Charissa Thompson Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Surgery, FOX Sports, Salary and Net Worth

May 2024 · 7 minute read

Charissa Thompson Biography

Charissa Thompson is an American Television Host and Sportscaster, who was born and brought up in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. She works at Fox Sports in Los Angeles, California, as a Sports Reporter and as a Host of the Fox Sports Live show on the new Fox Sports 1 network. She hosts FOX NFL KICKOFF and Sunday NFL pregame shows.

Thompson also serves as the show’s versatile ringmaster, conducting interviews, leading segments, and deftly moderating discussions among studio analysts Colin Cowherd, Charles Tillman, and Dave Wannstedt.

Previously, before joining Fox Sports, Charissa worked at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut as the co-host of Numbers Never Lie and other sports shows like SportsNation and ESPN First Take. She also worked for Versus, as well as for GSN and the Big Ten Network, and also served as a co-host on the syndicated entertainment news show Extra.

10 Quick Facts About Charissa Thompson

  • Name: Charissa Thompson
  • Age: 40 years old
  • Birthday: 4 May
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches.
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Television Host and Sportscaster
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: $700,000
  • Net worth: $3 million dollar
  • Charissa Thompson Age

    Thompson is 40 years old as of 2022, she was born on 4 May 1982, in Seattle, Washington, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 4 May every year, and her birth sign is Taurus.

    Charissa Thompson Height

    Charissa stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. She has blue eyes and blonde hair. Her body measurements are 36-23-35 inches.

    Charissa Thompson Weight

    Thompson Weighs 58 kg.

    Charissa Thompson Education

    Charissa went to Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington. She then attended Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, transferring to the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2002, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – B.A. degree in Law and Society in 2004.

    Charissa Thompson Family

    Charissa was born to her parents Cathy Thompson and Scott Thompson in Seattle. She spent her childhood with her two siblings, a brother named Tyson and a sister named Jen Thompson. Her brother Tyson is a baseball player in Washington State University.

    Charissa Thompson Husband

    Thompson is currently married to her husband Kyle Thousand, a sports agent and the head of the baseball division at Roc Nation Sports. The couple tied the knot on December 30, 2020, after they got engaged on 2nd January 2020 in Princeville Resort, Hanalei Bay.

    Charissa Thompson Jay Williams

    Charissa was previously in a relationship with Jay Williams, a former basketball player and current television analyst. They began dating in 2013, and they attended Justin Timberlake concert together. They later broke up in 2015, after they dated for two years.

    Charissa Thompson Salary

    Thompson is estimated to receive an annual average salary of $700,000, from her work as a television host and sportscaster working for Fox Sports.

    Charissa Thompson Net Worth

    Charissa has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Host and Sportscaster. Through her various sources of income, Thompson has been able to accumulate good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Charissa Thompson Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Charissa Thompson.

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    Charissa Thompson Fox Sports

    Charissa became the host of Fox Sports Live on the new Fox Sports 1 network when it debuted on August 17, 2013. She was one of the American hosts of Ultimate Beastmaster. She was also co-hosted of the syndicated entertainment news show Extra from 2014 to 2017. Charissa has been an NFL sideline reporter for Fox, and also for college football and college basketball games on Big Ten Network and Fox Sports Net.

    Thompson has also appeared on the college football shows Friday Night Tailgate, on Big Ten Network; as well as BCS Breakdown and The BCS Show on FSN. She co-hosted FSN’s The Best Damn Sports Show Period alongside Chris Rose and John Salley. The show was then canceled in July 2009.

    Charissa hosted the Atlantic City lottery show from 2002 to 2006. She also competed in trapeze competitions from 2008 to 2012 (she interviewed the trapeze artists while she was competing against them). She hosted FSN’s rodeo show Toughest Cowboy. She was the co-host of Big Saturday Night on GSN and host of countdown show Big Ten’s Best on Big Ten Network.

    In 2009, Charissa performed sideline reporting in the television show Shaq Vs.. In the fall of 2009. She was also named an ice-level reporter for NHL on Versus. Thompson covered the NHL All-Star Game for Versus in January 2011. In February 2011, Versus dropped her and Lindsay Soto from their ice-level reporting staff after the NBC-Comcast merger.

    The two were then replaced by Pierre McGuire and Brian Engblom, forming the Inside the Glass team. Charissa joined actor Joey Lawrence as a Co-Host of the ABC’s reality TV series Splash in 2013, where star contestants dive from Olympic-style platforms and are also scored on their performance by Olympic divers, David Boudia and Steve Foley as well as the voting TV audience.

    In 2016, it was then announced that she would be a host on the Netflix reality show Ultimate Beastmaster. Thompson also joined Top Rank’s broadcasting team for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas boxing Pay-per-View event.

    Charissa Thompson ESPN

    Thompson joined ESPN in June 2011. With Michael Smith, Charissa co-hosted the show Numbers Never Lie, which debuted September 12, 2011. She has also filled in as a host on SportsNation and ESPN First Take. Charissa replaced Michelle Beadle as host of SportsNation after Beadle left for NBC in July 2012.

    Charissa then left ESPN in June 2013 to return to Fox Sports. She joined Mario Lopez and Tracy Edmonds as a co-host on the syndicated television show Extra in 2014. She then departed the show after three years to return to Fox Sports.

    Thompson appeared on the cover of the April 2009 issue of Access DirecTV (satellite TV provider DirecTV’s monthly TV Guide-like magazine) and also interviewed Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels for the feature story. She also appeared as the host of the “Barstool Spelling Bee” in May 2015.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Charissa Thompson

    Who is Charissa Thompson?

    Charissa Thompson is a well-known Television Host and Sportscaster, who currently, she works at Fox Sports in Los Angeles, California, as a Sports Reporter.

    How old is Charissa Thompson?

    Thompson is an American national born on 4 May 1982, in Seattle, WA.

    How tall is Thompson?

    Charissa stands at a height of 1.75 m.

    Is Charissa Thompson married?

    Yes, Thompson is married to Kyle Thousand. They got married on December 30, 2020 and together they reside in Malibu together.

    How much is Charissa Thompson worth?

    Charissa has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the media industry.

    How much does Charissa Thompson make?

    Thompson has an approximate salary of $700,000. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the media industry.

    Where does Charissa Thompson live?

    Charissa is a resident of Malibu, CA, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

    Is Charissa Thompson dead or alive?

    Thompson is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Charissa Thompson now?

    Charissa is pursuing her career in journalism. She is working as a television host and sportscaster working for Fox Sports.

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