Joy Taylor is stepping back into the spotlight with a bang.
After months of controversy and public speculation, the FS1 host has revived her podcast Two Personal—and she’s not holding back.
In the relaunch episode, Taylor dives straight into deeply personal territory, opening up about her sex drive with a level of candor that left some listeners stunned.
But while Taylor is ready to get personal on air, the legal storm swirling around her is far from over.
A Scandal That Shook FS1
Back in January, Taylor’s name surfaced in a high-profile lawsuit that rocked Fox Sports.
She was accused of leveraging sexual relationships with her then co-host Emmanuel Acho and network executive Charlie Dixon to climb the professional ladder.
The lawsuit also claimed that she used “her sexuality to get on a show,” specifically targeting her appearance on Acho’s program, Speak.
Taylor has fiercely denied all allegations, issuing a blanket rejection of “each and every claim” made against her.
Podcast Pivot: Flying Solo This Season
Taylor originally launched Two Personal in March 2024 alongside fellow sports journalist Taylor Rooks.
But for season two, things are looking a bit different.
Rooks is no longer co-hosting the show, with Taylor explaining that Rooks’ demanding NFL and NBA duties made it impossible for her to continue.
“She’s an extremely busy woman,” Taylor said in a recent update. “So I’ll be your host moving forward.”
Getting Graphic on Day One
In the newly released episode, Taylor is joined by guest Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, a life coach who doesn’t shy away from intimate topics.
At one point, Bryant admits that her libido is “through the roof,” prompting Taylor to reveal something of her own.
“Every year I get older, I’m like, ‘What am I gonna do?’” Taylor says, half-joking, half-serious.
“I have to have sex every day, and I can’t. I’m not.” She added, “It didn’t used to be this way…”
While it’s a bold way to relaunch a show, it’s also emblematic of Taylor’s approach—raw, real, and unapologetically open.
Episodes Wiped and a Quiet Reset
Interestingly, previous episodes of Two Personal have been taken down from the podcast’s YouTube channel.
There’s no official explanation beyond Taylor’s comments about Rooks’ scheduling conflicts.
The move seems like a quiet reset—a clean slate as Taylor attempts to move forward amid the controversy.
The Lawsuit: Allegations and Fallout
The lawsuit Taylor was named in wasn’t just about her. It also named FS1 veteran Skip Bayless, executive Charlie Dixon, and the larger Fox Corporation.
It was filed by Noushin Faraji, a former hair stylist for the network, who alleges a pattern of sexual harassment, retaliation, and workplace misconduct stretching back over a decade—from 2012 to August 2024.
Among the claims: Bayless allegedly offered Faraji $1.5 million in exchange for sex, and Dixon was accused of groping her.
Taylor, according to the suit, dismissed Faraji’s complaints and allegedly told her to “get over it.”
Public Response and Legal Pushback
Taylor’s representatives have strongly refuted the accusations, labeling the claims “devoid of merit” and suggesting they were crafted to generate publicity rather than pursue real justice.
Her spokesperson told The Athletic, “Ms. Taylor denies each and every allegation against her… to the extent they allege any wrongdoing, liability, or entitlement to relief.”
As for the others named, Bayless’ legal team claimed that Faraji “consented, by words or conduct” to what occurred.
Dixon, meanwhile, was placed on leave before Super Bowl LIX, though Taylor remained on air.
Where Things Stand Now
Although the lawsuit hasn’t been resolved yet, there have been behind-the-scenes movements.
Court filings reveal that on March 10, 2025, both parties participated in mediation.
While no resolution was reached during that session, negotiations are still ongoing.
“The parties did not resolve at mediation,” a court document read, “but they are continuing to engage in settlement discussions with the mediator.”
What’s Next for Joy Taylor?
As legal proceedings continue quietly in the background, Taylor is clearly trying to reclaim her narrative in the public eye—one podcast episode at a time.
Her unapologetic return to the mic may raise eyebrows, but it also sends a clear message: she’s not stepping back from the spotlight.
How do you think this bold approach will play out for her long-term?