A couple of months ago Shannon Sharpe shocked the sports media world after he announced that he would be leaving FS1’s ‘Undisputed’ after years with Skip Bayless.
There was a lot of speculation about who would be his replacement and after months of auditions and interviews, Skip and FS1 have opted to have a platoon of co-hosts including Rachel Nichols, Richard Sherman, Lil Wayne, and are still deciding between Keyshawn Johnson and Michael Irvin.
Rachel Nichols will appear on FS1's “Undisputed” opposite Skip Bayless, per sources.https://t.co/WteoHk6zvp
— John Ourand (@Ourand_Puck) August 9, 2023
It’s not a bad idea because it gives different perspectives on all kinds of topics. However, that’s what ESPN is already doing with ‘First Take’ and FS1 is reportedly not happy with that. According to FOS, Skip insisted on this method and FS1 executives had a lot of push back and wanted to opt for a more traditional format. Because of this, they reportedly think that Stephen A. is his daddy now.
Skip Bayless has chosen to replicate Stephen A. Smith’s “debate by committee approach” with revolving guests.
The strategy has been met with a resounding thud inside Fox Sports, sources told FOS.
“Stephen A. is Skip’s Daddy now.”@MMcCarthyREV's story » https://t.co/HTb4TQsNbY pic.twitter.com/jYw86fxKgU
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 15, 2023
It could be successful and increase their ratings but only time will tell.
