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Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; company gives no reason

By Emma Carter

2 min read 240 words Published Sep 4, 2026

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Intro

Fox News Media has parted ways with financial journalist Maria Bartiromo after more than a decade with the company.

Vocabulary

Word	Part of speech	Meaning	Example
departure noun	noun	Meaning: the act of leaving a place or organization	Example: Her departure surprised many people at the company.
specify verb	verb	Meaning: to clearly state or identify something	Example: Please specify which day you will arrive.
influential adjective	adjective	Meaning: having the power to affect people or decisions	Example: She is an influential leader in the community.
replacement noun	noun	Meaning: a person or thing that takes the place of another	Example: The team quickly found a replacement for the injured player.
confirmed adjective	adjective	Meaning: shown to be true or certain	Example: The confirmed schedule was sent to everyone by email.

The story

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Fox News Media has parted ways with financial journalist Maria Bartiromo after more than a decade with the company. Fox News Media announced the departure on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. The announcement came only hours after Fox Business Network aired the final episode of the program that bears Bartiromo’s name.

The company did not specify a reason for the departure. Based on the available announcement, it is not clear whether Bartiromo will join another network, continue in financial journalism elsewhere, or take a break from television. No further details about her next plans were included in the report.

Bartiromo is described as a politically influential financial journalist. Her departure marks the end of a relationship with Fox News Media that lasted more than a decade. The timing connected the company’s announcement with the end of her named show on Fox Business Network.

The report does not give a replacement host or say whether the program will continue under a different name. It also does not describe any changes to other Fox News Media programs. For now, the confirmed information is limited: Bartiromo is no longer with Fox News Media, her show aired its final episode, and the company has not said why she left.

The change is a business and television news development in the United States. More information may be needed before the company or Bartiromo explains what led to the decision or what comes next for her career.

Warm-up questions

What information do you expect in a news report about a television host leaving a network?
Why might a company choose not to explain why an employee left?

Comprehension questions

When did Fox News Media announce Bartiromo’s departure?
What happened only hours before the announcement?
What does the report say about the reason for Bartiromo’s departure?
How long did Bartiromo’s relationship with Fox News Media last?
What confirmed information does the report provide about Bartiromo?

Opinion questions

Do you think the company should explain why a well-known journalist left? Why or why not?
Would you watch a program if it continued with a different host and name?

Further discussion

What questions might viewers have after a television program airs its final episode?
How can uncertainty about a journalist’s next job affect public discussion?