Officials at FOX Sports have reportedly landed another big name to debate with “Undisputed” host Skip Bayless on FS1.
According to a report from John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, former Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson will be on the new “Undisputed” lineup. FS1 content executive VP Charlie Dixon was mum on the changes coming to the program:
“Nothing is official yet, and Dixon would not confirm the new panelists that start next week. But sources say former NFL stars Richard Sherman and Keyshawn Johnson will be regulars during the NFL season. While there have been significant conversations with Michael Irvin to join, it’s unlikely he will have a role.”
Former NFL All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, rapper Lil Wayne and former ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols have already been announced as three of the new talents for the program that will return to the airwaves on Aug. 28.
Bayless left ESPN and joined FS1 in Sept. 2016 to co-host “Undisputed” with Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. In June, the three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end left FS1, and the show has since been on a two-month hiatus.
Reports surfaced last week that Sharpe would be joining “First Take” and debate with Stephen A. Smith, whom Bayless previously worked with before going to FS1. Smith, however, took to Twitter and stated that nothing is official “yet”.
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ESPN’s lineup will look a lot different heading into 2023-24. Two months ago, several notable names such as Johnson, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, Matt Hasselbeck, Steve Young, Max Kellerman, Todd McShay, Jeff Van Gundy and Nick Friedell were laid off.
Now, we continue to await final confirmation that Sharpe is joining Smith at ESPN.
