‘The 5’ co-host Juan Williams had huge private information to share on Wednesday’s program: He is leaving the Fox Information weekday discuss present.
Williams, 67, who has served because the chat fest’s liberal voice for almost seven years, mentioned his resolution to go away associated to the present’s plans to return to in-person studio appearances and his personal expertise having COVID-19 final winter. He’ll stay a Fox Information political analyst.
“It’s time now for One Extra Factor and I’ve an announcement. That is my final day internet hosting ‘The 5.’ COVID taught me a variety of classes. Because the present goes again to the New York studio, I’ll be staying in D.C.,” he advised viewers.
Co-hosts of “The 5” (weekdays, 5 p.m. EDT/2 p.m. PDT) return to the present’s studio in Fox Information’ New York headquarters beginning Tuesday. Rotating liberal hosts will fill Williams’ spot till a everlasting substitute is called.
Williams will proceed working for Fox Information as a political analyst from Washington, D.C., the place he lives. He thanked the viewers for watching “The 5.”
“You understand, it’s been happening seven years since I’ve been a day by day host of this present. The present’s reputation has grown each single 12 months, so thanks. Thanks a lot, to you, the viewers,” he mentioned, earlier than co-host Dana Perino launched clips highlighting Williams’ time on the present.
Megan Albano, a Fox Information vp who oversees “The 5” and weekend programming, expressed gratitude for Williams’ dedication to the present and acknowledged his resolution to not proceed because the present returns to the studio.
“As we began planning ‘The 5’s return to its New York Metropolis studio at our headquarters a couple of months in the past, Juan determined to remain in Washington, D.C., completely. We accommodated his request, understanding and appreciating his want to stay nearer to his household and recognizing {that a} distant co-hosting function on a roundtable in-studio program was not a longterm choice,” she mentioned in an announcement.
She continued: “Whereas we’ll miss his insightful contributions every night time and sit up for welcoming him on set each time he’s in New York, we’re happy to have him proceed his longtime function as a senior political analyst with Fox Information Media.”
Liberal Williams was usually on his personal on the conservative-skewing discuss present, regularly butting heads with co-hosts Greg Gutfeld and Jesse Watters.
“It is an actual honor and pleasure to work with you, Juan. You made an excellent resolution for your self and for your loved ones. You may be missed however not too far-off. I guess you are going to be on ‘America’s Newsroom,'” Perino mentioned after the spotlight reel, extending an invite to look on the the morning information program she co-hosts.
“Perhaps not ‘Watters World,’ ” mentioned Watters, referring to his weekly Fox Information program. He alluded to their shared affinity for Black Eyed Peas, as their attendance at one of many band’s concert events was referenced within the spotlight reel.
“I’ll miss you, Juan, however perhaps we’ll see one another on the Black Eyed Peas live performance,” he mentioned.
“That was enjoyable,” Williams responded.
“Nonetheless a horrible band,” Gutfeld mentioned, as this system concluded.
