Joy Taylor gets axed by Fox Sports and fans already know her future career move

In a stunning development that’s shaking up FS1’s on-air lineup, Joy Taylor has officially parted ways with Fox Sports. The move comes as the network embarks on a widespread reshuffle, axing multiple shows—including Speak, which Taylor co-hosted. Her exit also closely follows a months-long legal controversy involving allegations made against a former Fox Sports executive and Taylor’s name surfacing in the lawsuit. While Taylor’s departure was reportedly tied to the expiration of her contract, the timing has raised eyebrows across the industry.Joy Taylor had been a key presence on Speak since 2022, sharing the desk with former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson and ex-NBA player Paul Pierce. But the show, along with Breakfast Ball and The Facility, is now being scrapped as part of Fox Sports’ latest cost-cutting and content realignment strategy. The Athletic first broke the news, revealing Taylor’s contract would not be renewed. The exit comes just months after serious allegations from a former Fox Sports hairstylist, Noushin Faraji, rocked the network.Faraji accused then-Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon of groping her during a party held for Taylor in 2017. In a troubling twist, Faraji also claimed Taylor dismissed her accusation and was allegedly involved in an extramarital affair with Dixon—an affair Faraji claimed contributed to Taylor’s rise to her former Undisputed moderator role. Additionally, Taylor was accused of mocking Faraji’s accent and her PTSD-related behaviors.Taylor firmly rejected the claims, with a spokeswoman stating, “The claims set forth against Ms. Taylor are devoid of merit and appear to have been strategically framed to create unwarranted publicity rather than to seek legitimate redress.” Despite the public stir, Taylor kept her composure, opting for measured statements. “I know that the public has a lot of interest in this situation,” she told The Cut. “But I have to let the legal process play out.”After a brief two-week absence from air earlier this year, Taylor returned, fueling speculation about internal deliberations over her contract. A report from Front Office Sports had earlier mentioned her deal was due to expire this summer, which now appears to have marked her quiet exit.The Internet is going crazy after her exit. Users have come up with different thoughts but a major portion of them already let others know what they think of about her future career. In recent months, Taylor had become more outspoken beyond sports commentary. On her Two Personal Show, she made headlines by suggesting the legalization of s*x work as a remedy for male loneliness. On The Truth After Dark podcast, Taylor said that religious men were a dating red flag for her—despite identifying as a “person of faith” herself. These bold views have both intrigued and polarized her fan base, marking a noticeable shift in her public persona.As Fox Sports closes a chapter, the media landscape is now watching to see where Joy Taylor lands next—and whether the controversies surrounding her will fade or follow her forward.Also Read: Taylor Swift snubs Kamala Harris plea, but plays house entertainer for Travis Kelce’s NFL frat party