C Block 1566 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Shepard Smith is leaving Fox News after 23 years. He announced at the end of today's show that it would be his last. Wow! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shepard-smith-leaving-fox-news-1247097 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Could the anger from the MAGA people who are the primary viewers be the key here? They want a more pro-Trump cast? My guess is he ends up as a lead anchor at a major market station, if an opening becomes available. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 The question is what happens to Fox News now that one of their most trusted journalists is leaving. Does Fox News double down on the punditry? Or does Fox News maintain status quo without Shep? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, GoldenShine9 said: My guess is he ends up as a lead anchor at a major market station, if an opening becomes available. I can't see him downgrading to that level. I see CNN or CBS News in his future. 9 minutes ago, NEOMatrix said: The question is what happens to Fox News now that one of their most trusted journalists is leaving. Does Fox News double down on the punditry? Or does Fox News maintain status quo without Shep? I'm guessing Fox keeps that hour for news and extends Daily Briefing with Dana Perino to two hours. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, NEOMatrix said: The question is what happens to Fox News now that one of their most trusted journalists is leaving. Does Fox News double down on the punditry? Or does Fox News maintain status quo without Shep? Tough decision. I know many of their viewers want more punditry (pro-Trump that is) but that is loaded with risks. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: I can't see him downgrading to that level. I see CNN or CBS News in his future. I'm guessing Fox keeps that hour for news and extends Daily Briefing with Dana Perino to two hours. Forget what I said about CNN... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, Georgie56 said: Forget what I said about CNN... Does that only apply to national news? So could he still go to local news? Even though a major market lead anchor role would be a downgrade. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 After his sign-off, he was escorted out by security gaurds. Where did I hear this before........ From Jo Ling Kent of NBC: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Wow, I'm legit shocked. I've pondered recently about Shep leaving Fox someday, but not this soon. I wish him all the best. 1 hour ago, GoldenShine9 said: Could the anger from the MAGA people who are the primary viewers be the key here? They want a more pro-Trump cast? Dunno for sure, but I feel the former (and the MAGA master himself) at play. 1 hour ago, NEOMatrix said: The question is what happens to Fox News now that one of their most trusted journalists is leaving? [Will they] double down on the punditry? Or [can they] maintain status quo without Shep? I know one thing: IMO they'll be worse off without Shep. They certainly can't qualify as "Fair and Balanced" without him on the roster anymore. At least they'll still have Chris Wallace... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp 337 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I’ve often thought if Fox had ever endeavored a nightly network newscast with Shepard Smith as its anchor Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 hour ago, CircleSeven said: After his sign-off, he was escorted out by security gaurds. Where did I hear this before........ From Jo Ling Kent of NBC: Debunked. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Knowing who the base is, they probably want Alex Jones to take that spot. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Apparently this has been in the making since last month. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 The biggest factor in all of this that I think we haven't discussed yet on this thread is the feaud that sprouted between Smith and Tucker Carlson and apparently Fox slapped Smith with some sort of a monetary fine and he basically decided to quit because he didn't like the fact that he had been fined by Fox. I don't know how true and accurate that is but that's my educated guess on that situation Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I heard earlier this week Smith was talking with Ole Miss about a special position at the university, maybe teaching one class. But I find it difficult to believe he would want to sit out an election year, not knowing the terms of his NCA. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 It has become apparent that his colleagues were unaware he was planning to leave -- until, well, he announced it to them on air: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The MAGA crowd really wants Chris Wallace gone next. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 sounds like Fox execs telling Shep to stop attacking Carlson and Hannity was the straw that broke the camel's back Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 19 hours ago, oknewsguy said: The biggest factor in all of this {...} is the feud that sprouted between Smith and Tucker Carlson ; apparently Fox slapped Smith with some monetary fine and he quit because he didn't like that he had been fined. 15 hours ago, atlnews2 said: sounds like Fox execs telling Shep to stop attacking Carlson and Hannity was the straw that broke the camel's back Damn. It's really sad to find yourself in a stupid inter-company "war" with (an)other worker(s), and even more so when you lose thanks to the company siding with (and boosting) the moronic "opposition". Carlson and Hannity are even more loathsome to me now, and Shep really didn't deserve all this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Salter JR 66 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 who replaces shep on SOTU/primetime presidential speech/election night coverage on Fox broadcast? My guess is it will either be Jon Scott or Trace Gallagher Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 606 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 7:45 PM, oknewsguy said: The biggest factor in all of this that I think we haven't discussed yet on this thread is the feaud that sprouted between Smith and Tucker Carlson and apparently Fox slapped Smith with some sort of a monetary fine and he basically decided to quit because he didn't like the fact that he had been fined by Fox. I don't know how true and accurate that is but that's my educated guess on that situation Where has it been reported that Fox "apparently" fined Smith? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 hours ago, David Salter JR said: who replaces shep on SOTU/primetime presidential speech/election night coverage on Fox broadcast? My guess is it will either be Jon Scott or Trace Gallagher I would guess that Chris Wallace would handle FOX broadcast (given he’s a familiar face with Fox News Sunday) with Bret and Martha (or Shannon) for FNC. Honestly, it’s too early to say what will happen. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, jase said: I would guess that Chris Wallace would handle FOX broadcast (given he’s a familiar face with Fox News Sunday) with Bret and Martha (or Shannon) for FNC. Honestly, it’s too early to say what will happen. Jon Scott, though, has often been the backup anchor for special reports and special presentations on Big FOX. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: Jon Scott, though, has often been the backup anchor for special reports and special presentations on Big FOX. In theory, it could be him (or anyone else). We may be getting ahead of ourselves. All of this came out of the blue, so I wouldn’t expect any major moves/decisions anytime soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 861 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 16 hours ago, David Salter JR said: who replaces shep on SOTU/primetime presidential speech/election night coverage on Fox broadcast? My guess is it will either be Jon Scott or Trace Gallagher This is assuming Fox will still have a "news" division. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17354-shep-smith-leaving-fox-news/#findComment-234081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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