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Carrie Champion’s trajectory began at ESPN, where her status as a diverse hire ensured her a position in a network heavily focused on representation. However, despite this supposed safety net, ESPN chose not to renew her contract in 2022, offering her a lesser deal than she had previously received. Rather than accepting this financial safety net, Champion opted to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Her next venture was with Vice, where she briefly co-hosted a show alongside Jamal Hill. Unfortunately, that show flopped, cancelled due to dismal ratings—an ironic turn considering the network had minimal expectations for viewership to begin with.