Joy Taylor is a popular American media personality and TV host for Fox Sports 1. She is an excellent sports journalist and TV host who has been in the media industry for over a decade. She was the news update anchor on Fox Sports 1’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
Joy attended Barry University in Miami, Florida, USA, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications in 2009. She engaged in sports activities in college, where she was a division one track sprinter. She also worked for the college’s radio station, WBRY 1640 AM, and eventually became the manager at one point in her career.
She provides updates on sports activities around the world and is an anchor for many TV shows. Over time, she has garnered a wide fan base and people love her passion for sports.
She co-hosts the popular Fox Sports 1 show “Speak” alongside Emmanuel Acho and LeSean McCoy. She also hosts The Joy Taylor Show on Saturdays on Fox Sports Radio.
Jay Taylor Profile Information
| Full Name | Joy Allison Taylor |
| Date of Birth | January 27, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Age | 37 years old (as of July 2024) |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Current Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
| Profession | Presenter, TV Host, Media Personality, Sports Journalist, Podcast Host |
| Currently employed at | FOX Sports |
| Salary | $148,000 |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157cm) |
| Weight | 121 pounds (55kg) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark Brown |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Ex-Spouse | Richard Giannotti (m. 2016-2017) |
| Ex-fiancé | Earl Watson |
| Father | Mr. Anthony Taylor |
| Mother | Mrs. Georgia Taylor |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Education | Barry University |
| @Joy Taylor | |
| @joytaylortalks | |
| X | @JoyTaylorTalks |
| Net worth | $1 million |
Early Life
Joy was born to Anthony and Georgia Taylor. She has 2 brothers, Jason Taylor, an ex-NFL defensive end and outside linebacker who represented the Miami Dolphins, and Noah Taylor.
Noah played 15 seasons in the NFL and became a Hall of Famer in 2017.
Career
Joy Taylor started her career as a media personality in Miami while attending Barry University. She was employed by 790 AM The Ticket in Miami, where she worked for three years as an executive producer. Later, she co-hosted the Zaslow and Joy Show, which was the station’s top-rated morning-drive sports radio show.
She hosted The Noise radio show and also served as a manager at the institution’s WBRY 1640 AM radio station after college graduation. Moving on, she joined CBSSports.com, where she hosted the Thursday Night Live and Fantasy Football Today.
Joy Taylor joined FOX Sports in March 2016, where she works to date. She has taken various positions and roles at the TV network, including filling in for Kristine Leahy on The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
On 15th August 2016, Fox Sports announced that Joy Taylor would be the moderator for their sports debate show Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, where she will work with other commentators Skip Bayless and ex-NFL tight-end and sports analyst Shannon Sharpe. In 2018, FOX announced that she would be moving from Undisputed to The Herd with Colin Cowherd, which will be airing on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports Radio.
On September 9, 2021, it was announced that Joy Taylor would become the host of her own Saturday program titled “The Joy Taylor Show” on Fox Sports Radio.
Taylor became a co-host of “Speak” on Fox Sports 1 on September 6, 2022. Apart from these shows, she runs her own podcast show “Maybe I’m Crazy” and “The Hang” on Facebook Live where she provides sports updates. She earns a base salary of $148,000 every year at FOX Sports.
Who is Joy Taylor’s Husband?
Joy Taylor doesn’t reveal details about her personal life. She is divorced and isn’t married at this time. The media personality was previously married to ex-baseball player Richard Giannotti.
Taylor and Giannotti met for the first time at a conference in 2014 and started dating the same year before tying the knot in a wedding ceremony held on the 13th of February 2016.
Giannotti, who was the President of Athlete Asset Management at the time married Joy Taylor in a private wedding ceremony at the Biltmore Luxury Hotel in Miami, USA.
Despite the buzz surrounding their union, the marriage crashed in 2017 as they divorced. The reason for their split wasn’t revealed to the public but in an episode of Undisputed in 2017, Joy revealed that she was a victim of domestic abuse. However, she didn’t reveal the identity of the person who abused her.
In September 2018, news broke that Joy was engaged to former NBA point guard and head coach Earl Watson. However, the couple called off their engagement in November 2019. Since then, Taylor has kept her lips sealed on her love life and personal life.
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Personal Life
Personal LifeJoy shares a son with her ex-husband Richard named Beau, who was born in 2016. She is a sports lover and has an interest in boxing and golf. Taylor is an adventurous person who enjoys traveling and exploring new places.
She received an honorary doctorate from her alma mater Barry University for her contributions to media. Joy Taylor has an active social presence across Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram, where she has thousands of followers combined.
She also co-hosts sports a show on YouTube with Taylor Rooks titled “Two Personal Show,” which has more than 12,000 subscribers.
Joy Taylor’s Net Worth
Joy Taylor is one of the most successful TV hosts and radio personalities in America. Her fans love her analysis and ability to break down sports games. She makes more than $200,000 every year and has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
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