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Elisabeth Hasselbeck Is Leaving Fox & Friends

Posted by Ellen -7859.80pc on November 23, 2015 · Flag

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck says she is leaving Fox News to spend more time with her family.

The Hollywood Reporter printed Hasselbeck's announcement:

"Oftentimes, the most difficult decisions are between two great things," she said in a statement. "Throughout my 14 years working in television, I have never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than Fox News Channel, thanks to the strong leadership of [Fox News Chairman & CEO] Roger Ailes, who has created the best working environment a woman and mother could ask for. His understanding, compassion, and kindness was exemplified when I shared with him that I am entering into a season where I want to start my day with my children first, and he offered his blessing to do so. With a heart full of gratitude and the peace that God has given me, I am confident that this personal decision is the right one for our family, and we will be joining all of you watching Fox & Friends each morning as we get ready for school together."

Although many media reports highlight how Hasselbeck is stepping down as a Fox & Friends cohost, there's no indication she'll be at the network at all. THR also has this statement from Fox chairman and CEO Roger Ailes:

"Elisabeth and I discussed this at length over several weeks, and while I would love for her to continue here, I respect her incredibly difficult, yet deeply personal decision," added Ailes. "She has been a great addition to the Fox & Friends franchise."

While I have no idea whether this stereotypically bogus reason for leaving is actually the reason Hasselbeck is leaving, I'll just note that I predicted when she started as cohost that Hasselbeck would not be happy in her role. In any event, while I certainly wish her well, I can't say I'll miss her at all.

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Cathy Chinnery commented 2015-11-26 11:07:13 -0500 · Flag
She has to stay home and raise the next generation of vapid, racists conservatives.
d d commented 2015-11-24 16:22:47 -0500 · Flag
Not sure I’m buying her reason for leaving now (after working all these years while her kids were really young) but whatever. I’m not going to criticize a parent who says that he/she wants to spend more time with their children. However, I’m not surprised she’s outta there after only 2 years at F&F. She was never really good on her feet and just seemed downright uncomfortable at times if she had to move beyond the scripted talking points. It was actually painful to watch at times. From the 2 whiney boys of the curvy couch to her own whiney children at home – see ya, Lizzie, don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

My guess as to who takes her place is the blonde FOXbot Anna Kooiman. She seems to have no problem regurgitating the right-wing talking points (even if they are lies), bashes Obama with gleeful abandon and crosses her legs often enough to keep the male viewers hoping for an upskirt shot. She lets the guys on the curvy couch run the show so Daddy Douchey and Kilmeade would probably approve. She’s been putting in her time a weekend F&F host and no doubt hopes to move on up in the world of FOX “news”. Of course, if Ailes wanted to take the F&F’s vitriol and hate up a notch, he could always move Andrea Tantaros into the empty spot. LOL!
Antoinette commented 2015-11-24 12:35:43 -0500 · Flag
We won’t miss this mousy woman. She wasn’t the brightest light in the room. Her football husband earns enough at ESPN to keep her in the home.

Nixon Trainee Ailes needs to go, and he can take that sorry clown Shine with him.
Marge Arnold commented 2015-11-24 09:44:17 -0500 · Flag
She can scrub until her skin is raw, but she’ll never get that stink of Fox off her…
El 84 commented 2015-11-24 08:25:01 -0500 · Flag
This airhead made it on her face, not her brains. I have no use for this bimbo, and as “journalists” go, she lived in a fallacy world. Don’t let the door her in the ass.
Fox Propaganda will insert another spin whore.
Aria Prescott commented 2015-11-23 21:57:20 -0500 · Flag
If she really does have a reason to leave and focus on her family, I wish her well, too. But I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: Hasslebeck was probably the most expendable person there. Literally the only thing I can think of that another host didn’t lap her on was how just vindictively selfish she is. I know I pointed out more than a few times that her defining moment on reality TV was making people choose between food and shelter because she didn’t wanna get up and help, but that seems saintly compared to the levels “me first, me only” we saw out of her on Fox.

Other than that, the only thing she even ranks is that I might be willing to say she’s the second dumbest woman, after Tantaros. Seemed like it was always a close race with those two.
truman commented 2015-11-23 19:49:06 -0500 · Flag
Can Fux find a replacement equally dumb so as to fit in with Daddy Steve Douchebag and Brain Kilmeade?
scooter commented 2015-11-23 16:11:12 -0500 · Flag
I’ll betcha Gretchen is pissed about this, after being bumped by the younger prettier blonde bubblehead. Can’t say I’ll be sorry to see her go since I never watch their vapid bullshit anyway, but good riddance. What will Jesus do now that Lizzie’s not there to defend him?
mj - the same one commented 2015-11-23 16:11:11 -0500 · Flag
Elisabeth Hasselbeck says she is leaving Fox News to spend more time with her family.

Nice preemptive strike, Liz — usually, that’s the standard phrase AFTER the embarrassing scandal has broken; you’re saying it before, that’s smart.

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john howard commented 2015-11-23 15:47:09 -0500 · Flag
The Empire is crumbing and watch others will follow soon,FAUX FAKE NEWS has ran it’s course.
Lakeview Greg commented 2015-11-23 15:20:37 -0500 · Flag
Put Rudi G. in one of his favorite frocks. He would be a perfect replacement. Or Catilyn Jenner.
John Martin commented 2015-11-23 15:11:45 -0500 · Flag
What a blow !
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We wish her well but can't say we'll miss her.








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