Former Fox analyst Emmanuel Acho shut down an episode of his podcast and stormed off after one of his co-hosts mentioned the issues that dogged him throughout his time at the company.
Acho was alleged in a lawsuit to have had an affair with fellow former Fox personality Joy Taylor, which has not been publicly confirmed by either person.
On an episode of his ‘Speakeasy’ podcast, Acho was joined by co-host LeSean McCoy – who was also laid off by Fox.
During a discussion about Skip Bayless’ issues with Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter getting baptized, McCoy revealed he had been baptized twice in his life – including in 2018.
Acho then laughed and made the comment that McCoy had done ‘a lot of sinning’ since then.
A defensive McCoy then instantly fired back: ‘Says the guy that did a lot of action at Fox, but we ain’t gonna talk about all that.’
An incensed Emmanuel Acho (R) ended an episode of his podcast when co-host LeSean McCoy (L) alluded to Acho’s alleged misdeeds while at his former employer, Fox Sports
Acho was accused of having an affair with fellow Fox personality Joy Taylor in a lawsuit
Acho initially laughed at McCoy’s comments – possibly out of a feeling of awkwarness – before continuing with the show.
McCoy, however, would continue to bring up Fox – which led to Acho getting more and more incensed. Additionally, the live chat for the show kept laughing and making comments alluding to Taylor.
Eventually, Acho addressed the comment: ‘That was the biggest violation in this show’s history.’ McCoy retorted, ‘It’s public.’
Over time, even after the discussion moved on, Acho appeared to get more and more annoyed with any off-hand remarks that McCoy made or when the chat made any more jokes.
It was when McCoy started talking about cheating on a romantic partner when Acho had enough.
‘I’m tired of talking to y’all. I’m done. And chat, I’m tired of y’all too,’ Acho said. ‘I’m tired of this show. That was low 2-5.’
Acho then accused McCoy of ‘ruining the whole show’. McCoy then responded, ‘No, Skip did.’
Not only was that a reference to the initial discussion around Bayless’ anger at Hunter, but it also struck a nerve because Bayless was named in the lawsuit filed by ex-FS1 hairstylist Noushin Faraji. Acho was not named as a plaintiff in the suit.
Acho and McCoy would later re-unite for another episode of their show on Sunday evening.
