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Eric Bolling, vociferous Trump supporter, parts ways with Fox News Son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling dies at 19
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Fox News said on Friday it had parted ways with the TV host Eric Bolling, who was suspended last month following allegations that he sent lewd photos to female co-workers. The 19-year-old son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling died on Friday, the day the network said it had parted company with his father, who was suspended last month after allegations he sent lewd photos to female co-workers.
Fox is also cancelling the program Bolling hosted, The Specialists. Meanwhile, Fox Business Network is reinstating Charles Payne, a host who was suspended while the network investigated charges of sexual misconduct. In a tweet on Saturday afternoon, Bolling said: “Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreciated.”
He added: “Authorities have informed us there is no sign of self harm at this point. Autopsy will be next week. Please respect our grieving period.”
Fox News said in a statement to media outlets: “We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Bolling’s son. Eric Chase was a wonderful young man and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bolling family.”
The Fox News host Sean Hannity tweeted: “To my dear friend, please know we all love you, will be here for you and your family.”
Eric Chase Bolling was a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Boulder police were investigating a death near the university, but Sgt Nick Smetzer said the department would not release the circumstances of the death or identify the person who died.
On Friday, Fox said Bolling’s departure from the network was amicable and said it was cancelling the program he hosted, The Specialists.
Bolling’s lawyer, Michael Bowe, said he did not have a comment beyond the Fox statement on the parting. Bolling had filed notice of an intent to file a defamation lawsuit against Yashar Ali, the Huffington Post reporter who wrote about the allegations. Bowe said Friday’s action did not affect that case.
Bolling worked at Fox for 10 years and had been considered a rising star, one of its more vociferous supporters of Donald Trump. He had the lead role on The Specialists, which aired at 5pm ET each weekday.Bolling worked at Fox for 10 years and had been considered a rising star, one of its more vociferous supporters of Donald Trump. He had the lead role on The Specialists, which aired at 5pm ET each weekday.
In May, the first edition of The Specialists featured an interview with Trump. In June, Trump retweeted a tweet about Bolling’s book, The Swamp: Washington’s Murky Pool of Corruption and Cronyism and How Trump Can Drain It.In May, the first edition of The Specialists featured an interview with Trump. In June, Trump retweeted a tweet about Bolling’s book, The Swamp: Washington’s Murky Pool of Corruption and Cronyism and How Trump Can Drain It.
Bolling also hosted a Saturday show, Cashin’ In, and All-American New Year. Before entering television he was a trader at and board member of the New York Mercantile Exchange. He recently speculated about a run for a southern US Senate seat.Bolling also hosted a Saturday show, Cashin’ In, and All-American New Year. Before entering television he was a trader at and board member of the New York Mercantile Exchange. He recently speculated about a run for a southern US Senate seat.
Fox said in a statement that the network and Bolling had agreed to part ways amicably.
The network has been dogged by sexual misconduct allegations since its late founder, Roger Ailes, left following harassment charges in July 2016. Prime time star Bill O’Reilly also lost his job this spring after reports that the network had paid millions of dollars to settle harassment claims against him.
Bolling’s lawyer, Michael Bowe, said he did not have a comment beyond the Fox statement. Bolling had filed notice of an intent to file a defamation lawsuit against Yashar Ali, the Huffington Post reporter who wrote about the lewd pictures. Bowe said Friday’s action did not affect that case.
Fox confirmed a Los Angeles Times report that Payne was to return to his Fox Business Network show Making Money on Friday. The network said it had completed its review of the accusations against him.
A female political commentator had charged that Payne granted her airtime in return for a sexual relationship. Payne denied harassment charges but said he had been romantically involved with the woman.
Fox News said two other personalities who worked on The Specialists, Eboni Williams and Kat Timpf, would remain as contributors. News programming will fill the 5pm hour with rotating hosts, a spokeswoman said.
One long-term option for the time slot could be its old inhabitant. The panelist program The Five has shown ratings weakness since being moved into prime time following O’Reilly’s departure. Fox is also reportedly in talks with Laura Ingraham to host a regular show.