After 18 years, Chris Wallace has announced his exit from Fox News. The veteran journalist, known for his tough line of questioning and his integrity, said he plans to embark on a new adventure by joining CNN.
Fox News has rapidly revealed Wallace’s replacement.
Fox News and Chris Wallace part ways after 18 years.
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace has stepped down after 18 years working for the network and is set to join CNN’s new streaming service next year.
Earlier this month, Chris Wallace, 74, announced that he was presenting his last show for Fox News.
He joined the station in 2003 and became a well-known face on Fox News Sunday. He was seen as one of the last journalists with true integrity at the conservative network.
In his departing words, the celebrated news anchor told viewers that it was “with real sadness” to be speaking to them from the news station one last time.
“It is the last time, and I say this with real sadness, we will meet like this,” Wallace said. He described his time at Fox as a “great ride” and said he was “ready for a new adventure.”
As well as expressing his bittersweet feelings over hosting his final show with Fox News, Wallace also took the time to praise the leadership at the news station run by Rupert Murdoch.
He said when he first started, the “bosses” promised they would not get involved with his guests or questions. Wallace said they “kept that promise” as he expressed his gratitude for their support.
The news legend stated: “After 18 years this is my final Fox News Sunday. It is the last time, and I say this with real sadness, we will meet like this. Eighteen years ago, the bosses at here at Fox promised they would never interfere with a guest I booked or a question I asked. And they kept that promise.”
He showed some emotions while showing his gratitude to his millions of viewers.
Wallace’s words of adieu included: “And I’ve gotten to spend Sunday mornings with you. It may sound corny, but I feel we’ve built a community here. There’s a lot you can do on Sunday mornings. The fact you’ve chosen to spend this hour with us is something I cherish.”
Over the years, Chris Wallace became a popular face on Fox News, hosting no less than five presidential election interviews.
Among the most famous was his interview with former Donald Trump in 2020, where Wallace became known for taking a harder stance towards the former president than some other news anchors did.
Wallace is taking his hard-hitting reputation and integrity to a rival network.
Wallace takes his integrity and experience to CNN.
Speaking about his next step, Chris Wallace said he is eager to jump into a new adventure, wants to go “beyond politics,” and get involved in all the other things he is interested in.
Next year, he will join a new streaming service being set up by CNN, called CNN Plus.
In a formal statement released afterward, Chris Wallace said he was thrilled to be joining CNN and could not wait to get started.
Wallace said in a statement: “I am thrilled to join CNN+. After decades in broadcast and cable news, I am excited to explore the world of streaming. I look forward to the new freedom and flexibility streaming affords in interviewing major figures across the news landscape — and finding new ways to tell stories.”
After his announcement, CNN also issued their own statement saying that Chris Wallace was joining them to host a “weekday show.”
Fox News will replace Wallace with rotating anchors.
Fox News wasted no time revealing the anchors who would replace the veteran journalist.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the network has opted for “rotating anchors to fill in for Mr. Wallace until a permanent replacement is named.”
Those picked to fill Wallace’s impressive shoes are Bret Baier, Dana Perino, Bill Hemmer, Jennifer Griffin, and John Roberts.
Shannon Bream, Neil Cavuto, Martha MacCallum, and Harris Faulkner will also step in for Wallace.
