Maria Bartiromo is leaving Fox News after roughly 12½ years, a sudden shift the network announced late last week that immediately changes its morning and business programming. The move matters because Bartiromo has been one of Fox’s most visible anchors and a prominent figure among conservative audiences.
Fox News Media confirmed the departure in a brief statement, saying Bartiromo is “no longer with” the company and offering thanks for her years on the network. The announcement did not explain the reason for the split.
What changes at Fox
The network is already repositioning shows that once carried Bartiromo’s name, signaling a quick programming overhaul.
- Mornings with Maria has been retitled Mornings with FOX Business, removing Bartiromo’s name from the morning block.
- Sunday Morning Futures will continue in the lineup under a new host; Fox has not announced a permanent replacement.
- Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street is being rebranded as FBN’s Wall Street, shifting the branding away from the former host.
- Bartiromo’s exit takes effect immediately; she had been off the air for about a month prior to the announcement.
These moves reshape Fox’s business and opinion programming at a time when morning shows and weekend political programs are central to the network’s identity and ratings strategy.
Career highlights and public profile
Bartiromo, 58, spent two decades at CNBC before joining Fox, and she had an earlier, brief stint as a producer at CNN. Her reporting has been recognized with awards, including two Emmys for breaking news and for business and economic reporting.
She built a close public relationship with former President Donald Trump, a connection that elevated her profile among conservative viewers and sometimes placed her at the center of political coverage. Bartiromo also played a visible role during the 2016 campaign, when she helped moderate debates.
Reactions and next steps
Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Bartiromo “a total professional” and lamenting that her shows will no longer air on Fox News and Fox Business. He praised her as a “true warrior” and said her fans would be upset by the departure.
Bartiromo’s most recent appearances on the network were early in August; she last appeared on the Fox Business channel on August 7 and on Fox News on August 9.
Fox has thanked Bartiromo for her service but has not outlined long-term plans for the reshaped programs or for filling every on-air slot formerly associated with her. Bartiromo has not publicly detailed her next steps.
For viewers and industry watchers, the development is significant both for what it means for Fox’s schedule now and for how the network will reposition its business and opinion franchises going forward.
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