Clay Travis, one of the most visible media figures and the founder of OutKick, could be headed for a new chapter when his contract with the company expires later this year.
According to a report from Semafor, Travis is considering leaving Fox Corp. — which acquired OutKick in 2021 — to potentially start a new media venture. Travis, who has become a familiar presence on Fox News programs where he blends sports commentary with conservative political perspectives, continues to host The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, a nationally syndicated radio program distributed by Premiere Networks.
His possible exit would mark the end of a four-year chapter under Fox’s corporate umbrella and could signal the beginning of another independent push similar to his early OutKick days.
According to the report, speculation surrounding Travis’ next move intensified earlier this month after he retweeted a post by former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, an outspoken critic of trans women competing in women’s sports. Gaines’ message criticized the Murdoch-owned New York Post for referring to her as “anti-trans.” The paper later changed its headline.
The retweet reportedly raised eyebrows inside Fox, where executives took note of Travis’ decision to amplify a critique of a sister publication within the Murdoch portfolio. While the move did not appear to create lasting friction, it underscored the delicate balance Travis maintains between his outspoken public persona and the corporate structure of Fox News Media.
Travis has not commented publicly on the report, and Fox has yet to issue an official statement. However, those familiar with the situation tell Semafor describe the tone of conversations as cordial, with both sides evaluating what the future holds once the current contract cycle ends.
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