Fox’s two-star hosts, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, are what you’d call peak friendship goals. They’ve known each other for over a decade, and it shows, not just on air, but in real life too. Erin and Charissa aren’t just work besties; they’re each other’s go-to for cocktails, beach getaways, and spontaneous dinner nights. And as if that wasn’t already the dream duo energy, there’s one more thing they happen to share, something that goes beyond mics and margaritas.
So, it looks like even the calendar seems to ship Erin and Charissa. When we say even the calendar seems to ship them, we mean it. It’s something a little cosmic, a little wild, and honestly, kind of perfect. The duo, who’ve stuck together from their ESPN days to FOX, also happen to share the same birthday. Yes, both Andrews and Thompson were born on May 4, just four years apart. Now it makes sense why they vibe like twin souls. It looks like the universe always had plans for this friendship from day one.
Erin and Charissa first crossed paths back in 2011, when Thompson joined ESPN. “She comes flying out the door and goes, ‘Welcome, I’m here for you. Whatever you need, I’ve got your back.’ We weren’t even friends at that point,” Charissa once shared, looking back on their very first meeting. Erin made her feel right at home during those early, nerve-wracking days. And just like that, a rock-solid friendship was born.
Thompson and Andrews have been each other’s go-to person ever since, whether it’s for advice, work stuff, or just life in general. From helping one another prep for interviews to dancing their hearts out at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, these FOX hosts are glued together for life. Speaking of FOX, the channel has sparked buzz about the duo’s contract re-signing with a simple story.
Are Erin and Charissa about to ink new FOX deals?
At the end of the 2024 NFL season, with Super Bowl LIX, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson’s contracts with FOX also expired. And ever since, their fans have been curious to know if the channel will retain the duo. Both Andrews and Thompson have been keeping hush-hush till now, and so is FOX. But now, on their birthday, FOX has sparked talk about re-signing. On Sunday, FOX took to Instagram and X to wish its hosts a very happy birthday. “Join us in wishing our girls @CharissaT and @ErinAndrews a very Happy Birthday!!” the caption read, alongside a photo of the duo posing together on the sidelines.
The fact that they wrote “our girls” has people wondering if the re-signing has already been done, or is on its way. For now, neither the channel nor the duo has said anything about the contract re-signing. But in a recent episode of the Calm Down podcast, Charissa shared that she will not be leaving FOX. The 43-year-old said, “I wouldn’t normally address this because we all get fake headlines. But no, I’m not leaving FOX, I was never leaving FOX. I’m not fired… I hope I die at [FOX].”
Join us in wishing our girls @CharissaT and @ErinAndrews a very Happy Birthday!! pic.twitter.com/fUdNmiHPg5
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) May 4, 2025
On the other hand, Andrews also kind of hinted at staying with the channel. In one of the Calm Down podcast episodes from March, while talking about Jimmy Johnson, Erin said, “It won’t really feel real until we kick off the season, but I love you, coach, you’re amazing. I have a feeling he’ll come back every now and then.” Now, if you read between the lines, it sounds like the 47-year-old might not be going anywhere either.
So, was it just a birthday wish, or is the buzz about the contract re-signing real? Only time will tell. But with all the hints and excitement, it’s clear that FOX fans are eagerly waiting for the big announcement. So we will see if Erin Andrews and Charissa’s future with the network is as bright as their careers have been.
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