Fox News Parts Ways With Anchor Maria Bartiromo After 12 Years
Maria Bartiromo is leaving Fox News and Fox Business Network effective immediately, with the network thanking her for over a decade of service. Her morning show will be replaced by a rotating anchor format, and her weekly program will be rebranded under a new host. The abrupt departure mirrors Fox's earlier ouster of Tucker Carlson, and no reason was provided for the exit.
Bartiromo built her reputation over two decades at CNBC, anchoring programs like Closing Bell before making the leap to Fox in 2013. There, she became a cornerstone of Fox Business Network's lineup and a frequent presence on Fox News, even co-moderating a presidential debate in 2016. Her close relationship with Donald Trump, who appeared on her programs regularly, made her a significant figure in political-media circles.
The network's restructuring is immediate and thorough: her morning show becomes Mornings with Fox Business with rotating anchors, her weekly Wall Street program shifts to Cheryl Casone, and Sunday Morning Futures gets temporary host Jason Chaffetz. The abrupt, unexplained nature of the exit closely parallels Fox's earlier dismissal of Tucker Carlson, suggesting a pattern of sudden personnel decisions at the network despite its otherwise stable on-air roster.
This departure could affect viewers who tuned in specifically for Bartiromo's interview style and access to political figures, particularly Trump. The rotating anchor format may create uncertainty among loyal audiences, potentially impacting morning ratings for Fox Business. Her exit also signals that even prominent, long-tenured personalities are not immune to abrupt changes at