Fox Sports Drops Host Joy Taylor Amid Sex Scandal Lawsuit

Joy Taylor's nearly decade-long tenure at Fox Sports ended abruptly after the network chose not to renew her contract amid a scandal involving a lawsuit filed by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji, who accused Taylor of having inappropriate relationships with executives to advance her career. Fox Sports also canceled Taylor's show "Speak" along with two other weekday programs, a decision attributed to the fallout from the investigation and the need to overhaul the lineup. Former NFL star Cris Carter commented that Fox had little choice but to let Taylor go due to the allegations and the internal investigation, which also led to the firing of executive Charlie Dixon. Taylor herself has expressed deep disappointment and uncertainty about her future in sports media, revealing on The Ringer's "Higher Learning" podcast that the events of the past year have sapped her passion and excitement for the industry. She hinted at possibly leaving on-air roles behind to focus on creating opportunities for others, indicating a potential career shift away from being front-facing talent. Despite the controversy, Taylor acknowledged the fulfillment she found in her work but remains unclear if she will return to sports media before the 2025 NFL season.