Charissa Thompson knows a thing or two about how to keep going. Or, as we say, ‘Moving on.’ The ex-FOX Sports host built her career on sharp analysis and quick wit, but she learned the hard way that not everyone deserves her precious time. And she’s not shy about saying it.

Back in December 2024, Thompson took to the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast to open up about her past marriages, her decision to remain child-free, and, most importantly, her unfiltered views on the foundations of marriage itself. “I married the wrong people, plural,” she admitted. No sugarcoating. Just the hard truth from someone who is the breathing proof of ‘Been there, done that.’

Thompson’s candid take on marriage wasn’t just about regret—it was about reclaiming her independence. “I don’t want to attach myself to something that I can’t detach from,” she said. The 42-year-old broadcaster has no interest in being tied down to anything that doesn’t serve her happiness. After all, that’s what we all want at the end of the road… Isn’t it?

Her honesty is also relatable. I mean, it wasn’t just Kylie who resonated to her POV, calling her “a stronger woman” for making choices that defy societal expectations—it struck a chord with us, listeners, too. You know, that wasn’t just a one-off perspective. Fast forward to now, during a Calm Down podcast episode at Tampa’s She Is Football Summit, she had a very outward cry for the ladies in attendance.

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She and co-host, her bestie, Erin Andrews, joked about their careers, relationships, and—of course—football. When Andrews asked why Thompson loved the game so much, her answer was as brutally honest as ever: “Football has given me everything—my career, my closest friends. It is my longest relationship since I’ve been married and divorced twice, so there’s that.”

Then, with perfect comedic timing, she threw in the ultimate mic-drop: “The alimony has been paid. Ladies, get a prenup.”

Thompson’s ability to mix humor with hard-hitting truths is exactly why she remains one of the most compelling voices in sports media. Guess that’s the reason why Amazon snagged her for the TNF contract after her FOX exit.

Charissa Thompson’s not the kind to sit idle

Charissa Thompson is always up to something, and honestly, keeping up with her might as well be a sport of its own. When she’s not breaking down game tape or cracking jokes with Erin Andrews, she’s out at her ranch, living the ultimate DIY dream.

And if you’ve been following along on @rubyranchlife, you already know—this isn’t just a hobby. It’s a full-blown operation. But her latest project? A bar. Because, in her own words, “Building a bar, why not?” Well, you do you, girl…

But here’s the thing about Charissa, she’s not all about a Pinteresty project at all. She’s in the trenches—installing shelves, handling the details, making it all come together like an NFL quarterback orchestrating a game-winning drive. The bar sits inside a tuff shed, just one of many cool hideaways on her property.

Big shoutout to Josh and Solomon, her friends, for finishing up the interior and making it look, in her words, “legit.” But let’s talk aesthetics. Charissa went full retro with a black-and-white diner floor, using peel-and-stick tiles she snagged off Amazon. And because flimsy isn’t in her playbook, she sealed it with Gorilla Glue. Durability? Check. Style? Double check.

The best part? She’s teasing a full reveal, soundtracked by Don Henley’s All She Wants to Do Is Dance. So, no, this isn’t just a bar—it’s about to be a whole scene. Charissa Thompson really said, “Let’s turn this ranch into a vibe,” and we are so here for it.