's departure from "Speak". But with her own history of controversy and on-air antics, one has to wonder if she's the right fit for Fox Sports.
As Carter put it, "They're trying to start fresh, but you can't erase the past. There's still a lot of baggage there, and I'm not sure they've done enough to distance themselves from all this drama."
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!