Fox News host Geraldo Rivera confirmed that he’s still hosting as a panelist on “The Five” following a break from the network while traveling.
Rumors quickly began circulating that Rivera was stepping away as Fox News is reportedly undergoing a major shake-up in personalities.
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79-year-old Rivera recently took a shot at former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for propagating “bulls***” on his show.
I don’t wish ill on anybody, but there is no doubt-as I said at the time-Tucker Carlson’s perverse January 6 conspiracy theory was “bullshit.”
Having lost the election President Trump incited an insurrection that sought to undermine our Constitutional process.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) April 26, 2023
“I don’t wish ill on anybody, but there is no doubt-as I said at the time-Tucker Carlson’s perverse January 6 conspiracy theory was ‘bullshit,’” Rivera said.
“He added, “Having lost the election President Trump incited an insurrection that sought to undermine our Constitutional process.”
Greg Gutfeld responded sarcastically, “You’re a class act Geraldo. A real man of the people.”
You’re a class act Geraldo. A real man of the people. https://t.co/20LOwVzXwS
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) April 26, 2023
My appearances today and tomorrow on The Five have been canceled. I’m sure there’s a good reason. Never fear, I’ll be back week after next. Stay safe and happy. Thanks 🙏
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) May 4, 2023
Rivera will return to the network following reports of a major shakeup in primetime.
Sean Hannity will move into Carlson’s old time slot as the comparateively lower-rated “Fox News Tonight” will be dropped from the lineup.
Meanwhile, Jesse Watters and Gutfeld will each reportedly move into the network’s prime-time lineup as well.
It is not clear what will become of Laura Ingraham’s “The Ingraham Angle.”
UPDATE, May 18, 2023: In an email to The Western Journal after this article’s publication, a Fox News representative said, “No decision has been made on a new primetime line-up and there are multiple scenarios under consideration. Reports based on various tweets by left wing activists are wildly inaccurate — Laura Ingraham, the top-rated woman in cable news, is now and will continue to be a prominent host and integral part of the FOX News lineup.”
Enjoying a bloody at 41’North Marina in Newport Rhode Island, gorgeous windy day. Heading from here down east to Buzzard’s Bay then west to Shinnecock LI. pic.twitter.com/VQes63fCsZ
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) May 17, 2023
See you Next Tuesday and Wednesday on The Five https://t.co/v3dTqIYfqk
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) May 17, 2023