Charly Arnolt sizzles on Maxim cover as post-ESPN rebrand continues

A former ESPN TV presenter has sent social media into a spin after a racy photo shoot for Maxim magazine whipped around the internet.

Former ESPN presenter sizzles on the cover of Maxim magazine. Credit: Gilles Bensimon/MAXIM

Charly Arnolt is undeniably gorgeous on the cover of Maxim magazine.

The OutKick host was dubbed Maxim’s “sexiest TV star” for the November/December 2023 issue, which features Arnolt posing in a number of sultry ensembles, including a sheer dress and tights, the NY Post reports.

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Arnolt, 36, appears topless on the cover while shielding her chest with her hands and feathered black sleeves.

Other photos showed the brunette beauty, who previously said she left ESPN after feeling stifled in her opinions on-air, posing topless under a leather jacket.

Arnolt’s pivot to OutKick, which is a Fox subsidiary, has allowed her to cover additional topics outside of sports — and as she previously said, voice her opinion on things she “wasn’t able to speak up about.”

Arnolt joined OutKick in April 2023, following stints with ESPN, WWE, UFC, among other outlets.

Arnolt in Maxim magazine’s November/December 2023 issue. Credit: Gilles Bensimon/MAXIM

Former ESPN personality Charly Arnolt. Credit: Gilles Bensimon/MAXIM

Her weekday morning show, “OutKick the Morning with Charly Arnolt,” which covers sports, pop culture, news and politics, debuted in September.

“Like me, it’s a mix of everything!” Arnolt told Maxim of her show. “Along with the biggest sports and political news of the day, whatever I’m interested in on a given day could very well be included in the show. I’m super-interested in alternative forms of health and fitness, so I’m trying to incorporate that type of stuff into the show.

“ … I want people to watch me and learn things that they wouldn’t anywhere else, or at least approach mainstream topics from a different angle.”

Arnolt started as a part-time host with ESPN in 2018, before moving into a full-time role in 2022 — when she worked on a variety of shows, including “SportsNation” and launched ESPN’s first all-female podcast, “First Take, Her Take.”

While at OutKick, Arnolt is still continuing her role on UFC broadcasts, which air on ESPN platforms but are produced by the MMA company.

Arnolt, who’s known for her bubbly and outspoken personality, enjoys her quiet time when the cameras are done rolling.

“I actually can be a very introverted person!” she said. “I spend so much time being ‘on’ that when I have time to myself, I really enjoy being alone or just with those who are close to me in a chill setting.

“I would take an intimate dinner, or a night on the couch doing a face mask and watching TV over a big party any day. Better yet, give me a good book and a beach and I am happy as a clam.”

Arnolt’s fierce on-air demeanour and career-driven mentality helped her to become one of the most-watched television personalities.

With nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram, as well as 152,000 on Twitter she is also an influencer in the fashion, beauty, health and fitness spaces.

Arnolt is also ready to take another role as a mother.

“I will say, I am so ready to be married and have kids,” she said. “I absolutely cannot wait until that day comes. It makes me excited to think about.”

As for where she see herself in the next five years?

“Married with two or three children, splitting my time between NYC and Florida, and hosting my own show called ‘Charly,’” she said.

“I hope by that time I am able to say I genuinely helped to change some lives, and the world for the better.”

This article originally appeared on the NY Post and was reproduced with permission.