Taryn Asher Viral Profanity Video Surfaces as Fox 2 Detroit Firing Lawsuit Continues

Former Fox 2 Detroit anchor Taryn Asher is at the center of renewed attention after video surfaced showing her involved in a tense newsroom confrontation in which she called a colleague “bitch” and later complained about the woman’s behavior.The footage, reportedly recorded while Asher was preparing a public service announcement, has emerged as the former anchor sues Fox Television Stations and New World Communications of Detroit for alleged sex discrimination and retaliation. Fox denies those allegations and says Asher was removed from the air because of repeated workplace conduct issues.Taryn Asher video shows heated exchangeIn the recording, Asher appears to be discussing scripts and the pressure of preparing for the PSA. She explains that she was trying to correct a portion of the material while also getting ready to appear on camera.“See, I mean, I can’t wait for you to go through them all and then I go through them, because then I’m already getting ready by then,” she says.The discussion becomes increasingly confrontational.Taryn Asher, a former evening news anchor at WJBK-TV (Fox 2 Detroit), is suing Fox Television Stations and New World Communications of Detroit, the station's owners, for sex discrimination and retaliation. The station cited her “unprofessional workplace behavior” and “outbursts”… pic.twitter.com/q6TabeSWAF— T_CAS videos (@tecas2000) August 17, 2026 “I don’t think you are. You’re walking out really angry,” Asher says before adding, “Bitch.”The exchange continues, with Asher saying, “Can I please finish what I’m going to say?”She then tells the colleague, “What the f–k. Grow up.”Asher subsequently vents about the workplace dispute, saying, “I’m so done with her antics, telling on me every five seconds. I’m done.”Fox cites workplace outburstsFox says the video is consistent with broader complaints about Asher’s conduct before she was placed on paid leave in November 2025.In its court response, the station alleged that employees had complained about confrontations involving guest assignments, profanity and raised voices. Fox ultimately said Asher would not return because of her “repeated outbursts in the newsroom and multiple instances of unprofessional conduct with her colleagues.”The station also described disputes involving Asher and male co-anchor Roop Raj, including disagreements over political interviews.News anchor suing the station (WJBK-TV Fox 2) after being allegedly fired for calling her boss a “bitch” during an argument caught on tape.Fox fired Asher after “unprofessional workplace behavior” and “outbursts.” pic.twitter.com/5TWRdaG7Oz— AugustinBrian (@AugustinBrian3) August 18, 2026 Asher denies fox’s characterisationAsher's lawsuit argues that she was treated differently because of her gender and retaliated against after raising concerns about alleged favoritism toward male employees.Her attorney told The New York Post, “We strongly disagree with Fox’s characterization of Ms. Asher’s workplace behavior.”The lawyer also argued that the video does not provide the complete context surrounding the dispute and said it was being highlighted only after Asher raised discrimination and retaliation claims.The lawsuit remains a dispute between two sharply different accounts: Fox says workplace behavior prompted Asher’s removal, while Asher alleges gender discrimination and retaliation played a role in her firing.

Former Detroit TV anchor Taryn Asher was caught on video using profanity during a heated newsroom exchange with her boss. The incident has emerged as she sues Fox over her firing, while the station says she was removed for alleged unprofessional conduct.

Taryn Asher was recording PSA when the tense newsroom exchange unfolded at Fox 2 Detroit, where she was pulled from the air in November of last year.