O'Reilly Out: Fox News Cuts Ties With Longtime Host After Numerous Harassment Allegations
The network announced Wednesday afternoon that the popular host will not be returning.
Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly has been forced out of Fox News after multiple sexual harassment claims and out-of-court settlements came to light, it was announced Wednesday.
“After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” parent company 21st Century Fox said in a statement.
The veteran TV host has been embroiled in controversy for nearly three weeks after reports surfaced the network and O'Reilly had paid about $13 million in out-of-court settlements with five woman who complained they were sexually harassed by O’Reilly.
Read: Former Fox News Guest Accuses Bill O'Reilly of Inappropriate Behavior
Since then, more than 50 advertisers have jumped ship and advocacy groups have demanded his firing.
"It is tremendoulsy disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claimes," O'Reilly said in a statement. "But that is the unfortunate reality many of us in the public eye must live with today. I will always look back on my time at Fox with great pride."
His prime-time show has been No. 1 among all cable news programs in the time slot for more than 15 years.
Watch: Bill O'Reilly Tells Viewers He's Taking a Vacation: 'We All Need R &R'
Trending on Inside Edition
Woman Says She Keeps Getting Dozens of Amazon Packages She Didn't Order
Offbeat
Family of Christian Glass Reaches $19 Million Settlement in Fatal Police Shooting of Colorado Man
Crime
California Dad Fatally Struck by Car After Helping Ducks Cross Busy Street
News
LAPD Volunteer Officer Who Survived Near-Fatal Bee Attack on Live TV Speaks Out
Heroes
Man 'Eaten Alive by Bed Bugs' in Jail Cell After He Could Not Post Bail Died of 'Severe Neglect': Autopsy
Crime