Greg Gutfeld allegedly caused Geraldo Rivera’s departure from ‘The Five’ due to intense arguments.

Fox News Host Greg Gutfeld Reportedly the Reason Behind Geraldo Rivera’s Departure from ‘The Five’

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, known for his on-air sparring with Geraldo Rivera on the show “The Five,” apparently had battles with Rivera off the set as well. According to a new report, Gutfeld’s behavior was cited as a prime reason for Rivera’s decision to leave the popular program.

Last week, Rivera announced his departure from the show, stating, “There has been a growing tension that goes beyond editorial differences and personal annoyances and gripes. It’s not worth it to me,” as reported by The Associated Press.

Rivera did not mention Gutfeld by name when discussing his departure, but it is clear that their relationship played a significant role in his decision. Rivera said he chose to leave “The Five,” and Fox News did not make an effort to convince him to stay.

Morning, it’s official, I’m off @TheFive. My last scheduled show appearances are Thursday and Friday June 29th and 30th. It’s been a great run and I appreciate having had the opportunity. Being odd man out isn’t always easy. For the time being, I’m still Correspondent at Large.

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) June 21, 2023

The departure of Rivera from “The Five” has been framed as the end of a saga by gossip site Radar Online. The site claims that there were “knockdown drag-out fights” between Rivera and Gutfeld, both on and off-camera, based on information from an unnamed insider.

The insider revealed, “Geraldo and Greg do not get along. That is obvious to anyone who watches ‘The Five.’ But what people didn’t see on television is how often that tension spilled over off-camera. There is no love lost between Geraldo and Greg, that is for certain.”

According to Radar Online, it appears that Rivera had worn out his welcome at Fox News. The insider stated, “Geraldo was once the favorite of Fox — but he doesn’t have that role anymore. Greg is the new king of Fox News, having dominated the late-night timeslot with his show ‘Gutfeld!’ Being at the top of your game ensures you have network bosses eating out of the palm of your hands! In this power struggle, Gutfeld won.”

Geraldo Rivera appeared to have a strained relationship with Greg Gutfeld after multiple heated exchanges on “The Five” and had suggested that the co-host was the reason he was showing up less frequently on the cable news show. https://t.co/kLlcwXQXjD

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) June 21, 2023

Radar Online also cited another source who claimed that Rivera had no support from upper management. The source explained, “When the tension between Greg and Geraldo spilled from on-air to off-air — and people were forced to pick a side — it came down to choosing between a Fox News stalwart or the future of Fox News. And Greg had the overwhelming backing.”

The Los Angeles Times suggested that Rivera’s departure is likely part of the cost-cutting measures implemented by Fox News in recent months. The network recently settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems for nearly $800 million, which may have contributed to the need for budget reductions.

It seems that Greg Gutfeld’s clashes with Geraldo Rivera played a significant role in the latter’s decision to leave “The Five.” The departure marks the end of an era and highlights the power dynamics within Fox News.

Source: The Western Journal

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