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FS1 Cuts Three Weekday Talk Programs in Scheduling Reset

Fox Sports 1 plans new morning programs alongside refreshed afternoon shows for the fall football season following low ratings for its weekday talk shows

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Former Fox Sports presenter, Joy Taylor.
(Illustration) Courtesy: FOX Sports

Overview

  • FS1 officially canceled Speak, Breakfast Ball and The Facility on July 14, citing consistent low viewership across the three programs.
  • Host Joy Taylor’s contract was not renewed, leading to her departure after she was named in a workplace lawsuit that she denied.
  • Danny Parkins will remain with Fox Sports 1 despite the cancellation of Breakfast Ball, according to people familiar with the decision.
  • Other on-air talent affected include Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson on Speak as well as former NFL players on The Facility.
  • FS1 executives have begun developing a revamped weekday schedule set to debut ahead of the fall football season.