Maria Bartiromo’s 12 1/2-year run at Fox News ended without an on-air farewell, raising questions about what led to the sudden split.
Fox quickly began reshaping the programs Bartiromo hosted without publicly explaining why she was out. As reports offered clues about what happened behind the scenes, netizens began floating a surprising possibility for her next move.
Bartiromo’s sudden departure sparked online speculation about what could come next. Social media users quickly began sharing their theories. | Source: Facebook/nytimes
Bartiromo’s long tenure at Fox News Media came to an abrupt end on September 3, 2026, when the company announced that she was leaving effective immediately.
Fox kept its public explanation brief.
“Mornings with Maria” was a defining part of Bartiromo’s presence at Fox Business, where she spent more than a decade with the network. Her long run there would come to an unexpectedly abrupt end in September 2026. | Source: Getty Images
“We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter,” Fox News Media said in its announcement.
Bartiromo’s final episode of “Mornings with Maria” aired on Fox Business that morning. The program was set to become “Mornings with FOX Business” the following day, initially with rotating anchors.