Joy Taylor Marks Nine Years at FS1 Amid Controversial Legal Battle

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Joy Taylor celebrated her nine-year anniversary with Fox Sports on March 18, 2025, sharing a reflective Instagram post that included a clip from her first day at the network in 2016. The milestone comes as Taylor faces serious allegations from a lawsuit filed in January.

The lawsuit, initiated by a former hairstylist at Fox Sports, claims that Taylor engaged in racial bullying and discrimination against the co-worker. Additionally, it alleges that Taylor had sexual relationships with FS1 host Emmanuel Acho and executive Charlie Dixon, using these connections to further her career. Dixon is also named as a defendant in the case.

Taylor was notably absent from the network for two weeks following the Super Bowl, leading to speculation about her status amid the unfolding legal drama. Despite her return to co-hosting duties on the show ‘Speak‘ alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce on March 10, Fox Sports has not publicly commented on Taylor’s absence or the lawsuit.

Monday’s episode of ‘Speak’ did not acknowledge Taylor’s anniversary, which some speculate could be related to the ongoing legal issues. However, Taylor took to Instagram to celebrate her tenure at FS1, highlighting the journey she has taken since stepping into the role in March 2016, where she initially filled in for Kristine Leahy on ‘The Herd with Colin Cowherd.’

In the same year, Taylor became the moderator for the network’s highly popular debate show ‘Undisputed,’ hosted by Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe. This role significantly propelled her career in sports broadcasting. After departing from ‘Undisputed’ in 2018, she rejoined ‘The Herd’ before ultimately becoming a primary host on ‘Speak’ in 2022, where she continues to play an influential role.

While Taylor’s Instagram post celebrates her past achievements, her current legal battles, including the $30 million lawsuit filed by the former hairstylist, cast a shadow over this personal milestone. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, and how it will impact Taylor’s future at Fox Sports is yet to unfold.