Fox News has parted ways with its top-rated host, Bill O’Reilly, in the midst of a spiraling sexual harassment scandal.
The O’Reilly Factor host became increasingly toxic after the New York Times reported that O’Reilly and/or Fox News have paid at least five women to not pursue legal action or speak publicly about their sexual harassment allegations against him.
“After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” 21st Century Fox said in a statement.
The company previously stood by O’Reilly through public scandal before, even renewing his contract earlier this month.