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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson just shut down exit rumors with big FOX contract extensions
Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews Officially Staying With FOX. (Image via Imago) If you're a fan of NFL Sundays on FOX, breathe easy, Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews aren't going anywhere. Just as some folks were wondering if the iconic duo might be heading out after some offseason whispers, FOX Sports hit the brakes on that panic and came through with a power move: contract extensions for both. So yes, football's favorite sideline boss and kickoff queen are back for another season and the vibes are immaculate. FOX re-signs Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson ahead of the 2025 NFL season Ahead of the upcoming NFL season, FOX Sports confirmed it has extended the contracts of both Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, two of the network's most recognizable on-air talents. And if you thought Thompson was leaving? She shut that down herself . 'No, I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX,' she told Front Office Sports , laughing off the speculation that had started swirling online. (Phew.) Andrews, of course, will continue her top-tier role on FOX's A-team broadcast crew, reporting from the sidelines alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and none other than Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Thompson will keep bringing the energy on Fox NFL Kickoff , setting the tone for your entire football Sunday. Amid other big shakeups, FOX makes sure its NFL coverage stays strong where it counts This move comes at a key moment for the network. With longtime analyst Jimmy Johnson officially stepping away after two decades, locking in Andrews and Thompson adds much-needed stability to FOX's NFL coverage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Erin Andrews has been a mainstay on NFL sidelines for years, but her star power only continues to rise especially now that she's part of the all-new Burkhardt-Brady broadcast trio. And Charissa? She's the one warming up the crowd every Sunday with Kickoff , keeping the tone fun, fast, and football-obsessed before the big games begin. Together, they help define FOX's NFL identity. So these extensions aren't just feel-good deals, they're smart business. Their podcast 'Calm Down' proves these two are more than just Sunday faces Beyond the cameras and sidelines, Andrews and Thompson have built something special together with their hit podcast Calm Down with Erin and Charissa . It's where they dish behind-the-scenes stories, NFL takes, and unfiltered life chats that keep fans locked in all week long. Whether it's Andrews talking about traveling with Tom Brady's new team or Thompson cracking up over fantasy football disasters, the pod is just more proof that their dynamic clicks both on and off the field. In a media world full of copy-paste coverage, these two are the real deal and fans know it. FOX doubled down on chemistry, experience, and pure star power The takeaway? FOX didn't just re-sign two NFL hosts, they doubled down on what makes their coverage work. With Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson leading the charge, Sundays are in great hands. So while teams are finalizing rosters and quarterbacks are fine-tuning their throws, FOX already scored big by keeping its MVPs right where they belong. Also read - Cardi B and Stefon Diggs just shut down breakup rumors with a surprise workout video Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Broken heart': Fans send prayers as Erin Andrews reveals emotional setback in her surrogacy journey during podcast episode
Erin Andrews opens up about heartbreaking miscarriage (Getty Images) Erin Andrews , one of the most recognized faces on NFL sidelines, has shared heartbreaking news with her fans and listeners. The veteran Fox Sports reporter revealed during a recent episode of her podcast, Calm Down with Erin and Charissa, that the surrogate carrying her second child has suffered a miscarriage. Erin Andrews opens up about heartbreaking miscarriage of surrogate during second pregnancy journey This emotional disclosure came just months after Erin Andrews and her husband, former NHL star Jarret Stoll, celebrated the birth of their first child, Mack, via surrogacy in 2023. Their parenthood journey has been anything but smooth, marked by fertility struggles, medical challenges, and now, another devastating setback. Speaking with honesty and vulnerability, Andrews didn't hold back. 'We got some real sh---- news today that our surrogate had miscarried,' she told her listeners. 'So I have dealt with this before, but things were going really, really well. And her little heartbeat and her numbers were really good — so much so I even told you guys a couple weeks ago because we thought we had such good news.' Erin Andrews (Getty Images) Andrews, 47, fought through emotion during the podcast, admitting that work had become a way to keep herself centered through pain. 'I've just been tearing up the whole time and trying to stay focused,' she told producer Ryan Musick. 'But I'm also really really good at suppressing my feelings and work really helps me with that.' A journey marked by loss and courage This isn't the couple's first experience with loss during the surrogacy process. Erin candidly mentioned that their first surrogate also experienced a pregnancy loss before their successful journey with Mack. Despite the heartbreak, Andrews made it clear that her openness is intentional. "Been sitting here thinking about Taylor Swift's song, 'I Can Do It with a Broken Heart.' I'm really good at doing this sh-- with a broken heart," she said. "But I think I kinda made a promise to myself that when I was really open with how sh---- infertility has been and our journey with two surrogates, because we did lose…we had loss with our first surrogate and then luckily with our second one, we had Mack, that I was just going to be honest with people.' Also Read: Is Erin Andrews more of a beauty influencer than a NFL reporter now? Her skincare obsession raises eyebrows Since the news broke, social media has flooded with sympathy. 'Praying for you,' one fan wrote. Another shared, 'If you read the sentence 'Erin Andrews' surrogate has experienced a miscarriage' and you don't feel like throwing up, I'm sorry you're lost.' The outpouring of love underscores the public's deep connection with Andrews — not just as a broadcaster, but as a woman courageously sharing her truth.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Erin Andrews opens up about devastating miscarriage of her second baby via surrogate in emotional revelation
Erin Andrews revealed her surrogate suffered a miscarriage with their second child, recording a podcast just hours after the heartbreaking news. (Getty Images0 Veteran sportscaster Erin Andrews shared on her podcast Calm Down with Erin and Charissa that she and husband Jarret Stoll have suffered a devastating loss. Their second child, carried via surrogate, was lost to miscarriage. Andrews, who has never shied away from discussing her struggles with infertility and surrogacy, broke the heartbreaking news during the May 22 episode, fighting back tears as she spoke. Erin Andrews faces heartbreaking loss as surrogate suffers miscarriage with her second child 'So I have dealt with this before, but things were going really, really well. And her little heartbeat and her numbers were really good,' Andrews said, her voice quivering. The couple had allowed themselves to hope, even sharing their joy with close colleagues, before it all came crashing down. The 47-year-old FOX Sports reporter remained committed to her work, even recording the show while grappling with fresh grief. Speaking directly to producer Ryan Musick, she said through tears, 'I've just been tearing up the whole time and trying to stay focused. But I'm also really really good at suppressing my feelings and work really helps me with that.' Erin Andrews has always used her platform to highlight the hidden emotional toll of infertility, IVF, and surrogacy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo She recalled how she and Stoll had experienced loss with their first surrogate before welcoming their son Mack in 2023 through another surrogate. 'We had loss with our first surrogate and luckily with our second one, we had Mack,' she said. That journey, she's made clear, was anything but easy. Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016, and after undergoing two surgeries, she and Stoll decided to freeze embryos in case the cancer returned. It was a decision shaped by uncertainty, but one that ultimately gave them a path to parenthood. The miscarriage has understandably shaken her. 'Been sitting here thinking about Taylor Swift's song, 'I Can Do It with a Broken Heart.' I'm really good at doing this s--- with a broken heart,' Andrews admitted, revealing the inner conflict of needing to be strong while crumbling inside. What makes her story resonate so deeply is her refusal to hide behind a curated image of perfection. 'I just wanted to be open with people and be like, 'This sucks.' And today, this really does,' she said honestly. She believes that vulnerability helps others feel less alone—just as it once helped her. 'Going through this whole journey, you think you're alone. You're not alone.' She also acknowledged how difficult the moment was for her husband. 'I know my husband is having a difficult time and I'm going to go home and be with him, and then we're going to throw our little 2-year-old in a pool and I feel like squeezes are going to feel a little different from him today.' With unwavering grace, Andrews continues to advocate for open conversations around fertility, miscarriage, and mental health. 'If you feel alone and you feel like a failure, I do too, but you're not the only one,' she reminded listeners. Also Read: Could Jonathan Owens' LA 2028 hopes bring Simone Biles back to gymnastics glory? Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prayers Pouring In For Erin Andrews On Thursday
Prayers are pouring in for Erin Andrews on Thursday. The Fox Sports NFL sideline reporter welcomed her first child into the world, a son named Mack, with the help of a surrogate in 2023. Andrews and her husband, former NHL player Jarret Stoll, had been trying to get pregnant on their own for years. They struggled with fertility and were open about their path. Andrews, 47, recently announced some tragic personal news. Her surrogate suffered a miscarriage while pregnant with the sportscaster's second baby. The sideline reporter shared the devastating news during an episode of her podcast, Calm Down with Erin and Charissa, on Thursday, May 22. "We got some real sh---- news today that our surrogate had miscarried. So I have dealt with this before, but things were going really, really well. And her little heartbeat and her numbers were really good — so much so I even told you guys a couple weeks ago because we thought we had such good news," she said. "But Ryan, you did such a bang-up job with this podcast today. I've been trying really hard to pay attention, I've just been tearing up the whole time and trying to stay focused," Andrews says to her podcast producer Ryan Musick. "But I'm also really really good at suppressing my feelings and work really helps me with that." Andrews said that she's used to the challenges of surrogacy and the ups and downs that come with it. "Been sitting here thinking about Taylor Swift's song, 'I Can Do It with a Broken Heart.' I'm really good at doing this sh-- with a broken heart," she said. "But I think I kinda made a promise to myself that when I was really open with how sh---- infertility has been and our journey with two surrogates, because we did lose…we had loss with our first surrogate and then luckily with our second one, we had Mack, that I was just going to be honest with people." Prayers are pouring in for her. "Praying for you," one fan wrote. "If you read the sentence 'Erin Andrews' surrogate has experienced a miscarriage' and you don't feel like throwing up, I'm sorry you're lost," one fan added. "Just tragic," one fan added. Our thoughts are with her friends and family members during this tough time.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erin Andrews Reveals Her Surrogate Had a Miscarriage With Baby No. 2: It ‘Really Sucks'
Erin Andrews shared the heartbreaking news that her surrogate had a miscarriage as the sportscaster and her husband, Jarret Stoll, were expecting baby No. 2. 'We got some real s--tty news today that our surrogate had miscarried," Erin, 47, told cohost Charissa Thompson on the Thursday, May 22, episode of their podcast "Calm Down with Erin and Charissa." The NFL sideline reporter revealed she and Jarret, 42, had been expecting a baby girl. "So, I have dealt with this before, but things were going really, really well. And her little heartbeat and her numbers were really good — so much so I even told you guys a couple weeks ago because we thought we had such good news,' Erin continued, revealing she had told Charissa, 43, and podcast producer Ryan Musick, even though she hadn't made the pregnancy news public yet. "But Ryan, you did such a bang-up job with this podcast today. I've been trying really hard to pay attention, I've just been tearing up the whole time and trying to stay focused," she told her colleague. "But I'm also really, really good at suppressing my feelings and work really helps me with that." Since the miscarriage news was still so fresh, Erin revealed that Ryan offered to push back the podcast taping to let her deal with the grief, but she decided to push forward. "Been sitting here thinking about Taylor Swift's song, 'I Can Do It with a Broken Heart.' I'm really good at doing this s--t with a broken heart," the fan of the pop superstar confessed. The 2025 Super Bowl reporter discussed how the surrogate she and Jarret used to welcome son Mack, 23 months, in June 2023, also suffered a pregnancy loss. Erin previously shared how the couple had been expecting twins at the time. "But I think I kinda made a promise to myself that when I was really open with how s--tty infertility has been and our journey with two surrogates, because we did lose … we had loss with our first surrogate and then luckily with our second one, we had Mack, that I was just going to be honest with people," Erin said of sharing the news about her latest loss. The Lewiston, Maine, native has been open about her infertility struggles in the past, revealing how she went through nine rounds of IVF before turning to surrogacy. "But like I said, when I was first dealing with all these infertility issues and loss that I just wanted to let other people know that we're dealing with them that I get it and I understand. And I'm going to do that again," she explained. "This really, really sucks, but so many people are dealing with it, so if you feel alone and you feel like a failure, I do too. But you're not the only one." "I just wanted to be open with people and be like, 'This sucks.' And today, this really does. It makes you really realize when I have my little boy, and today, he was throwing a fit royale with us, it's like, you know what? It doesn't matter," Erin shared. "We'll be good. I was saying to Jarret today ... this is like the hardest part," she added. "But I just didn't want to be back here in the loss column." Erin and Jarret married in June 2017 after nearly five years of dating. The retired NHL player was by her side as she successfully battled cervical cancer in 2016. Erin froze her embryos for future use prior to undergoing two surgeries and was declared cancer-free in November 2016.
