Skip Bayless has been accused of offering a former Fox Sports co-worker $1.5 million to have sex with him, according to a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles.
The former Undisputed host, 73, is at the center of an explosive 42-page lawsuit that alleges he used his position to “sexually harass women” and “inappropriately touch” a stylist who worked on his show.
Noushin Faraji, who says he worked at Fox Sports from 2012 to 2023, has made a series of surprising accusations, first reported by Reception sports – including that Bayless offered him $1.5 million to have sex with her and gave her 'long hugs and kisses' on multiple occasions.
Allegations are also made against Fox Sports executive vice president of content Charlie Dixon, with Faraji claiming he “grabbed her buttocks at a birthday party in West Hollywood.”
Joy Taylor, another anchor at the network, is also involved in the case, and the plaintiff claims she told her the story of Dixon's advances, only to be told, “Get over it.”
Bayless, married to Ernestine Sclafani since 2016, left Fox in August 2024 after eight years at the network.
A Fox Sports spokesperson told DailyMail.com: “We take these allegations seriously and have no further comment at this time given this pending litigation.”
Skip Bayless is at the center of an explosive sexual harassment lawsuit filed in Los Angeles
The former Fox host, 73, is pictured with his wife of eight years, Ernestine Sclafani.
The lawsuit has been filed by Noushin Faraji, who says he worked at Fox from 2012 to 2023.
The lawsuit alleges that Bayless began making advances toward Faraji after she began working on her popular morning show Undisputed, which she hosted alongside Shannon Sharpe.
In the lawsuit, she claims he gave her “hugs and lingering kisses on the cheek while he put his body against hers and pressed her breasts.”
In response, she claims she told him she wasn't interested and was “not dating at work,” and even informed him that she had ovarian cancer in an attempt to stop his advances.
According to the lawsuit, Bayless “became more aggressive over the years” and later accused Faraji of having sexual relations with his co-host Sharpe.
Bayless poses in her car for an interview in October, two months after leaving Fox Sports
Another Fox host, Joy Taylor (pictured), is named in the lawsuit amid claims she told the stylist to “get over it” when told about the executive's sexual advances.
Bayless hosted Fox Sport's Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe (right) before they got into a fight
He allegedly offered the stylist $1.5 million to have sex with him and claimed it could “change her life.”
The lawsuit says: 'Approximately one week later, Mr. Bayless made another advance on Ms. Faraji. Mrs. Faraji replied, “Stop, stop, you have a wife.” Mr Bayless replied: “Aren't you a Muslim? Doesn't your father have three or four wives?”
'EM. Faraji replied that her father was dead, and when Mr. Bayless seemed taken aback, she made up an excuse to leave.
Faraji claims she filed multiple complaints with Fox Sports' HR department and was “forced to endure a misogynistic, racist and ableist workplace where executives and talent were allowed to physically and verbally abuse workers with impunity.” “.
Bayless works out in the gym at ESPN headquarters after filming an episode of First Take in August 2013.
Charlie Dixon (right), executive vice president of content at Fox Sports, is also involved in the lawsuit
Bayless has makeup applied to her face before an episode of First Take during her ESPN days
The lawsuit comes just months after former Fox host Sharpe reached a purchase agreement with the network following his public dispute with Bayless.
The pair repeatedly collided in mid-air, eventually leading to the end of their relationship and Sharpe seeking pastures new.
Since his own departure from Fox Sports in August, Bayless launched a self-titled podcast that streams on YouTube, as well as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
On X, he regularly shares his strong sports opinions with his 3.2 million followers. He has not yet commented on the allegations leveled against him in the lawsuit.