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Maria Bartiromo Out at Fox News and Fox Business
Fox News Media has parted ways with anchor Maria Bartiromo, ending her 12-and-a-half-year tenure at the network effective immediately.
Fox News Media has cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo, ending her more than a decade-long run at the network. The company confirmed her departure in a brief statement, saying she is no longer with the organization as of today.
“We thank Maria for her work over the last 12-and-a-half years and wish her all the best on her next chapter,” Fox News Media said. The announcement covers both Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, where Bartiromo hosted weekday programs.
Bartiromo, who was one of the most recognizable figures in business television, joined Fox in 2015 after a long and celebrated career at CNBC. At her previous network, she became known as the “Money Honey” for her coverage of Wall Street and the financial markets, rising to prominence during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s.
Her move to Fox positioned her as a leading voice in business and political programming, where she interviewed top executives and political figures. Over the years, she became known for her friendly rapport with former President Donald Trump, frequently hosting him on her shows and amplifying his views on the economy and other topics.
The exit comes as a surprise to many in the industry, as Bartiromo had been a fixture on the network’s daytime and evening lineup. Her programs, including “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business and “Sunday Morning Futures” on Fox News, drew consistent audiences and made her one of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities.
Fox News Media did not provide a reason for her departure, nor did it offer details about who might replace her in the affected time slots. The network has not announced any immediate schedule changes beyond her removal.
Bartiromo’s career has not been without controversy in recent years. She was among the Fox hosts who amplified unsubstantiated claims about election fraud following the 2020 presidential election. Dominion Voting Systems cited her on-air statements in its defamation lawsuit against Fox News, which the network settled in 2023 for $787.5 million. Bartiromo was also involved in a separate defamation suit filed by Smartmatic, another voting technology company, which remains ongoing.
Despite those legal entanglements, she maintained her position at the network and continued to host her shows until the announcement of her exit. Her departure marks one of the most significant on-air changes at Fox News in recent years, removing a veteran anchor who had become a bridge between the network’s business and political coverage.
Industry observers will be watching to see where Bartiromo lands next, as her name recognition and established audience make her a potential asset for other networks or digital media ventures. Neither Bartiromo nor her representatives have issued a public statement about her next steps.
Fox News Media’s statement did not elaborate on the circumstances of her exit, leaving questions about whether the decision was mutual or initiated by the company. The network has not responded to requests for additional comment.
