Neil Cavuto declines new contract with Fox
GLOBAL EDITION
NEW YORK, USA (Times Media Service) – Neil Cavuto, a veteran journalist and a foundational presence at Fox News since its launch in 1996, has announced his departure after an impressive 28-year tenure. At 66 years old, Cavuto chose not to renew his contract and concluded his final episode of Your World with Neil Cavuto on December 19, 2024.
Cavuto played a pivotal role in establishing Fox News’s reputation in business journalism. He hosted several influential programs, including Your World with Neil Cavuto and Cavuto Live on Fox News, as well as Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business Network. Known for his even-handed reporting and insightful commentary, Cavuto garnered admiration within and beyond the news industry.
Before joining Fox News, Cavuto made a name for himself at CNBC, where he was a principal anchor and reporter. He co-anchored CNBC’s debut broadcast in 1989 and hosted the widely-watched Power Lunch. He also contributed to NBC’s Today and PBS’s Nightly Business Report, further solidifying his career as a respected journalist.
In his farewell remarks, Cavuto expressed heartfelt gratitude to his colleagues and global audience, saying, “I got to do what I love to do—report the news. Not shout the news, not blast the news… Just call balls and strikes.” He also acknowledged the personal health struggles he faced during his career, including multiple sclerosis, heart surgery, and COVID-19, which he endured while remaining committed to his work.
Fox News paid tribute to Cavuto’s career, calling it “a master class in journalism” and emphasizing that his programs “set the standard for business news coverage worldwide.”
Cavuto’s departure signals the end of a significant chapter for Fox News. The network has announced that rotating hosts will fill his program slots until a permanent replacement is named in January 2025.
Robert Stine, Lead Writer and Editor (Times Media Service)
rstine@timesmediaservice.com
