WASHINGTON, DC. (THECOUNT) — Now that Fox News anchor Shepard Smith finally got the boot, lots of viewers are wondering who will fill his coveted 3 p.m. timeslot.
Smith, who has earned a reputation as an anti-Trumer, announced his departure from the network on Friday, leaving millions of viewers cheering and wondering who will fill his anchor seat.
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A Fox News release on Smith’s decision to step down as chief news anchor and the breaking news unit managing editor stated only that “a series of rotating anchors will host the 3 p.m./ET time slot until a new dayside news program is announced,” reported Newsweek.
FOX News said in a statement that “the 3 p.m. hour will remain a news hour called Fox News Reporting with Jon Scott and Trace Gallagher among the anchors filling in.” The network added that the name of the permanent program “has not been discussed” and it would be wrong to speculate.
Smith announced his departure from President Donald Trump’s favorite network a day after Trump mentioned Smith in a tweet blasting Fox News for releasing a poll showing record support for his impeachment, as well as its personalities who have been critical of him.
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