Overview

• FS1 canceled its studio debate shows Speak, Breakfast Ball and The Facility on July 15.
• The network parted ways with hosts Joy Taylor, Paul Pierce, Keyshawn Johnson, Emmanuel Acho, Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, LeSean McCoy, Chase Daniel and James Jones.
• Longstanding debate programs The Herd with Colin Cowherd and First Things First will remain in their regular timeslots.
• Executives cited persistently low ratings for the axed shows as they reallocate resources toward live sports events and digital offerings.
• The shake-up follows reputational fallout from a sexual harassment lawsuit against former FS1 executive Charlie Dixon and related allegations involving Joy Taylor.