A hairstylist who worked with Fox Sports, Noushin Faraji, has filed a lawsuit against former host Skip Bayless, alleging that he made persistent unwanted advances towards her, including an outrageous offer of $1.5 million for sex. Faraji, who served as a stylist for over ten years, is seeking unspecified damages not only from Bayless but also from Fox Sports and its parent company, Fox Corporation. The lawsuit was filed recently in California Superior Court.
According to the legal complaint, Faraji claims that the work environment at Fox was hostile, allowing senior staff and on-air personalities, like Bayless, to mistreat employees without any fear of repercussions. Although the Associated Press typically doesn’t name individuals alleging sexual assault unless they have identified themselves, Faraji has publicly disclosed her identity through this lawsuit.
Bayless’s attorney, Jared Levine, has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding these allegations. Fox Sports issued a statement saying it takes the claims seriously but declined to provide additional details due to the ongoing legal matter.
In her lawsuit, Faraji explains that Bayless’s advances began in 2017 and included inappropriate hugs, kisses on the cheek, and suggestive comments indicating that he could improve her life in exchange for sexual favors. The situation escalated in 2021 when Bayless reportedly offered her $1.5 million for sex, and after she declined, he allegedly threatened her job security.
Despite the pressures, Faraji maintained her professionalism, believing that kindness was essential in her role. She claims she was wrongfully terminated in 2024 based on fabricated reasons. Initially, she chose to remain silent about the alleged harassment, fearing for her safety if she spoke out.
Moreover, the lawsuit alleges that other Fox employees have also suffered from not receiving their full wages or overtime, aiming to seek class-action status for those affected. This case follows a pattern of workplace misconduct, as Fox Sports previously fired its head of programming in 2017 amid a sexual harassment investigation.
