John Edward Bayless II is an American journalist best known for playing Co-host / Commentator in First Take.
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Best Known For:The television show First Take
Breakthrough:Became a breakout national television personality through his sports debate role on ESPN's First Take in 2007
10 Quick Facts About John Edward Bayless II
- Full Name: John Edward Bayless II
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television show First Take
- Current Role: Sports commentator and host
- Date of Birth: December 4, 1951
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ernestine Sclafani
John Edward Bayless II Age
John Edward Bayless II is about 75 years old as of 2026. John Edward Bayless II was born in 1951.
Education
He attended Vanderbilt University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and English.
- Vanderbilt University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: History and English
Career & Work
John Edward Bayless II's career includes sports broadcasting roles with FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and ESPN.
Organization: FOX Sports 1 (FS1)
Role: Co-host of Skip and Shannon: Undisputed
Period: 2016–2024
Details: Los Angeles, CA · Co-hosted the prominent daily sports debate studio show.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Commentator / Co-host of First Take
Period: 2004–2016
Details: Bristol, CT · Featured heavily in daily debate segments on Cold Pizza and later First Take.
Organization: Dallas Morning News
Role: Sports Columnist
Period: 1978–1998
Details: Dallas, TX · Served as a prominent and award-winning daily sports writer and columnist.
Rise to Fame
John Edward Bayless II rose to prominence for his role on the television show First Take.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes First Take and Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.
- TV Show: First Take (Co-host / Commentator, 2007-2016) — Daily sports debate program on ESPN
- TV Show: Skip and Shannon: Undisputed (Co-host, 2016-2024) — Daily sports talk and debate program on FS1
John Edward Bayless II Family & Relationships
John Edward Bayless II is married to Ernestine Sclafani.
- Father: John Edward Bayless
- Mother: Levita Bayless
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Edward Bayless II
- Popular As: Skip Bayless
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 4, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: December 4
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Edward Bayless
- Mother: Levita Bayless
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ernestine Sclafani
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Ernestine Sclafani(Spouse • Wife)
- Rick Bayless (Sibling • Brother, Celebrity Chef)
