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As one of the most prominent voices on Fox News, Lou Dobbs was a mainstay on the network for years. But in recent months, he’s been conspicuously absent from the airwaves. So what happened to Lou Dobbs?
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Introduction
Longtime Fox Business Network host Lou Dobbs is no longer with the network, a Fox News spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap on Friday.
Dobbs’ ouster was first reported by CNN’s Brian Stelter.
The spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Dobbs was fired or resigned. Dobbs’ last show aired on Thursday night.
Theories about Dobbs’ Departure
On Friday, November 20th, 2020, Fox News abruptly ended Lou Dobbs’ show. This came as a surprise to many viewers, as Dobbs is one of the most popular hosts on the network. There are several theories about why Dobbs was let go. One theory is that Dobbs was getting too close to the truth about election fraud.
Dobbs was pushed out
On November 11, 2020, it was announced that Dobbs would be leaving Fox News effective immediately. The following day, Fox News released a statement saying that Dobbs “is no longer with the network”. It was later revealed that Dobbs had been pushed out by Fox News management due to his increasingly conspiracy-theory laden content and pro-Trump slant.
Dobbs quit
On November 9, 2020, Dobbs abruptly resigned from Fox News after 33 years with the network. His departure came as a surprise to many because he was one of the network’s most popular hosts. The following day, Fox News issued a statement saying that they had “granted his request to be released from his contract early.”
There has been much speculation about why Dobbs left the network. Some believe that he quit because he was upset about the network’s decision to call Arizona for Joe Biden on election night. Others believe that he quit because he was planning to run for president in 2024.
Whatever the reason for Dobbs’ departure, there is no doubt that he will be missed by his fans. He was one of the most popular hosts on Fox News and his show was always one of the highest-rated programs on cable news.
The Aftermath of Dobbs’ Departure
Lou Dobbs was one of the most popular anchors on Fox News.However, on November 11th, 2020, it was announced that Dobbs would be leaving the network. While the reasons for his departure are unclear, many believe it was due to his support for President Donald Trump.
Reactions from Dobbs’ supporters
Fox News Channel’s senior vice president of news Ed Henry issued a statement after Dobbs’ departure was announced, saying, “As we said in October, Lou Dobbs is not and was never history.”
Dobbs had been with Fox News since its inception in 1996. In recent years, he had become one of the network’s most outspoken hosts, and his show on business and economics was one of the most popular on cable television.
Dobbs’ fans were quick to express their disappointment at his departure from Fox News. Many took to social media to voice their support for the former host, with some even calling for a boycott of the network.
“I am boycotting @FoxNews until they bring back @LouDobbs,” tweeted one user.
“I will no longer be watching @FoxNews now that @LouDobbs is gone,” wrote another.
Others called for Fox News to be boycotted over what they perceived as a political bias against Dobbs.
“I’m done with @FoxNews,” tweeted one user. “Their treatment of @LouDobbs is disgraceful.”
“@FoxNews has lost another viewer,” wrote another. “Their blatant disrespect for @LouDobbs is appalling.”
Reactions from Dobbs’ detractors
Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo said on her show Thursday that it was “sad” and “unfortunate” that Dobbs was leaving the network, calling him a “legend.”
“What he has done for business news, nobody can ever take away,” she said.
Bartiromo also said that Dobbs had been treated “unfairly” in the past few months.
Dobbs’ departure was lamented by some of his fans on social media.
Many of those fans also had harsh words for Fox News, with some saying they would stop watching the network altogether.
Conclusion
It is still unclear what exactly happened between Lou Dobbs and Fox News. Dobbs was a popular host on the network, and his show had good ratings. However, Dobbs was also known for making controversial statements, which may have led to his ousting from the network. Fox News has not commented on the situation, and Dobbs has not made any public statements since his departure.
