Major shakeup! Fox News loses Greta Van Susteren the same day Gretchen bombshell is announced

Fox News icon Greta Van Susteren will be leaving the network after 14 years.

The announcement comes on the heels of a whopping settlement reached between former Fox anchor Gretchen Carslon and ex-CEO Roger Ailes.

Senior political analyst Brit Hume will take over as anchor of “On the Record” starting today, Sept. 6.

STATEMENT: @greta will depart Fox News after 14 years with network; @brithume named anchor of “On the Record” pic.twitter.com/DtzAEmWa82

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) September 6, 2016

Network co-presidents Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine did not comment on the reason for Van Susteren’s departure, but jointly said they were grateful for her contributions over the years and wish her future sucess.

As for Hume? He said he’s up to the challenge of his new position.

“I am happy to take on this assignment for the balance of this extraordinary election,” Hume said in a statement.

“My FOX News colleagues have set a high standard for political coverage which I’ll do my best to uphold.”

Speculation by Fox viewers abounds:

@Lannatexasgal @oliverdarcy @maggieNYT She is an Ailes fan, & is probably upset with the settlement. Wc cld b seen as an admission of guilt.

— LaynaRose (@Layna2802) September 6, 2016

Former colleague Carlson just received a huge settlement for her sexual harassment lawsuit against Ailes. Van Susteren had been critical of Carlson’s sexual allegation claims, and it is unclear if the newly reached compromise that came with an apology from Fox News was a catalyst in her decision to leave the network.

@oliverdarcy @NetAdvisor @greta @brithume that sucks she’s the most fair and balanced anchor on any news show on tv I hate to see that

— establishmenthater (@grindy5410) September 6, 2016

@oliverdarcy @maggieNYT
she looked uncomfy defending Trump. Ailes saga was prolly the last straw for 4 @greta (giving her too much credit?)

— Aatel (@KinKortoboBimur) September 6, 2016

@oliverdarcy @greta @brithume evidently some fox newsers get settlements and others get severance. CNN is hiring.

— (((Peter Piper))) (@Pied_Peter) September 6, 2016

There haven’t been details on why Van Susteren is leaving, but she sent a farewell message to former co-worker Geraldo Rivera.

@greta @GeraldoRivera What the hell Greta??? You will be sorely missed! ???

— jtf18james (@jtf18james) September 6, 2016

@greta You are the only reason I ever watched Fox News. :( @GeraldoRivera

— =^..^= (@LibertyLynx) September 6, 2016

@greta please let us know where you’re going. ?

— Southern Doc (@cognac62) September 6, 2016

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