The allegations are claimed in a lawsuit filed by a former Fox Sports Hairstylist, Noushin Faraji.
Highlights
- Emmanuel Acho is accused of having a romantic relationship with his FS1 co-worker, Joy Taylor, to help her secure a better job.
- Acho deleted a video from 2022 in which he praised Taylor, leading to speculation about his involvement in the case.
- The allegations and the deleted video have significantly impacted Acho’s reputation and sparked a broader conversation about the culture within Fox Sports.
In a recent turn of events, former NFL linebacker, and current sports analyst Emmanuel Acho has found himself embroiled in a controversy that has sent shockwaves through the sports media world.
The controversy centers around the recently filed lawsuit alleging that Acho had a romantic relationship with his FS1 co-worker, Joy Taylor, to help her secure a better job.
In light of the groundbreaking lawsuit, Acho deleted a video praising Taylor for building a remarkable career as a black woman.
Emmanuel Acho posted this a long time ago deleted it today
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) January 5, 2025
I’M CRYING 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HoAEiVjouX
A Former Fox Sports Hairstylist, Noushin Faraji, Filed The Lawsuit
The controversy began when Noushin Faraji, a former Fox Sports hairstylist, filed a 42-page lawsuit against the network, naming several high-profile figures, including Skip Bayless, FS1 host Joy Taylor, and Fox Sports Executive Vice President Charlie Dixon.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of sexual harassment, misconduct, and fostering a toxic work environment.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: A former Fox Sports hairstylist is suing Skip Bayless and Fox for sexual harassment, per @FOS
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 5, 2025
She alleges that Skip Bayless offered her $1.5 million "to have sex with him." pic.twitter.com/4ezqfWcFvR
The Lawsuit Alleges Taylor Slept With Acho And Charlie Dixon
Faraji alleges that Joy Taylor engaged in sexual relationships with Emmanuel Acho and later with Charlie Dixon to advance her career.
According to the lawsuit, these alleged relationships helped Taylor secure a more prominent position and greater opportunities at the network.
Neither Taylor nor Acho has addressed the allegations publicly, and both have notably gone quiet on their social media accounts.
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
The Video Was Initially Posted In 2022
Adding fuel to the fire, fans observed that Emmanuel Acho recently deleted a video from 2022 in which he praised Joy Taylor.
The video posted on social media showed Acho speaking glowingly about Taylor, leading to speculation about his involvement in the case.
The timing of the video’s deletion has raised eyebrows and further fueled the controversy surrounding the lawsuit.
Emmanuel Acho has now deleted this video after a lawsuit emerged earlier today alleging he had romantic relations with Joy Taylor to help her secure a better job back in 2022 👀 pic.twitter.com/juE3j0XGN0
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) January 5, 2025
In the video, Acho can be seen in his car, speaking highly of Taylor and her contributions to the network.
The video has since been removed from his social media accounts, but fans and critics have not forgotten its existence.
Some have interpreted the deletion of the video as an attempt to distance himself from the growing controversy.
Happy Birthday to my brilliant co host, my homie and my friend @JoyTaylorTalks! It’s a pleasure and honor to work with you daily.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) January 17, 2023
Y’all go show her some love!! 🥳 🎉 pic.twitter.com/xQgXEG9CqK
The Lawsuit Has Tarnished The Reputations Of All Defendants
The allegations and the deleted video have significantly impacted Emmanuel Acho’s reputation.
Once celebrated for his contributions to sports media and his work on social justice issues, Acho 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
- Acho played college football for the Texas Longhorns before being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
- He later played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants before retiring from the NFL in 2015.
- After retiring from professional football, he became a prominent analyst for FS1 and gained widespread recognition for his Emmy-winning web series, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.”
