Three FS1 shows—"Speak," "Breakfast Ball," and "The Facility"—have been canceled, and Joy Taylor is no longer with Fox Sports. This big change in programming marks a new chapter for both the sports media world and Taylor herself, who had been a well-known voice at the network for almost ten years.

Why Joy Taylor's contract wasn't renewed

Joy Taylor is leaving because Fox Sports chose not to renew her contract, which ended this summer. Sources say that the projects she worked on, like "Speak," had trouble getting a lot of people to watch them. Since 2016, Taylor, 38, had been a well-known face on FS1.

During her last few months at the network, she was in the news a lot, including being mentioned in a lawsuit filed by Noushin Faraji, a former Fox Sports hairstylist. Faraji said that Charlie Dixon, a former programming executive at Fox Sports, sexually assaulted her. The lawsuit said that when Faraji contacted Taylor about her worries, Taylor advised her to "get over it." Taylor has said that these things are not true. After these claims came to light, Dixon was taken off the network in April 2025.

The End of 'Speak' and Other FS1 Shows

In addition to Joy Taylor leaving, Fox Sports has also canceled "Speak," which Taylor co-hosted with Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce. Also, the morning shows "Breakfast Ball" and "The Facility" are no longer on the air. Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth, and Danny Parkins hosted "Breakfast Ball," while Emmanuel Acho, Chase Daniel, James Jones, and LeSean McCoy hosted "The Facility."

What Ratings Have to Do with Canceling Shows

The main reason given for these cancellations is because the shows "struggled to find a huge audience." Even though they tried to show new and different information, these shows didn't get a lot of viewers. Fox Sports is making a strategic change by realigning its programming and trying to get more people to watch.

What it did to Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce, the co-hosts

Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce, who co-host "Speak," are immediately affected by its demise. Neither has publicly said anything about the decision, but it leaves them, along with the hosts of "Breakfast Ball" and "The Facility," looking for new jobs in sports media.

A look back at Joy Taylor's time at Fox Sports

Joy Taylor started working for Fox Sports in March 2016. She immediately became well-known, first by taking on several responsibilities, such as stepping in for Kristine Leahy on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd." She started out with Fox Sports as the host of "Skip and Shannon: Undisputed" in August 2016. She became the news update anchor on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" in 2018. On Saturdays, she also presented "The Joy Taylor Show" on Fox Sports Radio. In September 2022, Taylor started co-hosting "Speak" on FS1.

She started her path to national platforms with CBSSports.com, where she hosted "Fantasy Football Today" and "Thursday Night Live." Before that, she became well-known in Miami radio by co-hosting the "Zaslow and Joy Show" on 790 AM. The Ticket.

The Bigger Picture: FS1's Programming Plan

The cancelation of these three series is part of a bigger change in FS1's programming strategy. Former executive Charlie Dixon was in charge of all three of the canceled shows when they started. The network seems to be getting rid of shows that aren't doing well while keeping its big opinion-driven shows. Established shows like "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd and "First Things First" with Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes will keep their present time slots.

FS1 has new shows coming up.

FS1 is likely to add new shows to fill the empty hours. People in the industry are talking about the network maybe hiring new people like Tony Reali, Max Kellerman, and Kay Adams for future projects. This suggests that FS1 is moving toward new content and may change how it does its daytime programming to reach a bigger audience.

What will happen next for Joy Taylor?

Joy Taylor is currently a big free agent in the world of sports media. Even though she just left FS1, she has a lot of experience and a lot of followers on social media, which will help her find new jobs. She has already started her "Two Personal" podcast again as a solo project, which could be a great way for her to move forward.

Possible places for Joy Taylor to go

There are a lot of different ideas regarding what Taylor might do next. Gilbert Arenas has said that he has talked to Taylor about being on his "Gil's Arena" podcast, which is entirely about football. Digital media networks or even a return to traditional broadcasting in a different role, like radio or social media material, could also be possible destinations. ESPN has been brought up as a possibility, but it's also been said that they are cutting costs and may be wary of controversy.

What people are saying and doing on social media

As soon as the news broke that Joy Taylor was leaving and the shows were canceled, people on social media had a lot of different emotions. A lot of supporters were upset and backed Taylor.

@SportsFanatic1: It's sad to see Joy Taylor go from Fox Sports. She gave "Speak" a whole new look. I wonder where she'll go next! #JoyTaylor #FoxSports

@MediaInsider: It's a big loss for FS1 to discontinue "Speak." Joy Taylor was always honest. We hope this isn't the last time we see her on TV. #FS1 #SportsMedia

Some people thought the adjustments were part of a bigger revolution in sports TV.

@BreakingSports: There really is a shakeup at Fox Sports. Joy Taylor is out, and a lot of performances have been canceled. Is this an indication that sports TV may shift in significant ways? #TVNews #SportsBiz

Her admirers are anxiously watching to see what she does next, hoping she may return to the airwaves or start new media projects.

@FanFavoriteHost: I just learned that Joy Taylor is leaving Fox Sports. I always liked what she had to say. Wishing her the best in the next part of her life! #JoyTaylor #SportsTalk

@SportsAnalyst: FS1 has a major hole to fill now that Joy Taylor is gone and "Speak" has been canceled. What kinds of new series do you anticipate they'll add? #FS1Changes #SportsTV

Some people also linked her leaving to things she had said in the past that caused a lot of trouble, like what she said about Caitlin Clark.