Another big head may be about to hit the chopping block at Fox News and one of its top stars hinted at a “high level” conspiracy within the media giant being at its center.
New York Magazine writer Gabriel Sherman’s article on Thursday indicated the network’s co-president Bill Shine is not getting the support he wants from the Murdoch sons and might be close to getting fired. According to Sherman, Shine is seen as being part of the Ailes era, and may be ousted to clean up the embattled network’s reputation after several sexual harassment lawsuits have been filed.
Shine is currently a defendant in a lawsuit against Ailes filed by former Fox host Andrea Tantaros.
Fox News in crisis: Sources say Bill Shine asked that the Murdochs release a statement of support but they refused https://t.co/RBUWO8Jsig
— Gabriel Sherman (@gabrielsherman) April 27, 2017
The article irked Fox News host Sean Hannity enough for him to claim there is an elaborate conspiracy afoot “high up inside” Fox News Channel to get an innocent man fired, and he knows who it is.
Somebody HIGH UP AND INSIDE FNC is trying to get an innocent person fired. And Gabe I KNOW WHO it is. Best Sean https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
Hannity said he was praying that the information in Sherman’s story was incorrect because it would mean the demise of Fox News.
Gäbe i pray this is NOT true because if it is, that’s the total end of the FNC as we know it. Done. Best Sean https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
Sherman asked Hannity to give the name of the person he suspects is at the center of the conspiracy but Hannity declined, but offered his support for Shine.
#Istandwithbill https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
I’ll change it. #Istandwithshine https://t.co/W3BJ2wjzRD
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) April 27, 2017
Hannity himself was at the center of a sexual harassment scandal this week, but the accuser, a long time enemy of the host, quickly backtracked her claims.
Many Hannity fans were concerned about what they believe is the downfall of Fox News. Some warned it might be time for Hannity to abandon ship.
@seanhannity Just start your own network Sean. Pretty pleez…?
— RejoiceMagazine.net (@TemiaBrinson) April 27, 2017
@seanhannity Writing is on the wall. We need a new network. Murdoch brothers are rude, greedy and disrespect my politics. Time to plan ahead. Fox not #1.
— isabelmmatos (@isabelmmatos) April 27, 2017
@seanhannity Time to bail on Fox Sean…
We’ll follow & support your work#MAGA— ??USA OVER PARTY (@michaelbeatty3) April 27, 2017
@TrumptasticNH @seanhannity @IngrahamAngle Hope this isn’t true. It will be the end of FoxNews. I’m thinking more and more about OAN lately
— Wayne Burkett (@Wabusn) April 27, 2017
Others brought up the recent Jesse Watters turmoil:
@seanhannity @Barnes_Law If they fire Jessie Watters over an innocent statement I will no longer be watching @FoxNews stop with this PC bullshit. Enuf is enuf.
— Karen (@km2141961) April 27, 2017
@seanhannity Sean Hannity they are coming for you as soon as they are done with Jesse.
— Scott Wilson (@scottscooter37) April 27, 2017
@scottscooter37 @seanhannity The successful ones – Hannity, Carlson and Waters, Outfield. Great hosts, all dangerous to the left because they’re informed & influential.
— Milford Penn (@milford421) April 27, 2017
One thing is for certain, there’s a lot to keep up with and one Twitter summed that up perfectly:
@seanhannity @katherinemiller pic.twitter.com/bR19LdTeHg
— Dennis Perkins (@DennisPerkins5) April 27, 2017
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