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Curtis Lee Menefee

Curt Menefee is a sports broadcaster who serves as the host of Fox’s Fox NFL Sunday, the most-watched NFL pregame show in America for 32 consecutive seasons. He has built a versatile career spanning NFL, UFC, MLB, soccer, and boxing coverage across Fox’s platforms. He also previously hosted Good Day New York on Fox 5, but left the show in December 2025 to focus on football hosting and UFL play-by-play duties.

Overview

Curtis Lee Menefee 's Profile

Curt Menefee was born on July 22, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While in college, he interned at CNN and worked as a reporter for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids. After graduating, he worked at various local stations in Iowa, Wisconsin, Virginia, Florida, and Texas before joining Fox 5 in New York in 1995. 

Menefee joined Fox Sports in 1997 as a sideline reporter before moving into play-by-play duties for NFL games. In 2007, he replaced James Brown as the full-time host of Fox NFL Sunday. He has also hosted FOX’s coverage of the UEFA Champions League Final, UFC events, the U.S. Open Golf Championship, and the Belmont Stakes. 

Today, Menefee remains the host of Fox NFL Sunday while calling UFL games alongside Joel Klatt. During his tenure, Fox NFL Sunday has been the number-one-rated NFL pregame show for 32 consecutive seasons and was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2019. He also hosts The OT, Fox’s post-game wrap show, and served as the lead play-by-play announcer for the USFL in 2022. He also previously hosted Good Day New York on Fox 5 before leaving the program to focus on his Fox Sports commitments. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Curtis Lee Menefee
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1965-07-22
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: African American, Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 1984
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  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $2 million

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TV Shows​

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FOX NFL Sunday
FOX NFL Sunday

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Viollette Menefee from 2013 to ( A nurse by profession)

    Education

    Educational background and qualifications

    • Bachelor of Arts from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    • Honorary Doctorate in Journalism from Coe College (2010)
    • Master of Science in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University

    Net Worth & Income

    Income sources, net worth, and properties.

    • Primary income from his multi-year contract with Fox, which includes his role as long-time studio host of Fox NFL Sunday.
    • Prior income earned as the co-host of Good Day New York on Fox 5 (WNYW).
    • Royalties from his published book, Losing isn’t Everything (co-authored with Michael Arkush)
    • Additional income from public speaking engagements and brand partnerships.

    Awards

    Awards & recognition

    • Associated Press Award — Best Sports Reporter in New York (1996)
    • Four Katie Awards — Best Sportscast and Best Sports Special (1993, 1994, and 1995)
    • Honorary Doctorate in Journalism—Coe College (2010)
    • NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame — Fox NFL Sunday (inducted April 2019; team honor)