One of the longest-serving anchors at Fox News, Neil Cavuto, is departing from the network after 28 years. The announcement of the 68-year-old’s exit, who has been hosting the afternoon program Your World since its inception in 1996, was made unexpectedly on Thursday morning.
Cavuto, who has been with the network since its establishment in 1996, has also hosted Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business Network. Fox News confirmed that his last day on air will be Thursday, December 19. While no official reason for his departure has been provided, sources indicate that Cavuto chose not to accept a new contract offered by the network.
A spokesperson for Fox News stated, “Neil Cavuto’s remarkable career has served as a master class in journalism, and we take great pride in his extraordinary 28-year tenure with Fox News Media. His programs have shaped business news and established benchmarks for the entire industry. We extend our heartfelt farewell and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”