Maria Bartiromo, a veteran financial journalist and Fox News anchor, has departed the network after 12½ years, prompting Fox to announce new hosting arrangements for three programs she previously anchored, according to a statement from Fox News Media on Thursday.
Bartiromo’s last on-air appearance on “Mornings with Maria” aired August 7, 2026, though the program continued under her name through September 3. Fox News Media thanked her for her tenure and wished her well in what the network described as her “next chapter,” leaving her next professional move unspecified.
What Happened
During Bartiromo’s four-week absence from the airwaves in late August, Fox Business rotated several on-air personalities to fill her slot. Lauren Simonetti guest-hosted on August 14, Jackie DeAngelis took the chair on August 20, and Cheryl Casone filled in on August 27, among other dates. Each brought different approaches to leading the program’s market analysis and guest interviews.
Starting September 4, “Mornings with Maria” will be rebranded as “Mornings with FOX Business” and will continue with a rotating anchor model rather than a single host. “Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street” will become “FBN’s Wall Street,” with Cheryl Casone named as the permanent host beginning the same date. Jason Chaffetz will host “Sunday Morning Futures” on September 6 as Fox News continues searching for a permanent replacement for that program.
Bartiromo’s departure marks a significant shift in Fox’s weekday and weekend lineup. The network did not specify whether she had been fired, resigned, or departed under another arrangement.
The Reaction
In a statement, Fox News Media said, “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.” The phrasing was standard for network transitions, offering no detail on circumstances surrounding her exit or future plans.
Bartiromo has been one of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities, with strong relationships across Washington and corporate America. Her programs blended financial reporting, political analysis, and national security coverage, positioning her as a fixture in conservative media commentary.
What This Means
Bartiromo’s departure leaves three high-profile time slots to fill. The rotation model for “Mornings with FOX Business” and the interim hosting arrangement for “Sunday Morning Futures” suggest Fox is taking time to evaluate long-term solutions rather than announcing permanent replacements immediately. Casone’s appointment to “FBN’s Wall Street” represents the first permanent fill, making her a central figure in the network’s financial programming going forward.
Bartiromo built one of American media’s longest careers in financial journalism. After nearly four decades, she transitioned from CNN Business News producer to CNBC anchor, where she made history in 1995 as the first television journalist to report live daily from the New York Stock Exchange floor. She spent two decades at CNBC before joining Fox Business in 2014, where she anchored three programs and interviewed presidents, corporate executives, and policy leaders.
Her credentials included two Emmy Awards, a Gracie Award, inclusion in the Financial Times’ “50 Faces That Shaped the Decade,” induction into the Cable Hall of Fame in 2011, and recognition from the Library of American Broadcasting. She also authored several books on markets and business leadership.
Whether Bartiromo enters the Trump administration or pursues another media or political opportunity remains uncertain. Her departure signals broader changes in how Fox News structures daytime and weekend programming, with rotating hosts replacing single-anchor models for at least two of the three programs she previously led.
