FILE – Anchor Neil Cavuto appears on the set of his “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” program, on the Fox Business Network, in New York on March 9, 2017. Neil Cavuto, a business journalist who hosts a weekday afternoon show on Fox News Channel and has been with the network since its inception in 1996, is leaving after Thursday’s show, Fox said.
“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. “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’s contract was coming to an end and while he was offered an extension, he decided to leave, said a person at the network with knowledge of the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk about contracts.despite a number of health issues through the years. He has multiple sclerosis, underwent heart surgery and had bouts of long COVID.