Posted on 10/11/2019 1:32:12 PM PDT by RummyChick
Shepard Smith is leaving Fox News.
The midday anchor, who has been with the network since its inception in 1996, will step down from his role as Chief News Anchor and Managing Editor of the network’s breaking news unit and Anchor of Shepard Smith Reporting effective immediately the network said in a release.
'Shep is one of the premier newscasters of his generation and his extraordinary body of work is among the finest journalism in the industry,' said Fox News Media president Jay Wallace.
'His integrity and outstanding reporting from the field helped put FOX News on the map and there is simply no better breaking news anchor who has the ability to transport a viewer to a place of conflict, tragedy, despair or elation through his masterful delivery.'
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
He clearly has a non compete. Will not be on air for some time
Can Chris Wallace be next? .....PLEASE?
Who are Gio and Lucia???
Pets?
He’s simply not liberal enough for the new Fox.
I guess they don’t want fruit in their diet anymore
It always comes down to a choice between truth and pride, most choose pride.
even though Murdoch met with Barr...Murdoch does not own controlling interest as far as I can tell.
Is he related to Fox News Media president Jay Wallace?
“Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave FOX News and begin a new chapter. After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged. The opportunities afforded this guy from small town Mississippi have been many,” Smith said in a statement. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to report the news each day to our loyal audience in context and with perspective, without fear or favor. I’ve worked with the most talented, dedicated and focused professionals I know and I’m proud to have anchored their work each day—I will deeply miss them.”
“Shep is one of the premier newscasters of his generation and his extraordinary body of work is among the finest journalism in the industry. His integrity and outstanding reporting from the field helped put FOX News on the map and there is simply no better breaking news anchor who has the ability to transport a viewer to a place of conflict, tragedy, despair or elation through his masterful delivery,” said Jay Wallace, President & Executive Editor of Fox News Media, in a statement.
“We are proud of the signature reporting and anchoring style he honed at FOX News, along with everything he accomplished here during his monumental 23-year tenure. While this day is especially difficult as his former producer, we respect his decision and are deeply grateful for his immense contributions to the entire network.”
(Excerpt) Read more at thedailybeast.com ...
Great! I thought this manic lil bitch was going to be there another 10 years at least. I’ll bet he is out for sexual harassment of some kind...some kinda sexual whatever.
Adios gecko boy. You little fruitcake.
No, he has now qualified for G-mafia at any of ABCNNBCBS.
May he have as much success as Me Again
btw, there is a china partial deal. Market sold a little off the highs.
It could still fall through because it will take weeks for it to be in writing
We got it, the Shemp is out at Fox.
Doubt Fox will be any better.
YES!! Chris Wallace needs to go also!!
“’Shep is one of the premier newscasters of his generation and his extraordinary body of work is among the finest journalism in the industry,’ said Fox News Media president Jay Wallace.”
He’s a nasty little princess who lies to people.
Ok
I LOL’d at that one!
Did the guy he was blackmailing die?
Maybe I can finally watch the news at noon.
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