We learned earlier today that Fox News has officially dropped Bob Beckel, former co-host of “The Five,” from its roster of talent, and we were frightened by the idea that Anthony Weiner wanted to fill the vacant position, perhaps even enough to wear pants. It’s not that much of a stretch, considering the same Geraldo Rivera who traumatized Twitter with a near-nude selfie is one of Beckel’s rotating substitutes, along with Juan Williams.
According to Politico, Fox News issued a terse statement saying, “We tried to work with Bob for months, but we couldn’t hold The Five hostage to one man’s personal issues. He took tremendous advantage of our generosity, empathy and goodwill and we simply came to the end of the road with him.”
Beckel, who rarely tweeted, took to Twitter tonight to express his feelings on the split.
I am no longer on The Five or with Fox. Fox statement today baffles me. I will respond in the appropriate forum. I will miss you all.
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 25, 2015
I just can't understand the anger in Fox statement. I was healing from major back surgery i could not walk, I took no advantage I got well
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 26, 2015
Fox has been good to especially when I was healing. I guess I'll never understand their anger It is all so very sad
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 26, 2015
Thank u for thousands of Tweets not angry but very very sad Where I go from here is in Gods hands
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 26, 2015
Pretty humble words from a man who could be so very obnoxious and misogynistic on air. This is the man, after all, who said of Twitchy’s founder, “If I was Juan Williams, I’d wake up next to Michelle Malkin with a shotgun.”
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@RobertGBeckel Well Bob as a conservative I often disagreed with you but I pray for your good health and hope you have a happy life.
— TNJim (@TNJim) June 26, 2015
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@RobertGBeckel I never agreed with your politics but I appreciated your views on addiction & fatherhood. I wish you well Bob.
— Betsy Brantner Smith (@sgtbetsysmith) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel I'm in a snit with Fox right now. I'm a conservative and I love you Bob ! If they put Geraldo on, i'm turning it off.
— Pamela (@pamihami) June 26, 2015
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You were the guy we loved to hate! Never agreed with you but always enjoyed your commentary. God bless.— Bill Damato (@Billd111) June 26, 2015
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@RobertGBeckel Truly sad to see you go and I disagree with how fox handled it. I didn't always agree with you, but I respect you. Good luck!
— Michael Maraden (@michael_maraden) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel Hope your back and addictions are under control
— David Willford (@Dave_Willford) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel I'm so sorry, I will miss you, we are opposite on political end but I always enjoyed listening to your out will be missed
— James Macfiggen (@macffd03) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel Now is the time for sober and honest reflection. Get well.
— Chuck Thomas (@_ChuckThomas) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel I loved watching you on The Five. As a recovered alcoholic, I admired your humanity. Be well!
— Jay Parker (@GCoreJay) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel Will miss your cranky face & misguided! 😉 opinions. Recover well. Be strong, trust in God. Praying for you. All the best.
— Debbi Z (@DebbiZiegler) June 26, 2015
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