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ONE of Fox News’s longest-serving anchors, Neil Cavuto, is leaving the network after 28 years.
The departure of the 68-year-old, who has hosted the afternoon program Your World since its launch in 1996, was announced abruptly on Thursday morning.
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Cavuto has also hosted Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business Network.
Fox News confirmed his final day on air will be Thursday, December 19.
No official reason has been given for the departure, although The Hill reported that Cavuto and the network had failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.
“Neil Cavuto’s illustrious career has been a master class in journalism and we’re extremely proud of his incredible 28-year run with Fox News Media,” the network said in a statement.
“His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.
“We wish him a heartfelt farewell and all the best on his next chapter.”
Cavuto is also a former CNBC anchor, where he hosted the channel’s Market Wrap for a number of years, and contributed to NBC News.
In recent years he was a high-profile critic of President-elect Donald Trump, facing occasional attacks from the Republican politician.
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