Geraldo Rivera, a long-time contributor at Fox News, recently announced that his 22-year tenure at the network is coming to an end. In a video shared on his Twitter account, Rivera revealed that he had been fired from the show “The Five,” and as a result, he decided to quit Fox News altogether. He promised to discuss the decision in more detail on the morning show “Fox & Friends” the following day.
Earlier this month, Rivera had already announced his departure from “The Five,” where he had been a regular panelist since last year. Although he was expected to appear on the show’s Thursday episode, his firing from the show marked the end of his time at Fox News.
Rivera expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of Fox News, stating, “It’s been a great run and I appreciate having had the opportunity. Being odd man out isn’t always easy. For the time being, I’m still Correspondent at Large.” However, his latest video suggests that his correspondent role at the network is also coming to an end.
Rivera joined Fox News in 2001 from CNBC and held multiple roles at the network, including war correspondent, weekend anchor, and host of the Fox Nation series “Cops: All Access.” However, his most significant role was on “The Five,” which provided him with a large platform and consistently outperformed all of Fox’s primetime shows in the ratings. In recent months, Rivera’s appearances on the show had decreased, and he had not been seen on Fox for a few weeks.
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Prior to his time at Fox News, Rivera made a name for himself as a TV news veteran. He contributed to ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “20/20” for years and hosted his own syndicated talk show, “The Geraldo Rivera Show,” for over a decade. Known for his tabloid sensibility, Rivera made notable moments in television history, including being the first anchor to present the “Zapruder Film” of President Kennedy’s assassination and the infamous 1986 live TV special where he entered Al Capone’s vault.
During his time at Fox News, Rivera reported from various conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. He also hosted celebrity specials, including one on Joan Rivers. His contributions to the network have made him a prominent figure in the world of television news.
Rivera’s departure from Fox News marks the end of an era for both him and the network. As a long-standing, well-known presence on the network, his absence will undoubtedly be felt. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Rivera and whether he will continue to contribute to the world of television news in a new capacity.
