Joy Taylor Returns to FS1's 'Speak' Amid Workplace Lawsuit

Joy Taylor made her return to FS1's 'Speak' on Monday after a two-week absence that raised questions about her future at the network. Her absence was reportedly linked to a lawsuit filed by former hairstylist Noushin Faraji, which includes allegations of workplace misconduct and sexual relationships that Taylor allegedly used to advance her career. Despite the serious nature of the lawsuit, Taylor opened the show with a light-hearted tone, stating, 'it’s good to be here,' to which co-host Michael Irvin humorously responded, 'Better now.' Both Taylor and FS1 executive Charlie Dixon, named in the suit alongside Skip Bayless, have denied the allegations. The lawsuit has been allowed to proceed in Los Angeles Superior Court, following a failed motion by Fox to dismiss or move the case. As the situation develops, Taylor's legal team has asserted that any distress experienced by Faraji was due to 'outside factors' rather than Taylor's actions.