I mean, if he's leaving, I assume he's leaving because he had bad ratings. The decision to exit Fox News was made by Smith, and only Smith, publicists for both the anchor and the network said on Friday. Giovanni has been together with Smith since 2013. {{#media.media_details}} Wait, did I hear Shepard Smith is leaving? [16], On March 15, 2018, Fox News signed Smith to a multi-year contract.

Smith also made it clear that he will be off he air for at least some time. Thank you for watching today and over the decades.

'I wish Shepard Smith well.'. He joined Fox in 2008 as an intern. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Trump declares VICTORY and says election process is a ‘fraud’ as votes are still being counted in key states that will decide contest: President vows to go to Supreme Court to stop late voting as Biden demands every ballot counts. Published: 11:29 EST, 12 October 2019 | Updated: 14:20 EST, 12 October 2019. It’s not a thing. Shepard Smith has just announced that he’ll be returning to news and joining CNBC, and everyone’s pretty excited about it.

He is a simple production assistant at Fox Channel. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Smith, who has been an outspoken critic of the president, made the shock announcement on air yesterday - much to Trump's delight.

'I would like to have some time with him,' said Smith back in 2016. Is he leaving because of me?'. He had a dream to work with Fox Channel since his childhood. The 33-year-old studies broadcast journalism at Penn State University, and later and became a production assistant for Shepard Smith.

Speaking outside the White House en route to a rally in Louisiana (pictured) Trump responded to news of Smith's departure, The Grand Poobah: Shepard Smith (above) is leaving Fox News after 24 years he announced on Friday, 'Well, I wish him well,' Trump said, without sincerity. He was brought in to audition after Roger Ailes saw his coverage for Fox affiliates during the OJ trial (above in 1996), Smith had just signed a multiyear contract 18 months ago, and at the time said he was 'extremely thankful for the opportunity to continue to lead our breaking news coverage for years to come. After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged,' said Smith.

[11], On November 19, 2007, Smith signed a three-year contract for $7–$8 million per year. [14], In November 2017, Smith infuriated some Fox News viewers when he countered claims that the Obama administration approved a deal allowing a Russian company to buy a Canadian company with mining interests in the US in exchange for donations to the Clinton Foundation. Piers Morgan blames the Democrats and Joe Biden's lacklustre campaign for closer than predicted presidential race, Oregon becomes the first state in the US to decriminalize possession of ALL drugs including HEROIN and COCAINE - and New Jersey and Arizona vote to legalize pot, 'Our sisterhood is resilient': Ilhan Omar congratulates fellow Squad members AOC, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley after they all cruise to re-election, Trump asks his donors to 'defend your president' in fundraising email sent immediately after he claimed the Democrats are trying to STEAL the election, BREAKING: Joe Biden's campaign slams Trump's 'outrageous' bid to 'try and shut down counting' and prepares to deploy legal teams across the country, Kanye West admits defeat in presidential election after getting a DISMAL 57,000 votes in 12 states - but threatens another run in four years.

'I have a longtime boyfriend and we're as happy as we can be,' revealed Smith. He had terrible ratings. ', He then closed out his final newscast by stating: 'It's been an honor and my pleasure.'. Looking into his personal life, he is in a romantic relationship with Shepard Smith, who is the former American Broadcast Journalist. Video of Smith anchoring on Fox News during the opening moments of the March 2003 Iraq War was used in the film Fahrenheit 9/11. Insiders at the network add that Shepard worked hard to keep his relationship with Giovani a secret, because the anchorman started romancing his boy toy while Gio was an employee on "FOX Report With Shepard Smith!" MARTOSKO: Then why did Bill Barr meet with Rupert Murdoch the other night? [1], Smith was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, the son of Dora Ellen Anderson, an English teacher, and David Shepard Smith Sr., a cotton merchant.

Smith, who started working at Fox News when it launched in 1996, ... adding that he would instead spend more time with his partner, Giovanni Graziano… Giovanni Graziano (2012–present) David Shepard Smith Jr. (born January 14, 1964) is an American broadcast journalist for NBC News and CNBC, where he serves as chief general news anchor and hosts The News with Shepard Smith, a daily evening newscast launched in fall 2020. However, you … Smith also came out as gay in recent years, giving a rare glimpse into his private life during an interview with Time. President Trump has taken a swipe at Fox News anchor Shepard Smith after he announced he was leaving the network.

He continued: 'I've worked with the most talented, dedicated and focused professionals I know and I'm proud to have anchored their work each day — I will deeply miss them.'.

The 33-year-old studies broadcast journalism at … MARTOSKO: You'd have to ask him, Mr. President. His partner Giovanni Graziano, who was a production assistant on Smith's show for just over a year before moving over to Varney & Co. on the Fox Business Network in 2012, also deleted his Linked In profile.

So there's a reason. Have something to tell us about this article? [3] Smith delivered the university's 155th commencement address on May 10, 2008. It's been an honor and a privilege to report the news each day to our loyal audience in context and with perspective, without fear or favor.'. Shepard is actually going home to his longtime love Giovanni Graziano — who's 23 years younger than the FOX News star.

[5], In 2003, The Fox Report with Shepard Smith was ranked third among the top five U.S. cable news programs,[10] and Smith tied for second with Dan Rather and Peter Jennings as the most-trusted news anchor on both network and cable news. {{#media.focal_point}}. For many years, there was always speculation that he was gay, however, Smith was extremely private about his personal life, and didn’t actually openly discuss his sexuality until 2017. Is he leaving 'cause of his ratings? However, he was moved to a different show as the pair dating and working together would have been a ‘conflict of interest’. 'He had terrible ratings. I deal with holy hell around me. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Shepard Smith has been dating Giovanni Graziano since 2013, a Fox business producer. However in 2019, Smith shocked everyone when he announced that he would be leaving the network. ', He then added: 'It's great for us, but I can't imagine anyone else finding it interesting.'. students at the University of Mississippi. Additionally, archive footage of Smith anchoring Shepard Smith Reporting covering the 2016 US presidential election was used in the 2019 docudrama Bombshell. Why is Shepard Smith leaving? 'This is my son, Beau, who a lot of you helped elect to the Senate': Joe confuses his two granddaughters and then introduces one of them as his dead son - and he could be President in HOURS... 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Kweisi Mfume is re-elected after she won Trump's endorsement and her campaign ad saying 'Black Lives Don't Matter to Democrats' went viral. 'We live a very normal life and go to dinner and go to games and see his family and see my family. Giovanni Graziano (Shepard Smith’s boyfriend) Giovanni Graziano is not a famous personality at all. I don't know. I wish Shepard Smith well. Shepard Smith started dating Giovanni Graziano since 2012. He attended Marshall Academy in Holly Springs. According to a CNBC press release, the program "[aims] to go beyond financial markets, 'to tell rich, deeply reported stories across the entire landscape of global news. TRUMP: He had the worst ratings on Fox. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [20], In a speech to the International Press Freedom Awards on November 21, 2019, Smith warned of authoritarian governments that make it dangerous and difficult for journalists to do their jobs, saying autocrats have learned to use online tools and social media to shore up their power. . MARTOSKO: Did you or your administration pressure Fox News to get rid of Shepard Smith? ', Rupert Murdoch said at the time: 'Shepard Smith is an exemplary journalist whose skill in anchoring breaking news is unrivaled. [13], On September 12, 2013, Smith became managing editor of Fox News breaking news division and the host of Shepard Smith Reporting. He will be replaced by a rotating line-up of hosts until a replacement is selected to take over at the 3pm hour. So much for the polls . 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