Uh oh https://t.co/2NtA8GwtMO
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) May 1, 2017
Earlier today, Rupert Murdoch announced that Fox News co-president Bill Shine had “resigned”:
Fox News co-president Bill Shine has resigned, Rupert Murdoch says in email to employees (obtained by NBC's @jolingkent) pic.twitter.com/ZwypGTsMZX
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 1, 2017
More from the Washington Examiner:
Bill Shine, who has worked at Fox News for 20 years, has resigned as co-president.
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[Murdoch’s memo] announced that Suzanne Scott would become president of programming and Jay Wallace would become president of news.
The shakeup comes in light of an apparent overhaul at Fox following sexual harassment claims against now-former CEO Roger Ailes and anchor Bill O’Reilly.
But are there still more shake-ups to come? According to New York Magazine’s national affairs editor Gabriel Sherman, Shine’s exit could possible prompt a departure from another major FNC staple:
According to 3 Fox sources, Hannity has a "key man clause" in his contract that would allow him to quit anytime. He's v. loyal to Shine.
— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) May 1, 2017
A new report from the Daily Beast suggests that Hannity could indeed leave the network:
NEW: Hannity looking for the exits after Bill Shine leaves https://t.co/tTpD5W1PcW
— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) May 1, 2017
More:
Shine was Hannity’s his long-time ally whom he personally recommended the network hire two decades ago to produce Hannity & Colmes. In recent days, Hannity warned it would be the “total end” of Fox News should Shine leave, and he rallied conservative activists to back him up.
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One insider speculates that the negotiations could end this week and Hannity might be out by Friday. Another said his final show could even be tonight or Tuesday evening, given Shine’s Monday resignation.
Fox News, however, said in a statement speaking on behalf of Hannity and the network: “This is completely untrue.”
Would Hannity really leave?
@gabrielsherman pic.twitter.com/VMRx64q2uI
— TrumpsTaxes (@TrumpsTaxes) May 1, 2017
It’s worth noting:
@gabrielsherman 3 days ago he said if Shine is out, it would be the end of @FoxNews . He hasn't deleted that tweet, so he might be out.
— Ferik (@On_Politike) May 1, 2017
Last Thursday, Sherman sent out this tweet:
Fox News in crisis: Sources say Bill Shine asked that the Murdochs release a statement of support but they refused https://t.co/RBUWO8Jsig
— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) April 27, 2017
And here’s how Hannity responded:
Gäbe i pray this is NOT true because if it is, that's the total end of the FNC as we know it. Done. Best Sean https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
Somebody HIGH UP AND INSIDE FNC is trying to get an innocent person fired. And Gabe I KNOW WHO it is. Best Sean https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
#Istandwithbill https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
I'll change it. #Istandwithshine https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
He hasn’t commented on the Shine news yet today, but it seems like a pretty safe bet that he’s not happy about it.
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Update:
Fox News producers are telling contributors that tonight's edition of Hannity is "very important."
— Yashar (@yashar) May 1, 2017
Hmmm …
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Update:
Hannity speaks … sort of:
If I have anything to say about @FoxNews I will say it tonight at 10 est. All I'll say now is this is true. https://t.co/VNN4MJ1udd
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) May 1, 2017
Source: Sean Hannity is 'Not Negotiating' for an Exit From Fox News https://t.co/3A6LXb0e2s
— IJR (@TheIJR) May 1, 2017
