Skip Bayless called ‘dumba**’ for allegedly paying $1.5 million to sleep with co-worker

Skip Bayless, TV commentator and former host of First Take, is under fire after hairstylist Noushin Faraji alleges s*xual battery.

Skip Bayless called ‘dumba**’ for allegedly paying $1.5 million to sleep with co-worker

Skip Bayless, Antonio Brown (Image via Getty Images)

Skip Bayless, a prominent American TV commentator, columnist, and editor, finds himself at the center of controversy following a shocking revelation from a former FOX colleague. According to reports, Bayless allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior by offering $1.5 million for a night together.

According to Front Office Sports, Noushin Faraji, who worked with Fox Sports as a hairstylist, filed a lawsuit on Friday naming Fox, Fox Sports, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FS1 Executive Vice President of Content Charlie Dixon, FS1 host Joy Taylor, and Skip Bayless as defendants. In the lawsuit, Faraji accused the defendants of misogyny, racism, and ableism at workplace. She further noted that the executives and on-air talent were reportedly permitted to engage in physical and verbal abuse of employees without facing consequences.

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In the age of digital media, the scandal quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism from the public and prominent figures alike. Among those speaking out is former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, who added his voice to the growing chorus of backlash directed at Bayless.

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Brown and Bayless aren’t the best of friends and the former’s hanging on any thread to call out the TV commentator. Bayless slammed Brown for dissing Tom Brady after the duo’s altercations and Brown’s exit from the Bucs, and had viciously torn into Brown, calling out him as a mediocre player and the Bucs deal as his only offer during the troubles.

Since retirement, Brown has turned into a full-time entertainer and political campaigner. In his X account, he is known for posting Dumba** of the Day, Cracker of the Day, and several similar awards. A few days ago, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, called Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden as dumba**es in a retweet of the former receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Skip Bayless in scavenger land after the recent developments

The lawsuit entails several incidents and interactions between Noushin Faraji and Skip Bayless which crossed the boundaries of professionalism and minimum human decency. A reddit post detailed the lawsuit: Faraji addressed that she had resorted to lying about her health to stop Bayless from being inappropriate.

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Skip Bayless (Image via New York Post)

The post has since exploded with Redditors tearing into the commentator for the recent allegations.

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A redditor chose to prompt the philosophical question of the difference between the rich and the poor. They highlighted that influential and powerful people like Bayless will always have power over the normal people.

The Bayless scandal has also led to the Vince McMahon comments resurfacing. Several users have been debating on where Bayless stands in comparison to the former WWE boss.

As it stands, Bayless is no Vince McMahon. The lawsuit is in its nascent stage but could develop into a much bigger issue with more developments coming out.

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