“Garbage Time” host makes the rare (these days) move in this direction
Tony Maglio | October 4, 2017 @ 7:06 AM
Last Updated: October 4, 2017 @ 7:22 AM
ESPN's Katie Nolan
Katie Nolan is departing Fox Sports for ESPN. It’s a rare move these days for talent to move in this direction, as mass layoffs due to cord-cutting and a strict Disney corporate culture have sent more than a handful of ESPN vets over to Fox.
Beginning October 16, Nolan will “appear across multiple platforms in a variety of projects,” per ESPN’s official announcement. “She will have a prominent digital presence while also making appearances across ESPN studio programming.”
“Katie is smart, dynamic and brings to ESPN a fresh perspective and a great sense of humor,” said Connor Schell, executive vice president, content, ESPN. “She is a rare talent and will represent our brand incredibly well as we continue to expand across the digital space.”
“I could not be more excited to have a prominent digital presence while also making appearances across ESPN studio programming,” Nolan added. “When I was a little girl, I always dreamed that one day announcements regarding my specific assignments would be forthcoming.”
That last part is a (pretty solid) joke about this line in Wednesday’s media release: “Announcements regarding her specific assignments are forthcoming.”
Nolan most recently hosted Fox Sports 1’s “Garbage Time with Katie Nolan,” which won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Social TV Experience. Nolan joined FS1 in 2013 as a digital correspondent for the sports and pop culture show “Crowd Goes Wild.” She recently hosted “NFL Films Presents” and has previously produced and hosted various digital videos for FoxSports.com.
ESPN Talent That Jumped to Fox Sports, From Cris Carter to Skip Bayless (Photos)
ESPN may be synonymous with sports, but plenty of stars have bailed for Fox Sports lately. Have a look at some the big names.
Chris Broussard The longtime NBA analyst - who's gotten some criticism for remarks considered homophobic - joined Fox Sports this past fall.
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Cris Carter Once Cris Carter caught touchdown passes on the field. Now this Hall of Fame receiver will analyze them from the booth for Fox.
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Skip Bayless The outspoken sports columnist and "First Take" analyst bailed on ESPN back in April and now co-hosts "Skip and Shannon" with Shannon Sharpe on Fox Sports 1.
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Jamie Horowitz This is the guy who might be responsible for many of these talent defections. Horowitz, president at Fox Sports, has brought programming secrets learned at ESPN to his new employer.
Colin Cowherd The sports anchor fled ESPN in 2015 and now hosts "The Herd" on FS1.
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Jason Whitlock The ex-ESPN sportswriter co-hosts "Speak for Yourself" on FS1.
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Chris Spielman A former NFL All-Pro, Spielman worked at ESPN for years but now has a gig as a game analyst for Fox NFL.
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Shannon Spake An experienced sidelines reporter, Spake hustled for ESPN for 10 years but switched to Fox in 2016 where she covers NASCAR, college football and basketball.
Rob Parker The former member of ESPN's "First Take" has resurfaced on "Fox Sports Live."