Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to react to the mounting allegations against Fox Sports 1 personality Joy Taylor. The 37-year-old host of Speak is at the center of a lawsuit filed by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji, accusing the network of workplace misconduct, sexual harassment, and other serious allegations.
Taylor, a prominent figure at Fox Sports since 2016, has held various high-profile roles, including co-hosting Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe and later joining Colin Cowherd’s show before landing her current position on Speak. Despite her professional accolades, the lawsuit raises troubling questions about her time at the network.
Allegations Against Taylor
The lawsuit alleges that Taylor engaged in inappropriate workplace relationships with Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon and network colleague Emmanuel Acho. Faraji’s accusations detail instances of misconduct involving Taylor and others, painting a picture of a toxic work environment at Fox Sports.
Relationship Allegations with Charlie Dixon
According to the lawsuit, Faraji first became aware of Taylor’s alleged relationship with Dixon in 2016.
“In approximately May 2016, Ms. Taylor asked Ms. Faraji to meet for a drink in Santa Monica. When Ms. Faraji arrived, she found Ms. Taylor with an older man, Charlie Dixon, Fox Sports’ Executive Vice President of Content,” the lawsuit states.
Faraji alleges that the pair’s body language suggested a romantic relationship, despite Taylor being recently married. The lawsuit further claims that Dixon played a significant role in securing Taylor’s position on Undisputed, even pressuring Bayless to accept her as co-host despite his initial reservations.
“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 filing reads. “Reluctantly, Mr. Bayless agreed to do so as a favor to his friend.”
The relationship allegedly caused tension in Taylor’s personal life, with her husband becoming suspicious after a dinner involving Dixon and his wife. According to the lawsuit, Taylor’s husband discovered evidence of the relationship, leading to their eventual divorce.
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Allegations Involving Emmanuel Acho
The lawsuit also claims that Taylor pursued a romantic relationship with Emmanuel Acho in 2020 while still allegedly connected to Dixon. Faraji recounts a lunch meeting where Taylor introduced her to Acho, leading to suspicions of a romantic involvement.
Faraji later warned Taylor about the potential fallout of maintaining relationships with both Dixon and Acho simultaneously, given Dixon’s powerful position within the company. According to the filing, Taylor dismissed the concern, stating she had enough influence to protect herself.
“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 alleges.
Antonio Brown’s Reaction
Amid the swirling allegations, Antonio Brown reacted on X with a cryptic post mentioning both Dixon and Taylor. “Charlie Dixon & Joy Taylor,” Brown wrote, without elaborating further. The post has since sparked widespread speculation, with fans and media figures alike dissecting its implications.
Taylor’s Silence and Public Schedule
Joy Taylor has yet to address the allegations publicly. She is reportedly still scheduled to appear on-air Monday afternoon, raising questions about how she and Fox Sports will handle the fallout from the lawsuit.
Broader Implications for Fox Sports
The allegations against Taylor are part of a broader lawsuit accusing Fox Sports of fostering a hostile work environment. Faraji claims the network allowed inappropriate behavior to persist unchecked, creating a culture where retaliation was common against those who spoke out.
Fox Sports has not commented specifically on Taylor’s involvement but issued a general statement regarding the lawsuit: “We take these allegations seriously and have no further comment at this time given this pending litigation.”
What’s Next?
As more details emerge, the lawsuit raises serious questions about workplace culture at Fox Sports and the conduct of several high-profile figures. For Taylor, the allegations represent a significant challenge to her reputation and career. Whether she will address the claims directly remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, the reaction from Antonio Brown and others underscores the ripple effect this lawsuit is having across the sports and media industries.
With the legal process underway, it’s clear this story will continue to develop, potentially reshaping the public perception of Fox Sports and its personnel.
