Fox NFL Sunday host Curt Menefee has made his stance clear regarding cohost Terry Bradshaw's future on the show. “It’s never gonna happen!” Menefee declared, dismissing rumors of Bradshaw’s retirement during a recent interview. “They’re going to be carrying him out in a hearse — he is not leaving the show.”
At 77, Bradshaw has been a fixture since the program's inception in 1994. His absence from a broadcast earlier this season due to illness raised questions about his longevity on air. Yet, Menefee remains steadfast in his belief that Bradshaw will continue to be a part of the show. “It was built around him — he was the first guy they hired… He was the first guy on air for this network,” he emphasized. “I don’t think he’s ever, ever going to leave. And nor should he. He is the heart and soul of everything we do at Fox Sports.”
Bradshaw transitioned to broadcasting after retiring from the NFL in 1984, initially serving as an analyst for CBS before joining Fox in 1994. Menefee reflected on his admiration for Bradshaw, stating, “I grew up watching Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long. For me to be beside these guys who are not only icons but guys that I worshiped as a fan growing up has been absolutely amazing.”
Menefee recalled how welcoming Bradshaw and Long were when he joined the team, saying, “And when I go back to year one, those guys took me and wrapped their arms around me and embraced me and made me a part of the team right away.”
Despite previous discussions about retirement, Bradshaw's recent health issues have reignited speculation. He reassured fans via Instagram, stating, “Just in case you notice, won’t be on Fox today. Just have a cold. All good.”
During Super Bowl LIX in February, he mentioned to a Denver radio station that he had set a timeline for his departure: “I told my wife before I left the hotel room, I was sitting there, I said, ‘I’ve got two years left at Fox. I’m 76.’ It’s a young man’s game. I get that. Everybody wants their new [people].” However, he later clarified his comments, expressing a desire to remain until Fox hosts the Super Bowl again in 2029.
As he considers retirement, Bradshaw has also expressed support for emerging analysts like Tom Brady, who made his broadcasting debut last season. “I want him to be great, and I think he will be,” Bradshaw shared with Us Weekly last year. “But we don’t know enough about him. Will we see a different side? Will he be funny? Will he be witty? Will he break the game down properly? I’m pulling for him because television is not easy. You can’t lie to the camera because it picks it up.”
He further praised Brady’s potential, stating, “He’s the kind of personality that television takes to. He’s quick, he’s witty, he’s funny, he’s likable, he’s knowledgeable. You’re comfortable when you listen to him. You like him.”
