The allegations are claimed in the recently filed lawsuit by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji, which names Charlie Dixon, Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, and Fox Sports as the defendants.
Highlights
- Charlie Dixon, Fox Sports executive vice president, is accused of using Fox funds to keep his wife quiet about his extramarital affairs.
- The lawsuit, filed by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji, includes claims of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by Dixon and other Fox Sports personalities.
- The allegations have significantly impacted Dixon’s reputation and raised questions about the culture within Fox Sports.
In a shocking turn of events, Fox Sports executive vice president Charlie Dixon has found himself at the center of a scandal that has rocked the sports media world.
Allegations have surfaced that Dixon used Fox funds to keep his wife quiet about his extramarital affair with FS1 host Joy Taylor.
This revelation has not only tarnished Dixon’s reputation but also raised serious questions about the culture within Fox Sports.
EXCLUSIVE: A former Fox Sports hairdresser alleged a network exec used “his position to sexually harass women" and says she refused a $1.5M offer from former FS1 host Skip Bayless "to have sex with him" in a lawsuit obtained by @FOS. (w/ @MMcCarthyREV) https://t.co/dI3UWgB0hJ
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) January 5, 2025
Charlie Dixon Joined Fox Sports In July 2015
Charlie Dixon is the executive vice president and head of content at Fox Sports.
Dixon oversees all original programming, digital content, and podcasting at Fox Sports.
He joined Fox Sports in July 2015, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles at NBC and ESPN.
At NBC, Dixon served as the Senior Vice President of Development, working with MSNBC and NBC News.
Prior to that, he co-developed several popular shows at ESPN, including “Olbermann,” “Numbers Never Lie,” and “First Take.“
The allegations against Joy Taylor, Charlie Dixon, Skip Bayless, Emmanuel Acho, and others in this lawsuit…
— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) January 6, 2025
Crazy stuff! pic.twitter.com/7as07zo9tb
Charlie Has Kept His Familial Life Private
Charlie Dixon’s family life has always been a topic of interest among fans and colleagues.
He is married to Jessica Dixon and has two kids, a son named Sean and a daughter named Veronica, but he has managed to keep much of his personal life private.
However, recent allegations have brought his family life into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
#catchgreatnsss pic.twitter.com/oEOsGYgzQ8
— Charlie Dixon (@CharlieDix21) August 19, 2015
Skip Bayless Is The Primary Defendant In The Lawsuit
The scandal began when former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji filed a lawsuit against the network, naming Dixon, Skip Bayless, and Joy Taylor as defendants.
Faraji alleges that Dixon used his position of power to exploit employees and engaged in inappropriate behavior at a Fox Sports birthday party.
According to the lawsuit, Dixon grabbed Faraji’s buttocks without her consent at a West Hollywood party thrown for Joy Taylor in January 2017, an incident that Faraji claims was emblematic of a broader culture of harassment within the network.
Fox Sports & Skip Bayless are being sued for s*xual harassment, with allegations that Bayless offered $1.5 million for s*x, made repeated inappropriate advances despite being married, and a Fox executive secured a female colleague’s role on Undisputed after a s*xual relationship pic.twitter.com/j1V8l6VP0q
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 5, 2025
The most damning allegation, however, is that Dixon used Fox funds to keep his wife quiet about his extramarital affairs.
This claim has raised ethical concerns and legal questions about the misuse of company resources.
Faraji’s lawsuit details how Dixon allegedly manipulated financial records to cover up his actions, leaving many questioning the integrity of Fox Sports’ leadership.
The Lawsuit Has Tarnished The Reputation Of All Defendants
The allegations have had a significant impact on Dixon’s reputation.
Once celebrated for his contributions to sports media and his role at Fox Sports, Dixon now faces intense scrutiny and criticism.
The lawsuit has also sparked a broader conversation about the culture within Fox Sports and the need for stronger support systems for employees reporting misconduct.
In response to the allegations, Fox Sports has acknowledged the lawsuit but refrained from providing detailed comments, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
Additional Information
- Charlie Dixon graduated from the Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in European History.
- He worked as a strategist for original programming and production at ESPN from 2011 to 2012.
