The Real Reason Why Shepard Smith Is Leaving Fox News
Veteran broadcast journalist Shepard "Shep" Smith sent shockwaves throughout newsrooms across America when he announced his departure from Fox News in an on-air goodbye message on October 11th, 2019.
After 23 years with the network, this is the real reason why Shepard Smith is leaving Fox News.
Before you get the idea that Fox News wanted Shepard Smith out for his unbiased reporting and occasional criticism of other network figures, think again. Journalist Brian Stelter reported for CNN:
"Executives at the network leaned on him to stay, but to no avail. He announced his departure on the air, then exited the building immediately, clearly emotional about saying goodbye to his television home of twenty years."
Smith's own take echoed this reporting, with the journalist noting how Fox News was eager for him to remain at the network:
"Recently, I asked the company to allow me to leave Fox News, and after requesting that I stay, they obliged."
Although we can't imagine it was always smooth sailing between these parties, it's reasonable to assume Fox News was sad to see one of their most reputable reporters sign off.
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Fox didn't want to lose him | 0:24
But they didn't beg him | 1:13
It wasn't the ratings | 2:15
Clashes with opinion hosts | 3:00
Sean Hannity dissed him | 3:49
A Tucker Carlson feud boiled over | 4:15
Committed to the truth | 5:35
He'll be okay | 6:35
