Bill O'Reilly Exits Fox After Sexual Harassment Scandal
- Departure announcement follows new allegations of misconduct
- Loss of star will test viewer loyalty at No. 1 cable network
What Bill O'Reilly's Departure Means for Fox
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Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, the network’s most valuable host, is leaving in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal that caused dozens of advertisers to flee his top-rated show.
21st Century Fox Inc., parent of the most-watched cable network, announced his exit in a one-sentence statement 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.”