Tragic Details About Fox Sports' Joy Taylor

Even if you don't know much about the Fox Network, you still may have heard of Joy Taylor's dramatic scandal after she was named in a workplace misconduct lawsuit. She joined Fox in March of 2016 and worked as a guest co-host on shows like "The Herd with Colin Cowherd," with a permanent role on "Skip and Shannon: Undisputed," according to Daily Mail. Currently, she co-hosts "SPEAK." With the ongoing lawsuit, it has been revealed that Taylor's rise through the ranks at Fox Sports was allegedly plagued by bad behavior.

As reported by Vibe, the lawsuit in question was filed by Noushin Faraji, an ex-hairstylist for Fox Sports, against network executive Charlie Dixon. The lawsuit accused Dixon of using his position to commit acts of sexual battery and general misconduct. Through Faraji, the public learned of allegations that Taylor slept with Dixon as well as her co-host, Emmanuel Acho, to further her career at Fox.

While Joy Taylor is an open book about some things, she has not commented on the allegations in the lawsuit. But her 2023 interview with "I Am Athlete" (via Marca) has since resurfaced. "You have to constantly reaffirm that you're good enough ... that you belong there. And always prove it," she explains, on saying yes to every professional prospect in a male-dominated profession. "You've got to do twice the work for half the opportunity. I couldn't say no." 

Because of the ongoing lawsuit, Taylor has taken major heat from internet trolls on her social media accounts, as reported by International Business Times. One comment stated "No wonder u been on every show in Fox" while another compared her to disgraced rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Tragically, those were just the tip of the iceberg. Taylor has found herself intertwined with controversy, but despite her return to the small screen in January 2025 for an episode of "Speak," it appears the backlash over the allegations in the lawsuit continue to plague the Fox host in the comments section.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).