Television producer Kevin Wildes has been selected to fill the vacant seat previously occupied by Cris Carter on the FS1 morning debate show “First Things First.”
His on-air role is a full-time one, though Fox Sports said on Thursday that it will announce additional “First Things First” on-air talent at a later date. A person with knowledge of the plans told TheWrap that the desk will eventually be made up of a four-person team.
For now, Wildes joins Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe on the program.
“Kevin is a unique talent and has always been high on our radar at FS1. His passion, high sports Iq and wealth of knowledge from behind the camera make him a great fit for the show,” said Charlie Dixon, executive vice president of content at FS1. “We’re thrilled to have him join the Fox Sports family.”
“I’ve always thought of television as a team sport,...
His on-air role is a full-time one, though Fox Sports said on Thursday that it will announce additional “First Things First” on-air talent at a later date. A person with knowledge of the plans told TheWrap that the desk will eventually be made up of a four-person team.
For now, Wildes joins Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe on the program.
“Kevin is a unique talent and has always been high on our radar at FS1. His passion, high sports Iq and wealth of knowledge from behind the camera make him a great fit for the show,” said Charlie Dixon, executive vice president of content at FS1. “We’re thrilled to have him join the Fox Sports family.”
“I’ve always thought of television as a team sport,...
- 2/27/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Kevin Wildes has spent an entire career behind the camera. Now, in a unique twist, he’s going to be in front of it.
Wildes, who rose to become vice president of original content of ESPN’s NBA studio programming over the course of more than a decade at the Disney-owned sports-media giant, will take an on-air role on “First Things First,” the Fox Sports 1 morning program. He will appear alongside hosts Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe. The show airs between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. eastern
“Kevin is a unique talent and has always been high on our radar at FS1. His passion, high sports Iq and wealth of knowledge from behind the camera make him a great fit for the show,” said Charlie Dixon, executive vice president of content at FS1, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to have him join the Fox Sports family.”
During his time at ESPN,...
Wildes, who rose to become vice president of original content of ESPN’s NBA studio programming over the course of more than a decade at the Disney-owned sports-media giant, will take an on-air role on “First Things First,” the Fox Sports 1 morning program. He will appear alongside hosts Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe. The show airs between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. eastern
“Kevin is a unique talent and has always been high on our radar at FS1. His passion, high sports Iq and wealth of knowledge from behind the camera make him a great fit for the show,” said Charlie Dixon, executive vice president of content at FS1, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to have him join the Fox Sports family.”
During his time at ESPN,...
- 2/27/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Cris Carter says he tried to help Randy Gregory conquer his substance abuse issues by trying to get him into a successful rehab program ... and even though it's failed so far, he's not giving up. With the Dallas Cowboys star suspended indefinitely after once again violating the league's substance abuse policy, Carter talked about the effort he's made to help Gregory over the years. "It's unfortunate for him," Carter said on FS1's "First Things First...
- 2/27/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Michelle Beadle just spent a good chunk of time verbally sparring with professional wrestler Ronda Rousey. She’s got another battle looming on Monday morning.
Beadle, the veteran ESPN sportscaster, will team up with popular ESPN radio host Mike Greenberg and former pro-basketball player Jalen Rose to help the Walt Disney-backed sports network open a new front: “Get Up,” a morning show that aims to deliver sports with a little something extra. Or maybe not. But probably.
Can we get back to you in a few weeks?
“Failure is not an option,” says Rose, holding forth in a brand-new studio ESPN designed in Manhattan’s South Street Seaport. “Yes it is,” cracks Beadle, responding to her co-host. “But it’s sort of out of our control.” The set is festooned with neon signs, giant wall screens and a spiral staircase. Viewers will be able to see the sun rise over...
Beadle, the veteran ESPN sportscaster, will team up with popular ESPN radio host Mike Greenberg and former pro-basketball player Jalen Rose to help the Walt Disney-backed sports network open a new front: “Get Up,” a morning show that aims to deliver sports with a little something extra. Or maybe not. But probably.
Can we get back to you in a few weeks?
“Failure is not an option,” says Rose, holding forth in a brand-new studio ESPN designed in Manhattan’s South Street Seaport. “Yes it is,” cracks Beadle, responding to her co-host. “But it’s sort of out of our control.” The set is festooned with neon signs, giant wall screens and a spiral staircase. Viewers will be able to see the sun rise over...
- 4/1/2018
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
NFL Hall of Famer receiver Cris Carter reflected on Cte, football and his own career on Friday during his Fox Sports 1 show — after a study of Aaron Hernandez’s brain showed the ex-New England Patriots tight end, who took his own life in April while serving a life sentence for murder, had an advanced form of Cte. During an empassioned eight-minute conversation on “First Things First,” Carter said, “I wonder what’s going to happen to our generation?” .@criscarter80: Am I scared? Yes I’m scared but football has given me everything I love in life. An emotional Cris Carter on Cte in.
- 9/22/2017
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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