Neil Cavuto is leaving Fox News after 28 years: reasons for departure and what’s next?
22 december 2024 в 01:13
Neil Cavuto, host of the programs «Your World with Neil Cavuto» and «Cavuto Live», - has left Fox News after 28 years of work.
The 66-year-old host announced his departure live on Thursday, December 19, saying, «I am leaving Fox. I have been planning this day for a long time. It just seemed like the right time [to leave]».
After the news was announced on air, the network released a statement praising him for his professionalism and dedication to journalism.
«Neil Cavuto’s brilliant career has been a master class in journalism, and we are very proud of his incredible 28-year tenure at Fox News Media», - the statement read. «His programs have defined the business, news, and set the standard for the entire industry. We wish him a heartfelt farewell and all the best in his next chapter».
Learn more about the reasons for his departure, what awaits the network next, and other details below.
Cavuto did not specify why he decided to leave Fox. However, he emphasized that he is «forever grateful [to his] bosses» at the network, adding that they even offered him a «very generous opportunity» to stay. According to various sources, Cavuto’s contract is set to expire by the end of 2024.
The veteran journalist also reflected on some health issues he has faced over the years, which have caused him to miss «a day or two, battling everything from multiple sclerosis and COVID to countless infections, even open-heart surgery».
According to Variety, Fox News Media plans to announce new programs in 2025 to replace the time allocated for Neil Cavuto’s programs, although the name of the replacement host has not been revealed yet.
In the meantime, the program «Your World» on Fox News will be hosted by rotating hosts until the premiere of a new show. On Fox Business News, «Coast to Coast» will transition to «Fox Business Live», - also hosted by rotating hosts until the new program debuts. Additionally, «Cavuto Live» on Saturdays will become «Fox News Live», - with rotating hosts for the time being.
It is unclear where Cavuto will work after his departure, as he did not mention any future plans in his farewell, except that he is not leaving journalism. Many viewers speculate whether he will follow in the footsteps of his former colleague Chris Wallace, who left Fox after 18 years to work at CNN — although Wallace himself left CNN after just two years
The 66-year-old host announced his departure live on Thursday, December 19, saying, «I am leaving Fox. I have been planning this day for a long time. It just seemed like the right time [to leave]».
After the news was announced on air, the network released a statement praising him for his professionalism and dedication to journalism.
«Neil Cavuto’s brilliant career has been a master class in journalism, and we are very proud of his incredible 28-year tenure at Fox News Media», - the statement read. «His programs have defined the business, news, and set the standard for the entire industry. We wish him a heartfelt farewell and all the best in his next chapter».
Learn more about the reasons for his departure, what awaits the network next, and other details below.
Cavuto did not specify why he decided to leave Fox. However, he emphasized that he is «forever grateful [to his] bosses» at the network, adding that they even offered him a «very generous opportunity» to stay. According to various sources, Cavuto’s contract is set to expire by the end of 2024.
The veteran journalist also reflected on some health issues he has faced over the years, which have caused him to miss «a day or two, battling everything from multiple sclerosis and COVID to countless infections, even open-heart surgery».
According to Variety, Fox News Media plans to announce new programs in 2025 to replace the time allocated for Neil Cavuto’s programs, although the name of the replacement host has not been revealed yet.
In the meantime, the program «Your World» on Fox News will be hosted by rotating hosts until the premiere of a new show. On Fox Business News, «Coast to Coast» will transition to «Fox Business Live», - also hosted by rotating hosts until the new program debuts. Additionally, «Cavuto Live» on Saturdays will become «Fox News Live», - with rotating hosts for the time being.
It is unclear where Cavuto will work after his departure, as he did not mention any future plans in his farewell, except that he is not leaving journalism. Many viewers speculate whether he will follow in the footsteps of his former colleague Chris Wallace, who left Fox after 18 years to work at CNN — although Wallace himself left CNN after just two years
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