Skip Bayless is ending his time at Fox Sports as the host of Undisputed confirms his exit from the show and the network.
In a social media post, Bayless shared he had just completed his last show on FS1 on Friday, August 2.
“Today was my last show on Undisputed. I’m leaving FS1,” Bayless posted on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter. “I’ve been planning to pursue other opportunities for several months. I had a great 8-year run with a lot of great people at FOX, but now I’m excited for what’s coming up. Stay tuned.”
Today was my last show on Undisputed. I’m leaving FS1. I’ve been planning to pursue other opportunities for several months. I had a great 8-year run with a lot of great people at FOX, but now I’m excited for what’s coming up. Stay tuned.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 2, 2024
Fox Sports shared their own statement confirming Bayless was leaving the network.
“The Fox Sports family thanks Skip Bayless for his outstanding contributions at FS1,” read the statement. “As a founding member of the show Undisputed and known as the godfather of sports debate, Skip has been a cornerstone of our network and a driving force in sports commentary.”
The statement continued, “His passion, insight, and distinctive voice have entertained audiences and captivated sports fans throughout the years. We wish Skip continued success in his future endeavors.”
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— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) August 2, 2024
Bayless did not mention his Fox Sports exit during the Undisputed broadcast on Friday, August 2.
The show was plagued by controversy last year when Bayless and co-host Shannon Sharpe had several escalating tense moments on-air. Sharpe ultimately left the sports talk show in June 2023 and has now joined ESPN.
Undisputed premiered in 2016 on FS1 with Bayless and Sharpe debating sports. Following Sharpe’s exit, the show featured several co-hosts like Richard Sherman, Keyshawn Johnson, and Michael Irvin, debating with Bayless.
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