First Things First (talk show)

First Things First is an American sports and entertainment talk show starring Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes. Originally titled First Things First with Cris Carter and Nick Wright, the series premiered on Fox Sports 1 on September 5, 2017.[1] The show is also released as a podcast and radio simulcast.[2][3]

First Things First
GenreTalk show
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsNEP Studios, Manhattan, New York City
Running time3 hours
Release
Original networkFox Sports 1
Original releaseSeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05) –
present

Development

FS1 hired former NFL wide receiver Cris Carter and local sports radio host Nick Wright to co-host First Things First.[1] Shortly after, former Today correspondent Jenna Wolfe was brought on to join Carter and Wright on the show.[4]

History

The show premiered on September 5, 2017,[1] and featured Carter and Wright debating sports topics, with Wolfe serving as co-host and moderator. Carter last appeared on the show on October 30, 2019.[5] While some sports media outlets reported that Carter and network executives disagreed over him being left off Fox Sport's Thursday Night Football pregame broadcast,[5] neither Carter nor Fox Sports gave a reasoning for his departure.[6] A spokesperson for the network only commented that Carter "is no longer with Fox Sports," without further elaboration.[5][7] Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Canty briefly filled-in for Carter.[7]

Following Carter's departure from the show, Fox Sports looked to pivot First Things First into a "second iteration" that would feature "a loose, free-flowing, conversational format and add a still-to-be-determined fourth talent to the set," in addition to Carter's permanent replacement.[6] In February 2020, television producer and development executive Kevin Wildes was announced to join Wright and Wolfe on the show.[8] In August 2020, former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall was announced as the fourth on-air personality as First Things First fully shifted to a panel format.[9]

Marshall's tenure on the show lasted until August 2021.[10] Later that month, sports media journalist and reporter Chris Broussard, who made frequent appearances as an NBA analyst on the show, was named as an official host on the show.[11] Wolfe made her final appearance on the show in August 2022.[12]

After Wolfe's departure, the show went on a brief hiatus before it premiered in a new afternoon time slot on September 6, 2022.[13]

Viewership

In May 2019, the Associated Press reported that viewership for First Things First "increased 30 percent in a year while averaging 61,000 viewers."[14]

References
  1. "FS1 to Kick Off Its First Morning Show, 'First Things First,' in September". Ad Age. May 12, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  2. "First Things First Podcast". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  3. "First Things First". iHeartRadio. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  4. McCarthy, Michael (August 17, 2017). "Jenna Wolfe set to join FS1's 'First Things First' morning show". Sporting News. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  5. Bonesteel, Matt (November 7, 2019). "Cris Carter, Fox Sports part ways after reported disagreement about his role". Washington Post. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  6. Clark, Dave (February 14, 2020). "Cris Carter to be replaced on FS1's 'First Things First' by Kevin Wildes, per report". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  7. Patten, Dominic (November 7, 2019). "Fox Sports Cans Cris Carter; NFL Hall Of Famer Has Been Off Air Since Oct. 30". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  8. Maglio, Tony (February 27, 2020). "Longtime TV Producer Kevin Wildes Replaces Cris Carter on FS1's 'First Things First'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  9. Maglio, Tony (August 20, 2020). "Former NFL Star Brandon Marshall Joins 'First Things First' as FS1 Show Shifts to Panel Format". TheWrap. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  10. Burack, Bobby (August 6, 2021). "Exclusive: Brandon Marshall Exits FS1's Morning Show to Pursue Other Opportunities". OutKick. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  11. @FOXSportsPR (August 30, 2021). "We're making it official -- longtime journalist and frequent guest @Chris_Broussard joins the @FTFonFS1 family alongside @getnickwright, @KevinWildes and @JennaWolfe" (Tweet). Retrieved August 16, 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. @JennaWolfe (August 12, 2022). "My last day on the show… leave'em laughing when you go. See you very soon. @getnickwright @kevinwildes @FTFonFS1" (Tweet). Retrieved August 16, 2022 – via Twitter.
  13. McKeone, Liam (September 6, 2022). "'First Things First' Boasts New Studio Amidst Soft Relaunch". The Big Lead. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  14. Reedy, Joe (May 1, 2019). "Fox Sports 1 showing patience, growth with studio lineup". Associated Press. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
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