Sports Broadcasting Leader & TV Host; Host of "FOX NFL Kickoff" & "Thursday Night Football"; Co-Host of "Calm Down with Erin & Charissa"
Charissa Thompson Biography
Charissa Thompson is a prominent figure in sports broadcasting, known for her work as host of several NFL programs. Thompson serves as host for three NFL shows: "FOX NFL Kickoff," the lead-in to "FOX NFL Sunday"; Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" pregame show; and "NFL Films Presents" on FS1, which explores the league's stories and personalities.
Since the launch of FS1, Thompson has been a key presence on the network, recognized for her roles as both host and reporter in sports and entertainment. Her career in sports media began as an assistant in the FOX Sports human resources department. She later worked in the network's highlights department, developing her skills in editing and organizing game footage, before moving to a production assistant role at FOX Sports Net Rocky Mountain. While in Denver, Thompson received her first on-air opportunity as a fill-in host, which led to her being hired as a regular host on the nationally syndicated program "Best Damn Sports Show Period."
Thompson expanded her career by taking on hosting roles at Versus and Yahoo Sports, where she led coverage of major events such as the Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl XLV, and the BCS National Championship. She later joined ESPN, where she was named a host for "Numbers Never Lie" and subsequently "SportsNation," before returning to Los Angeles for the launch of FS1.
Thompson also hosts "Thursday Night Football" on Amazon Prime, handling pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage. She contributes interviews and features to FOX pregame shows and provides voiceovers for highlights during FOX games on Sundays.
In addition to her sports broadcasting work, Thompson has appeared in entertainment television, including as a permanent co-host for the evening news magazine Extra and as a host on the Netflix reality show "Ultimate Beastmaster." She co-hosts the podcast "Calm Down with Erin and Charissa" with FOX NFL reporter Erin Andrews, where they discuss topics ranging from sports to lifestyle. Thompson also founded House & Home, an interior design and lifestyle company offering virtual and in-home services.
Thompson's career reflects a broad range of experience across sports media, television hosting, and digital content, making her a recognized name in sports broadcasting and entertainment.
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