Fans were quick to move on from Emmanuel Acho's NFL analysis on Monday after he broke his silence in the wake of Fox Sports' explosive lawsuit.
According to shocking allegations involving some of the biggest names in sports media, FS1 host Joy Taylor “used sexual relationships with Acho and network executive Charlie Dixon to advance her career.”
Just 24 hours later, Acho released his analysis of Sunday night's NFL regular-season finale between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, choosing not to reference any off-field controversy involving him.
However, the comments section didn't want to let it go, instead opening the floodgates for questions and reactions related to the allegations.
“Damn, this guy is just completely ignoring the accusations,” one user wrote with a laughing emoji.
Lawsuit Alleges FS1 Stars Emmanuel Acho and Joy Taylor Had Sexual Relationship
“Wow, so nice to hear from you,” a second joked, playing on Taylor's name.
“Yeah, I don't know if you know, but they're waiting for you to talk about something else,” said a third.
A fourth user commented: “Are you going to act like nothing happened?”
The lawsuit also alleges that Taylor conspired to protect his job by fabricating an allegation of sexual misconduct against Dixon, Fox Sports' executive vice president in charge of talent.
Former FS1 stylist Noushin Faraji's group filed that lawsuit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Taylor, Dixon, former FS1 host Skip Bayless and Fox Corporation are named in Faraji's lawsuit, much of which centers on allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, negligent supervision, retaliation and other hostile workplace issues between 2012 and August 2024.
Bayless is accused of offering Faraji $1.5 million in exchange for sex, while Dixon is accused of groping the stylist's buttocks.
Taylor herself is accused of dismissing Faraji's sexual harassment complaints against Bayless and Dixon, telling the stylist to “get over it.”
Amid allegations of a sexual relationship between Acho and his 'Speak' co-host, fans dug up videos of the retired NFL linebacker talking about Taylor, with one claiming that “it all makes sense now,” despite the allegations They are not confirmed.
Fans bombarded Acho's comments section with questions and reactions to the accusations.
A clip shows Acho introducing Taylor on 'Speak' during Super Bowl week. “Truly, in the sports industry, I don't know anyone who is more impressive – in every way, shape and form – than the one and only Joy Taylor,” he said.
Another video, now reportedly deleted by Acho, shows him promoting his co-host ahead of the show's premiere.
'I have to take a moment to thank my co-host Joy Taylor. A woman. A black woman. Daily show. Sports. Do you realize how difficult it is to get to the position she is in? said.
“Very often there is rampant misogyny and sexism in sports and we don't even care what women have to say in sports. But Joy not only occupies the television position of a black woman. But as an opinionator.
FS1 presenter Joy Taylor appears on Emmanuel Acho's social media account
Stylist Noushin Faraji (pictured) accused Fox Sports of creating a hostile workplace
Taylor used sexual relationships with Acho (left) and network executive Charlie Dixon (right) to advance her career, according to Faraji's lawsuit.
'So you don't just ask men what they think, you give them your own unique and distinctive vision. It's hard to do and Joy, you've done it, so congratulations. I look forward to working with you.'
A Fox Sports spokesperson told DailyMail.com: “We take these allegations seriously and have no further comment at this time given this pending litigation.”
DailyMail.com has contacted Acho and Taylor's management for comment.
Hours after Acho's tweet was posted, Taylor appeared on Speak with Paul Pierce, Keyshawn Johnson and Michael Irvin, her first television appearance since the allegations surfaced.