The exit of Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson from FOX was a difficult pill for fans to swallow. Both of them are the bestest of friends and coincidentally their FOX contracts expired at the same time: after Super Bowl LIX. Since then, fans have only one question for both of them: what will come next? Hmm, where can they go? Well, for now they haven’t thought much about their next step. But, Andrews and Thompson did reveal that they have a different retirement plan.
Like any regular day, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson came together on their Calm Down Podcast. And talked about their plans to retire from the world of journalism on a small scale. They do not want a big farewell from big firms like FOX or ESPN. So, where do they want to work? Well, instead, they would want to provide good coverage to a local news channel. Reason? By doing this, it will give them plenty of time to talk and have fun while at work. And maybe they’ll have a job without any type of stress.
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Charissa Thompson revealed the deets, claiming, “Erin and I also have an affinity for local news, there’s going to be a time in our lives, I hope it’s a retirement community in Florida or somewhere where they can roll us out and we can work like a couple days a week and The Morning News can or anytime like the Evening News can you imagine?” Everyone knows how iconic the duo is and if they work on a small show, that can actually be enjoyable. But there’s another condition for Erin Andrews. She does not want to host an early morning show. She would rather prefer that this retirement gig be more comfy for her.
Andrews added that she will be looking forward to having a comfortable experience with a local news network. She explained, “I can imagine, I think we should have a 10 O’clock Morning Show, I do on a national network, I do. I just think we should, it’d be great if the plus ones could come in for a segment, it’d be a time.” There you have it! You now know where we can see Andrews and Thompson for the final time. But what about the upcoming NFL season? Can they return to FOX for that?
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson’s thoughts on FOX are poles apart
Some people enjoy working in the same environment; after all, spending time in a firm makes you feel at ease. But some people are constantly on the lookout for fresh possibilities to experiment in their lives. And here’s where Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson diverge. Andrews has been with FOX since 2012, and while her contract expired this year, she is hoping to return.
Erin Andrews is one of the production’s most well-known names, so re-signing her would be an obvious choice. The 46-year-old also thinks the same as she discussed the possibilities on the podcast, “I really hope I’m still employed by FOX when FOX gets a Vegas Super Bowl. This is epic, it’s Tuesday, it’s nutty, I wish the weather was better, but this is crazy. I just did a panel, and they were serving me like bloody Marys. The people were drinking at 9 a.m. when I was on the panel. It was nuts.”
While Andrews can be expected to join the FOX panel next season, Thompson’s stance is completely different. Charissa’s reaction to Andrews’ wish reveals her viewpoint on the company. “It’s probably best for my future employment that I’m not there,” Thompson joked, “Because we know I do not have any kind of governor when it comes to these things.”
Although this was a joke, it could affect Thompson’s relationship with FOX. But will Charissa even approach them in the first place? Perhaps it will be revealed in the future. But for now, the focus can be on Erin Andrews, as she has the potential to return. But the real question is when it can happen?
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