Fox News Signs Brit Hume to Multi-Year Deal

thomas.umstead@futurenet.com (R. Thomas Umstead) — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:19:23 +0000

Fox News has re-signed veteran network on-air personality Brit Hume to a multi-year deal, the network announced Wednesday.

As part of the deal, Hume will remain in his current role as senior political analyst for the news network, as well as a commentator and panelist across Fox News’ daytime and evening programming, said the network.

“Brit is an exceptional journalist who has played an integral role in our unrivaled political coverage — his extensive knowledge of the intricacies of Washington have made him a tremendous asset to our team and a popular favorite with our viewers,” said Suzanne Scott, Fox News Media CEO in a statement. “We look forward to his continued expertise for many years ahead.”

Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren Leaves Company After 14 Years

thomas.umstead@futurenet.com (R. Thomas Umstead) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:56:00 +0000

Fox News anchor Greta Van Susteren is leaving the network after 14 years, according to the network.

Fox News’ senior political analyst Brit Hume will take over for Van Susteren as host of daily news show On the Record beginning tonight and through the election, according to Fox News co-presidents Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine.

Fox did not give a reason for the departure of Van Susteren, who joined Fox News from CNN in 2002.

The announcement comes on the heels of 21st Century Fox’s move to settle the Gretchen Carlson sexual harassment lawsuit filed in July that led to the resignation of Fox News CEO Roger Ailes.

Abernethy and Shine said of Van Susteren’s departure: “We are grateful for Greta's many contributions over the years and wish her continued success.”

Hume has served as Fox News’ senior political analyst since 2008. Prior to that Hume served as anchor of the network's Special Report series for more than a decade.

"As one of the best political analysts in the industry, Brit is the ideal choice to host a nightly political program while the most dynamic and captivating election in recent history unfolds,” Abernethy and Shine said in a statement. “Having Brit at the helm of this show will enable Fox News to continue on track to have its highest-rated year ever as the network dominates the cable news landscape."

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