Posted on 10/11/2019 1:04:01 PM PDT by Kazan
In a shocking turn of events that stunned the media industry, Fox News anchor Shepard Smith announced his departure from the network after more than 23 years.
Smith is one of the faces of the network's news division and one of its most important journalistic assets. The decision was Smith's, Fox News said.
"Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave FOX News and begin a new chapter," Smith said. "After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged. The opportunities afforded this guy from small town Mississippi have been many. 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.”
Fox News president Jay Wallace, who was once Smith's producer, said in a statement: "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."
Wallace continued: "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.”
More to come.
But, this thread wears mascara is gone now!!!
Hallelujah!
@brianstelter
As suspected: Tensions with Fox's opinion shows was the breaking point for Shep Smith, a well-placed source confirms to me.
https://twitter.com/brianstelter/status/1182768323546755072
Yeah, that worked out great for Megan Kelly.
Matt Lauer is on his way!
Ratings must really be bad for shep boy to leave.
I wonder if this is because the Fox News brass sided with Tucker Carlson with the little dust up a week or so ago?
The brass at Fox News sided with Tucker and it hurt Shep’s feelings. The poor little snowflake could not handle it and quit. Good riddance.
Rainbow journalism at its worst.
I’m betting the slap down by Tucker 2 weeks ago, the hissy fit afterward and then being told to let it go was too much for him.. talk about an overpaid drama queen
Hey, so what ever happened to the blonde that left Fox...good ol what's her name. lol
GOOD RIDDANCE to that garbage!! Now get rid of Chris Wallace, Napolitano, Juan Williams, Donna Brazille and Neil Cavuto and maybe Fox News can be like Fox News used to be before they went all lefty
I didn’t see the Katrina coverage and rarely watched his regular afternoon show.
I think Smith is the best real-time anchor in tragedies. He just kept the focus and smoothly added in the news reporters.
Nobody in television today does that so well.
And you're right and not the only one. I too thought he was on our side and was also vocal in my support for GW (not his old man so much...never liked him...ever).
Seems like a lifetime ago.
He’ll pop up again..
That is what his partner said.
Probably sour grapes for having his gerbil spanked over his tiff with Tucker.
In related news, mascara stocks plummet.
Thank goodness!
I have not trusted him since Katrina. I seldom watch FOX, having cut the cable, but never watched him while I did have it. Hope FOX uses this opportunity to get some serious newscasters back on.
Bring Back Laurie Dhue!!!
Bring Back Laurie Dhue!!!
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