Fox News' Elisabeth Hasselbeck to Leave 'Fox & Friends' Morning Show with 'Peace God Has Given Her'; Here's Why...

Julie Brown Patton : Nov 24, 2015
Gospel Herald

"I have never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than FOX News Channel, thanks to the strong leadership of (FOX News Chairman & CEO) Roger Ailes, who has created the best working environment a woman and mother could ask for."

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is leaving Fox News at the end of the year to focus on her family, the network announced Monday. She has hosted the "Fox & Friends" show with Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade since September of 2013. (Photo via Fox News/Gospel Herald)

"Oftentimes, the most difficult decisions are between two great things," she said in a statement, to People magazine today. "Throughout my 14 years working in television, I have never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than FOX News Channel, thanks to the strong leadership of (FOX News Chairman & CEO) Roger Ailes, who has created the best working environment a woman and mother could ask for."

"Ailes' understanding, compassion and kindness were exemplified when I shared with him that I am entering into a season where I want to start my day with my children first, and he offered his blessing to do so," she continued.

"With a heart full of gratitude and the peace that God has given me, I am confident that this personal decision is the right one for our family, and we will be joining all of you watching 'Fox & Friends' each morning as we get ready for school together."

Hasselbeck, 38, was a "Survivor" contestant in 2001 and became well-known for her Republican politics as a host of ABC's "The View" from 2003 to 2013. She often clashed with her fellow co-stars, Rosie O'Donnell and Whoopi Goldberg, and eventually left the ABC daytime show to go to Fox.

Hasselbeck, 38, has three children: Grace, 10, Taylor, 8, and Isaiah, 6.

On Hasselbeck's Facebook page today, Brent Kramer posted: "I just read about you leaving Fox News. You were a role model for all women and your decision to spend time with your children is even greater. I so wish you well and blessings for what you are doing. May God always be with you and your family."

David Maddison also stated, "Sorry to hear you are leaving Fox News, please let us know that maybe in the future when your kids are older that you would consider...

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