Wealthy Eisen is taking “The Rich Eisen Show” from The Roku Channel to ESPN almost 20 years after he left the community in 2003, The Athletic reported on Monday.
Eisen’s program, which runs from midday to three p.m. ET, will dwell in ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service, launching this fall, the report mentioned.
The present reportedly shall be licensed by ESPN and Eisen, 55, is predicted to keep up possession and editorial management — much like the community’s take care of Pat McAfee, who has important management over “The Pat McAfee Show.”
It’s mentioned to be considered as “an anchor” for the community, and a complement to McAfee’s present, which airs each day on the identical time.
Eisen’s program can even be featured on ESPN+, the community’s streaming-only choice, and Disney+.
There’s a “strong possibility” Eisen’s present may land on ESPN Radio, per the report.
Nonetheless, Eisen won’t be on ESPN’s linear networks, which embrace ESPN2 and ESPNews.
The phrases of the reported deal are unknown at the moment.
Eisen was a part of ESPN’s NFL Draft protection final month.
In 2003, Eisen left ESPN for a outstanding function with NFL Community throughout a number of exhibits.
His present aired on NBC Sports activities Community and Peacock earlier than transferring to Roku in 2022.
Eisen will stay the featured host on NFL Community’s “GameDay” and its draft protection, in keeping with The Athletic, which mentioned he can even name choose regular-season video games for the community.
ESPN reportedly tried to recruit Colin Cowherd to its direct-to-consumer providing, which launches this fall, throughout a gathering with Disney chairman Jimmy Pitaro, however he opted to remain at Fox Sports activities and his podcast community, The Quantity.
ESPN declined to remark to The Athletic.
