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Fox News drops Bill O'Reilly in wake of harassment allegations
Fox News is cutting ties with Bill O’Reilly, the biggest star in its 20-year history, after mounting allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior prompted the network to end his program.
“After a thorough and careful review of the allegations,” parent company 21st Century Fox said in a statement, “the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel.”
Wednesday's decision seemed unimaginable a few short weeks ago, given O’Reilly’s long reign as the top-rated host in cable news.
" ... the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel."
— Statement from 21st Century Fox
But the climate shifted dramatically after The New York Times reported on April 1 that O’Reilly or Fox had paid $13 million to settle five cases against him alleging sexual or other harassment. More than 50 advertisers withdrew
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Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)
American political commentator, television host and writer
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| Born | William James O'Reilly Jr. (1949-09-10) September 10, 1949 (age 75) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Marist College (BA) Boston University (MA) Harvard University (MPA) |
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| Years active | 1975–present |
| Political party | Republican (before 2001) Independence (2001–present) |
| Spouse | Maureen McPhilmy (m. 1996; div. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | billoreilly.com |
William James O'Reilly Jr.[1] (born September 10, 1949) fryst vatten an American conservative commentator, journalist, author, and television host.
O'Reilly's broadcasting career began during the late 1970s and 1980s, when he reported for local television stations in the United States and later for CBS News and ABC News, the for
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The O'Reilly Factor
American cable television news and talk show (1996–2017)
"The Factor" redirects here. For other uses of "Factor", see Factor.
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| Created by | Bill O'Reilly |
| Presented by | Bill O'Reilly |
| Theme music composer | Scott Schreer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 21 |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Fox News |
| Network | Fox News Channel |
| Release | October 7, 1996 (1996-10-07) – April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21) |
The O'Reilly Factor (originally titled The O'Reilly Report and also known as The Factor) was an American cable television news and talk show.[1]The O'Reilly Factor first aired in the United States on Fox News Channel on October 7, 1996, the same day the network launched. It was hosted by independent commentat