What would "Fox and Friends" be like without Steve Doocy?
Fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Doocy confirmed during a May 1 broadcast that he will be scaling back his hosting duties rather than leaving the show entirely.
In a light-hearted manner, Doocy mentioned the early morning wakeup calls he currently endures to make it on air by 6 a.m. He revealed that he will now host the morning political commentary show three days a week and will be broadcasting from his new home in Florida instead of New York.
While joking about the challenges of his current schedule, Doocy expressed his excitement for the change, stating, "I'm not retiring, I'm not leaving the show. I'm still a host, but it's time for a change."
Doocy, who has been a fixture on the "Fox and Friends" couch for 30 years, shared that he will be based in Florida, humorously adding, "which means you may never see me in a necktie again."
Referring to himself as the "coast-to-coast host," he explained that his new location will allow him to cover a wider range of areas, including middle America, the Carolinas, and Florida.
Despite the changes, Doocy assured viewers that he will still provide commentary and share his opinions on the show, even with his new schedule.
As he bid farewell to the New York-based crew, Doocy became emotional, expressing his eagerness to spend more time with his grandchildren and embrace the transition to his new hosting arrangement.
His decision to reduce his hosting schedule adds to the ongoing changes in the cable news industry, with various high-profile hosts moving between networks. Viewers can expect to see new faces delivering the news across different networks as they tune in for their daily updates.