TV Newser also reported that Smith's compensation is now "second only to Bill O'Reilly's" at the network.
So will the network move Sean Hannity's show to that slot? I'll bet yes and that O'Reilly and Greta will stay where they are.
Shepard Smith has signed a new deal with Fox News that gives him more money but one less show. His Fox Report will no longer air at 7 PM ET, making it quite likely that Sean Hannity will move into that spot when Megyn Kelly returns and takes over his 9 PM slot, as was reported not too long ago. Smith will also now become what is described as "the primary breaking news anchor" and become managing editor of a newly-created breaking news division.
TV Newser has the details:
Shepard Smith has signed a new multi-year deal with Fox News Channel in which he will become the primary breaking news anchor for the network. In the process, he will lose his 7pmET “Fox Report,” while his 3pmET program “Studio B” will now be known as “Shepard Smith Reporting.”
In addition to the 3pm hour, Smith, who made his name with breaking news coverage, will now be the breaking news anchor for other Fox News programs. His new role will include a new studio, known as The Fox News Deck. Smith joined Fox News at launch in 1996. He began anchoring “Fox Report” at 7pm, 14 years ago tomorrow.
TV Newser also reported that Smith's compensation is now "second only to Bill O'Reilly's" at the network.
So will the network move Sean Hannity's show to that slot? I'll bet yes and that O'Reilly and Greta will stay where they are.