FS1 Shake-Up: What’s Really Happening at Fox Sports 1?

There’s a full-blown reboot happening at Fox Sports 1, and if you blinked this week, you might’ve missed half the on-air talent getting swept out the door. In what insiders have dubbed a "daytime demolition," the network pulled the plug on several major shows, parted ways with some of its most recognizable personalities, and made it clear: a new era is coming.

But this isn’t just chaos for the sake of headlines—this is FS1 getting serious about ratings, relevance, and retooling their lineup to compete more aggressively with ESPN and other sports content giants. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s been canceled, who’s out, who’s still in the fold, and what’s next for the network as they try to course-correct daytime sports TV.

FS1 executed a sweeping overhaul of its daytime programming:

• Cancelled three flagship shows: Speak, Breakfast Ball, and The Facility.

• Let go: high-profile on-air talent including Joy Taylor, Keyshawn Johnson, Paul Pierce, LeSean McCoy, Emmanuel Acho, Michael Irvin, Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth, Danny Parkins, and more.

This was part of a broader "Armageddon"-style culling of underperforming content to make room for a refreshed lineup .

✅ Who’s Still There?

Despite the layoffs, FS1 is keeping its core evening programming intact:

• The Herd with Colin Cowherd remains secured, recently relocating to a revamped Chicago studio.

• First Things First (Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes) continues to dominate the morning airwaves with strong and growing viewership.

• On-field talent is largely stable: Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have signed contract extensions, ensuring continuity for FS1's NFL coverage.

• New sideline addition: Allison Williams will replace veteran Laura Okmin as an NFL sideline reporter.

🎯 What FS1 Is Aiming For Next

Sources suggest FS1’s intent is to revitalize daytime content with fresh faces and formats:

• Potential hires include Kay Adams, Max Kellerman, and Tony Reali, signaling a pivot toward established talent with national appeal.

• Discussions are ongoing for new talk formats—rumored revivals include a refreshed version of The Facility and talent-driven panel formats.

This mirrors the broader strategy of doubling down on proven primetime personalities, like Cowherd, Andrews, Thompson, while overhauling middays to improve ratings and relevance.

📊 Where FS1 Stands Now

1. Evening dominance intact

   • The Herd, FTF, and NFL broadcasts remain foundational, with strong viewing figures and stable talent.

2. Daytime limp restart

   • Midday programming was underperforming, so FS1 cleared the deck. They're aggressively hunting new hosts with proven track records and star power.

3. On-field continuity

   • NFL sideline presence refreshed with Allison Williams; Andrews/Thompson locked down—ensuring quality production in marquee properties.

     
     

🔮 Final Take

FS1 is placing a big bet: double down on tentpole programming while gutting and reshaping everything else. By cutting legacy talk shows and clearing out saturated, low-rated content, they’ve validated a "less is more" strategy.

Moving forward, this reset depends heavily on successful replenishment of daytime shows. If they can land high-caliber hosts like Kellerman, Adams, or Reali—and pair them with dynamic formats—this could mark a turning point in the network’s identity and competitive positioning.

🧭 Bottom Line

• Daytime TV at FS1 has entered uncharted waters—clean slate, new talent lineup expected.

• Evening repertoire remains strong and secure.

• Next big moves: major hires, new show formats, and whether they can ignite daytime viewership.

Now here's some pictures of Joy Taylor working out