Fox Sports Faces Sex Scandal, Internet Goes Meme-Crazy [WATCH]

A bombshell lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that FS1 host Joy Taylor engaged in sexual relationships with former NFL player Emmanuel Acho and Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon to advance her career.

The lawsuit, brought by hairstylist Noushin Faraji, also accuses Taylor of fabricating sexual misconduct claims against Dixon as part of a scheme to protect her position at the network.

: FOX Sports Joy Taylor is being accused of sleeping with several prominent executives and personalities to get a prime role on the network.

This is included in the same lawsuit against Skip Bayless. pic.twitter.com/LXf5ebuiMm

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) January 6, 2025

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According to the court filing, Taylor allegedly leveraged her relationships with Dixon, Fox Sports’ Executive Vice President of Content, and Acho, her co-host on FS1’s Speak, to secure prominent roles at the network.

REPORT: FOX Sports Joy Taylor is being accused of sleeping with a bunch of network executives to earn a promotion and coveted role within the network.

Kamala would be proud! pic.twitter.com/YHn3V2Ynd4

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The lawsuit claims that in May 2016, Faraji observed Taylor and Dixon interacting in a manner that suggested a romantic relationship, despite both being married at the time.

Taylor, who was a fill-in host at the time, was later given a full-time position at Dixon’s insistence, overriding the objections of fellow FS1 host Skip Bayless.

“Mr. Bayless later disclosed to Ms. Faraji that he did not want Ms. Taylor on the show, but Mr. Dixon was adamant that Ms. Taylor should star,” the lawsuit states.

Taylor’s husband, Richard Giannotti, allegedly discovered evidence of her relationship with Dixon, leading to their divorce later that year.

The lawsuit also alleges that Taylor used her relationship with Acho to secure a spot on his program in 2020.

Faraji claims Taylor admitted to sleeping with both Dixon and Acho simultaneously and dismissed concerns about potential backlash.

“Ms. Taylor told [Faraji] not to worry about it,” the lawsuit states. “She explained that she was also now powerful, and once Mr. Dixon was no longer useful to her, she would follow through on her plan to tell the company that he forced himself on her.”

The lawsuit includes allegations of sexual harassment against other prominent figures at FS1.

Bayless is accused of offering Faraji $1.5 million for sex, while Dixon is accused of groping her during an incident at work.

Skip offering a woman $1.5m to hit after seeing Joy Taylor getting passed around the office pic.twitter.com/fvzlGZ07XT

— Larry (@LawIbbetson) January 5, 2025

Faraji also alleges that Taylor dismissed her complaints about these incidents, telling her to “get over it.”

Fox Sports released a brief statement acknowledging the allegations. “We take these allegations seriously and will allow the legal process to run its course. We have no further comment at this time,” the network said.

Taylor, Bayless, and Dixon have not publicly commented on the lawsuit, and their legal representatives have not yet filed responses.

Acho has also remained silent but has deleted a social media post in which he praised Taylor for her professionalism.

The lawsuit highlights alleged workplace issues at FS1, including claims of sexual battery, retaliation, and a hostile work environment spanning from 2012 to 2024.

The case also raises questions about power dynamics and professional advancement in the media industry.

Taylor, now 37, has not responded to the allegations. She was previously engaged to former NBA player and coach Earl Watson, though the relationship has since ended.

The lawsuit is expected to proceed in Los Angeles Superior Court, where it could have significant implications for FS1 and the individuals involved.

The internet did not hold back with reactions. Below are just some of them…

WATCH : Emmanuel Acho has now deleted this video after a lawsuit emerged earlier today alleging he had romantic relations with Joy Taylor to help her secure a better job back in 2022 pic.twitter.com/RPYatciWSP

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) January 6, 2025

Lmao, Joy Taylor talking about how she has to constantly prove herself after everyone is now well aware that she fked everyone at @FOXSports to get ahead.

Terrible look for women who actually work hard. pic.twitter.com/VhQmTGmZIC

— Mike McDonalds (@MikMcDonalds) January 6, 2025

How many Emmanuel Acho & Joy Taylor memes have you looked at?

Me: pic.twitter.com/pNZf3TFmNn

— Capt. Marchy (@TheMaster_Plan_) January 6, 2025

Joy Taylor on her lunch break over at Fox Sports pic.twitter.com/SiV8rC0XiO

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) January 5, 2025

Joy Taylor negotiating her Fox Sports contract. pic.twitter.com/LenBQ3tmbc

— Franklin Saint-Laurent (@MardyMarvel) January 6, 2025

Joy Taylor on her lunch break pic.twitter.com/RrL8oERboA

— Trapp (@TrapppTrappp) January 6, 2025

Joy Taylor at fox pic.twitter.com/Z4gPH7zroh

— jake (@wannabejake9) January 5, 2025

This is how Joy Taylor was getting passed around the Fox studios pic.twitter.com/702Czphkra

— Jason Williams (@jasoneg33) January 5, 2025

Joy Taylor & Emmanuel Acho interview… pic.twitter.com/OyV7rzVXkv

— AB (@AB84) January 6, 2025

The memes are funny about Joy Taylor, FS1, and Skip Bayless BUT

Do not allow this to escape.

Joy Taylor allegedly intended on FALSELY accusing a man of the WORST of crimes for PERSONAL GAIN!!!!

There are too many people like this and they deserve the hell they wish on others. pic.twitter.com/uTB2GWOwie

— Park Ave Loafers (@ParkAveLoafers) January 6, 2025

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