Fox Sports Axes Joy Taylor, Cancels Three Shows Amid Lawsuit, Ratings Decline

Fox Sports has announced a major restructuring of its FS1 programming, resulting in the cancellation of several weekday shows including "Speak," "Breakfast Ball," and "The Facility," and the departure of longtime host Joy Taylor. Taylor, who has been with Fox Sports since 2016 and hosted "Speak" alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce, saw her contract not renewed as part of the network's efforts to refresh its daytime lineup amid poor ratings. Her exit follows a turbulent period marked by a lawsuit filed by a former FS1 hairstylist alleging workplace misconduct and inappropriate relationships involving Taylor and a former executive, although Taylor has denied these claims. Fans observed Taylor sharing swimsuit photos from the Bahamas on Instagram after her departure, signaling a break from the controversy. The restructuring reflects Fox Sports' strategic pivot to introduce new programming, while retaining flagship shows like "The Herd" and "First Things First." Taylor, a respected sports media personality and sister of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, had earlier built her career in Miami radio before joining Fox Sports.