Fox Sports and Amazon Prime Video sportscaster Charissa Thompson has been in a long-term relationship with marketing executive and entrepreneur Steven Cundari, also known as Steve or Tommy. Their relationship began in 2022 after an introduction arranged by an unlikely pair of matchmakers: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly Stafford.
Thompson has been open about her relationship in recent years, particularly when discussing marriage, commitment and what she wants from her personal life. While she has ruled out another legal marriage after two divorces, she has made it clear that she remains committed to building a future with Cundari.
Who Is Steven Cundari?
Steven Cundari is a marketing executive, entrepreneur and creative professional. He is best known professionally as the co-founder of Summit House, a creative agency.
Unlike Thompson, whose career regularly places her in front of national television audiences, Cundari generally maintains a much lower public profile.
His professional background is centered on marketing, branding and creative work. His relationship with Thompson has nevertheless brought him into the public conversation surrounding the veteran sportscaster’s personal life.
How They Met
Thompson and Cundari began dating in July 2022.
Their introduction came through Matthew and Kelly Stafford, who were already friends with Thompson. According to Thompson’s account, Kelly played matchmaker after joking that she and Matthew were tired of seeing Thompson date the wrong people.
The Staffords subsequently helped connect Thompson with Cundari.
What began as a setup eventually developed into a serious relationship, with Thompson and Cundari remaining together for several years.
The Stafford Connection
The story behind their introduction has become one of the more memorable details of Thompson’s relationship.
Kelly Stafford has spoken openly about her friendship with Thompson, and the two have developed a close bond through the NFL world.
Matthew Stafford’s career with the Rams also gave him and Kelly a natural connection to Thompson, who has spent much of her professional life covering the NFL.
Their matchmaking attempt appears to have worked better than expected.
A Serious Relationship
Thompson and Cundari have kept much of their relationship away from constant media attention, but Thompson has occasionally offered glimpses into their life together.
Their relationship has now lasted several years, making Cundari one of the most significant partners in Thompson’s recent personal life.
She has also spoken about the relationship in the context of her changing views on marriage and commitment.
Marriage Is Different
Thompson has previously been married twice, and those experiences have influenced her approach to relationships.
She has said that she does not intend to legally marry again.
That does not mean she has rejected long-term commitment. Instead, Thompson has explained that she is open to celebrating her relationship without signing a marriage certificate or entering another legal marriage.
She has even discussed the possibility of holding a commitment celebration with friends and family.
For Thompson, the distinction appears to be between being deeply committed to a partner and making that commitment legally binding through marriage.
No Wedding Plans
As of the latest public comments, there is no indication that Thompson and Cundari are planning a traditional legal wedding.
Thompson’s position has been unusually direct: she does not want to get married again.
At the same time, she has not suggested that her relationship with Cundari lacks seriousness.
Instead, her comments suggest that she wants the freedom to define commitment on her own terms.
That could include a large celebration with family and friends without the legal paperwork associated with marriage.
The Taylor Swift Effect
Their relationship also became part of an amusing conversation after Thompson attended the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Thompson discussed the experience on Calm Down, the podcast she co-hosts with Erin Andrews.
Watching the couple’s chemistry reportedly prompted Thompson to jokingly tell Cundari that he needed to love her more.
The comment was delivered in a playful spirit, but it also illustrated how Thompson views her own relationship while observing another high-profile couple.
Thompson’s Career
Thompson has established herself as one of the most recognizable women in American sports broadcasting.
She has worked across major networks and platforms, covering the NFL and other major sporting events. Her work with Fox Sports and Amazon Prime Video has made her a familiar face for football fans.
Away from live sports coverage, she has also built a strong presence through podcasting and social media.
Her relationship with Cundari is therefore often discussed alongside a career that has kept her firmly in the public eye.
A Different Kind of Future
Thompson’s relationship with Cundari appears to reflect a different approach to partnership than the one she had earlier in life.
Rather than measuring commitment by a legal ceremony, she has emphasized the relationship itself.
Her comments about a possible commitment party suggest that she is comfortable celebrating love publicly while avoiding another marriage.
Cundari, meanwhile, has continued to maintain a relatively private profile despite dating one of the most recognizable personalities in sports broadcasting.
Where They Stand
Steven Cundari remains Charissa Thompson’s longtime boyfriend and partner.
The couple began dating in July 2022 after being introduced by Matthew and Kelly Stafford, and their relationship has continued despite Thompson’s decision not to pursue another legal marriage.
For Thompson, commitment does not necessarily require a marriage license. She has expressed openness to celebrating her relationship with Cundari through a commitment event while keeping the legal definition of marriage out of their plans.
