Fox Business Host Makes Awkward On-Air Blunder After Bartiromo’s Ouster
Harry Thompson reports on the awkward moment during the inaugural broadcast of the revised Fox Business News, following Maria Bartiromo’s surprise departure.
On the first day of the new show, Cheryl Casone, filling in as host, made a slip-up in recognizing the program’s rebranding.
"You’re watching Mornings with Maria — Fox Business. We’ll be right back."
Casone’s line, meant to introduce a break, highlighted the rapid changes at the network, just a day after Bartiromo’s abrupt exit.
This blunder comes as Status reports Bartiromo was told by executives not to air President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of Chinese election interference in July.
Bartiromo’s lawyer refutes the firing claims, emphasizing her successful tenure at Fox with three top-rated shows.
"For many years, Maria Bartiromo hosted three number-one-rated television shows on Fox channels… We have the receipts and witnesses… those reporting her firing… have exhibited a complete and utter rec."
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