Joy Taylor is stepping into uncertain territory after her departure from FOX Sports, and she’s hinting that a major career change could be on the horizon. The longtime sports host is no longer with the network after FOX chose not to renew her contract for the 2025 season.
The decision, announced in July, follows a broader shake-up that included the cancellation of several FS1 programs, including Speak and The Facility.
Taylor had been a central figure at FOX for nearly a decade, hosting Speak alongside Emmanuel Acho and contributing to The Herd and Undisputed. However, her time at the network took a turbulent turn earlier this year when she was named in a lawsuit filed by former FOX hairstylist Noushin Faraji.
The suit accused Taylor of verbal abuse and claimed she ignored complaints about sexual misconduct involving former FOX executive Charlie Dixon. It also alleged that Taylor had inappropriate relationships with both Dixon and Acho, accusations Taylor has denied. Her legal team called the claims unfounded and damaging.
Although Taylor returned briefly to Speak in the spring, her tenure officially ended in July. Now, she’s reflecting publicly on whether she wants to continue in sports media-or leave it behind altogether.
Taylor looks toward content creation and leadership
In a recent appearance on The Ringer’s Higher Learning podcast, Taylor discussed the toll public scrutiny has taken on her, admitting it’s left her unsure about staying in front-facing media roles.
“It took the joy out of it for me,” she said. “I don’t know if I’m going to get it back.”
Taylor revealed she may step out of the spotlight entirely. “I don’t want to be 70 with a mic,” she said, suggesting she’s ready for a transition to more behind-the-scenes work. “I want to build things for other people… not being front-facing allows you the space to still create, but not have this responsibility.”
This signals that Taylor may be considering launching her own platform or production space to support content creators, especially those underrepresented in traditional media. Though she hasn’t shared specifics, her comments suggest a move toward leadership and content facilitation.
Despite stepping away from FOX, Taylor remains highly visible on social media, where she’s stayed engaged with fans and current events. Given her digital presence and following, it’s likely any new venture will be promoted directly through her channels.
Wherever she lands, Taylor appears focused on regaining creative freedom-and building something that lasts beyond the spotlight.
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