The Wall Street Journal, a sister company to Fox News, has reported that Fox News is “preparing to cut ties with its biggest star, Bill O’Reilly, according to people close to the situation.”
The Wall Street Journal article is behind a paywall so we can’t read the whole thing. But the headline may tell you everything you need to know. It's hard to imagine that The Journal would report such a thing without excellent sources.
Similar reporting has been done elsewhere. Earlier today, Gabriel Sherman reported, “Three sources with knowledge of the discussions said that, while no final decision has been made, the Murdochs are leaning toward announcing that O’Reilly will not return to the air.”
Brian Stelter reported, “A well-placed source said Tuesday afternoon that representatives for Fox and O'Reilly have begun talking about an exit. But this prompted a denial from sources in O'Reilly's camp.”
Watch Stelter discussing this on the April 18, 2017 Erin Burnett OutFront, below.
Bill O'Reilly caricature by DonkeyHotey via Creative Commons license.
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John McKee commented
2017-04-19 22:26:40 -0400
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I guess you’re right, Truman, O’Bully would know where so many of Fox’s bodies are buried. They’ll want to keep that big mouth shutter than a shut thing.
If it was up to me, he’d be getting a lead parachute into the middle of the Arctic Sea.
If it was up to me, he’d be getting a lead parachute into the middle of the Arctic Sea.
Kevin Koster commented
2017-04-19 17:52:57 -0400
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I’m very happy to stand corrected on my first paragraph. Sadly, the second paragraph is mostly correct – the programming adjustment being made will not actually change the vicious tone Fox News has taken lately.
Kevin Koster commented
2017-04-19 13:11:39 -0400
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Let’s see what happens over the next couple of days. It’s not a done deal that he’s gone. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him survive this and wind up back on the air next Monday. If that happens, don’t expect him to say anything about this situation. He’ll ignore it and go on to his usual Trump cheerleading.
If he’s out, I’ll be curious to see who they replace him with. My instincts say it would be with another female host. Eyes is correct to note that whoever would fill that spot will be playing the same role – cheerlead for the Pence White House and make nasty comments at anyone who doesn’t think hatred and viciousness are a good way to govern the country.
If he’s out, I’ll be curious to see who they replace him with. My instincts say it would be with another female host. Eyes is correct to note that whoever would fill that spot will be playing the same role – cheerlead for the Pence White House and make nasty comments at anyone who doesn’t think hatred and viciousness are a good way to govern the country.
David Lindsay commented
2017-04-19 12:10:15 -0400
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Bob Roberts, the earmark of the republican party is to ignore the elephant in the room and carry on like there is no elephant.
“Elephant! What are you talking about!,…….watch out for the elephant poop, by the way.”
“Bill O’Reilly??! Never heard of him!”
“Elephant! What are you talking about!,…….watch out for the elephant poop, by the way.”
“Bill O’Reilly??! Never heard of him!”
Bob Roberts commented
2017-04-19 11:46:46 -0400
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If he is forced out, I don’t expect to hear a word from him about it. Where will he go to do an interview???? No one will keep topics off-limit like they did when he was peddling his crap, ghost-written books on TV. And if he keeps on with the “protecting my children” line, he proves to be even more of a coward that we believe him to be.
It will be sweet, though, to see him leaving with no fanfare, no career retrospective, no praise and well-wishes from former guest hosts and guests of his show, telling everyone how wonderful he is. I will be very interested to see how Faux covers this if it happens. Will they talk about it, comment on it, or completely ignore it (my pick). Kurtz doing his media criticism show without mentioning O’Loofah getting the boot!!!!
It will be sweet, though, to see him leaving with no fanfare, no career retrospective, no praise and well-wishes from former guest hosts and guests of his show, telling everyone how wonderful he is. I will be very interested to see how Faux covers this if it happens. Will they talk about it, comment on it, or completely ignore it (my pick). Kurtz doing his media criticism show without mentioning O’Loofah getting the boot!!!!
truman commented
2017-04-19 10:17:41 -0400
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Bildo will exit with a huge golden parachute. He will blame his accusers and prattle on about protecting his children.
Meanwhile back at the Fux Noise Plantation, the jockeying for position has already begun. Will it be Bildo’s favorite butt boy Jesse Watters? Dumb guy Eric Bolling? Has Kimberly Guilfoyle started to personally “audition” for the position?
Meanwhile back at the Fux Noise Plantation, the jockeying for position has already begun. Will it be Bildo’s favorite butt boy Jesse Watters? Dumb guy Eric Bolling? Has Kimberly Guilfoyle started to personally “audition” for the position?
Gary Oliveira commented
2017-04-19 09:55:20 -0400
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“Pride comes before destruction” Karma is a …
mj - the same one commented
2017-04-19 09:20:15 -0400
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Hahaha . . . remember how BillO took great pains last week to emphasize that his vacation had been planned “months ago”?
Guess Bill didn’t realize he was about to be “Krushchev’d” — recall how Nikita Krushchev went on vacation in 1964, and when he came back, found out he’d been removed from power . .
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Guess Bill didn’t realize he was about to be “Krushchev’d” — recall how Nikita Krushchev went on vacation in 1964, and when he came back, found out he’d been removed from power . .
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Eyes On Fox commented
2017-04-19 07:46:58 -0400
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That’s sexual not sexy. 🤣
Love Newshounds content but you have the worst editor on the internet. No preview. No edit.
Love Newshounds content but you have the worst editor on the internet. No preview. No edit.
Eyes On Fox commented
2017-04-19 07:45:00 -0400
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NPR “Morning Edition” reported Fox News is contingency planning replacement hosts.
While I applaud a sexy predator being taken down, those expecting the further goal of hurting Fox News, IMHO, will be disappointed. GOPTV™ is propaganda driven more than celebrity driven. As long as the propaganda remains the same it’ll remain wildly popular with conservatives who think they have no where else to turn.
While I applaud a sexy predator being taken down, those expecting the further goal of hurting Fox News, IMHO, will be disappointed. GOPTV™ is propaganda driven more than celebrity driven. As long as the propaganda remains the same it’ll remain wildly popular with conservatives who think they have no where else to turn.
David Lindsay commented
2017-04-19 01:34:17 -0400
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BTW, I think that graphic is the best one to represent O’Reilly.
David Lindsay commented
2017-04-19 01:27:01 -0400
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The new blood (Murdoch’s sons) replacing the old blood (BOR and Aisles). Time marches on. JM, I don’t see O’Reilly doing any kind of continuation other than drinking margaritas off the front porch.
John McKee commented
2017-04-19 01:12:56 -0400
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Farewell, you horrible, irredeemable hangover from the days of unquestioned white male privilege. Can’t think of anywhere you can go now except to the bosom of your soulmate at 1600. Spicey’s replacement?
