Geraldo Rivera Makes Shocking Decision to Leave Fox News 'The Five' After Short Stint: Unveiling the Real Story Behind His Exit

TV personality Geraldo Rivera has announced his departure from Fox News' talk show, The Five, after serving as a cohost for over a year. Rivera confirmed the news on Twitter, stating that his final appearances on the show will be on June 29th and 30th.

Rivera expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged the challenges of being the odd man out. Despite no longer being a permanent cohost, he will continue to serve as a Correspondent at Large.

"The Five" is a one-hour panel show on Fox News that airs weekdays at 5 p.m. It features discussions on current events, political issues, and pop culture. In January 2022, Rivera became an official cohost after previously appearing as a rotating panelist. He joined the program alongside Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, Jesse Watters, Jeanine Pirro, Harold Ford Jr., and Jessica Tarlov.

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Rivera's departure from Fox has not been addressed by either the Geraldo alum or the broadcast station. He has been a part of the network since 2001, initially hired as a war correspondent. Alongside hosting shows like "The Five," the Brooklyn native also hosts Fox's "Cops: All Access" and serves as their Correspondent at Large.

Rivera has always had a deep fascination with the intricacies of criminal acts throughout his career. From his early admiration of Robert Stack and the show Unsolved Mysteries, to the multitude of crime programs that exist today, he has witnessed the evolution of this genre. Drawing on his background as a TV journalist, Rivera has now merged his passion for criminal cases and news reporting to host Geraldo Rivera's Murder in the Family docuseries on Reelz. Through these investigations, he aims to shed light on the origins of these heinous behaviors and understand how they have infiltrated the lives of celebrities, who otherwise lead glamorous lifestyles.

FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have mutually decided to part ways. We express our gratitude for his valuable contribution to the network as a host and previously as a contributor. As of April, the show previously known as Tucker Carlson Tonight will be renamed Fox News Tonight, featuring a diverse group of journalists as rotating hosts.

"One of the immediate realizations that dawn upon you when you detach yourself from the constant buzz and take a few days off is the abundance of genuinely kind-hearted individuals in our nation," expressed Carlson, 54, in a Twitter video following his departure. Another noteworthy observation that arises during this brief respite is the remarkable insignificance of the majority of debates showcased on television, often appearing astonishingly unintelligent and disconnected from reality."