Skip Bayless concluded his tenure with Fox Sports 1 on Friday, marking his final day as the main host of “Undisputed.” Bayless, a prominent figure on the network, departed to explore new opportunities, and his excitement about the future was palpable in his recent tweet.
“Today was my last show on Undisputed. I’m leaving FS1. I’ve been planning to pursue other opportunities for several months. I had a great 8-year run with a lot of great people at FOX, but now I’m excited for what’s coming up. Stay tuned,” Bayless tweeted.
Bayless’ departure leaves FS1 with the challenge of filling the significant void on their morning show. According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, the network is considering Nick Wright as a potential successor. McCarthy reports that FS1 executives see Wright as the future face of the network.
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“According to my sources, FS1 executives believe First Things First star Nick Wright is the future of the network. But do they really want to take the 39-year-old Wright and on-air partners Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes away from their current 3–5 p.m. ET time slot and make them compete head-to-head with rival ESPN’s powerhouse First Take?” McCarthy writes.
Wright, a well-regarded analyst, co-hosts “First Things First” alongside Broussard and Wildes. The show airs on FS1 every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. ET, where the trio discusses and analyzes the biggest sports topics of the day.
The potential move to promote Wright to the morning slot could be a strategic decision for FS1, aiming to maintain a strong viewership base following Bayless’ exit.
Wright’s engaging style and in-depth sports knowledge have made “First Things First” a popular show, and his promotion could bring a fresh dynamic to FS1’s morning lineup.
As FS1 navigates this transition, fans and industry watchers alike will be keen to see how the network reconfigures its programming and whether Wright steps into the role left by Bayless.
The coming weeks will reveal FS1’s plans and how they aim to continue their competitive edge in the sports broadcasting arena.
