On Thursday, Geraldo Rivera, a longtime TV personality and co-host of Fox News’ highly-rated show The Five, announced on Twitter that his scheduled appearances for the week had been canceled. Rivera did not provide any explanation for why he was removed from the lineup but reassured his followers that he would return the following week.
Rivera holds the “liberal” seat on The Five, which he shares with Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov and former Democratic Representative Harold Ford Jr. However, he has not appeared on the show since April 21st, which also marked Tucker Carlson’s last day on the network.
“My appearances today and tomorrow on The Five have been canceled. I’m sure there’s a good reason. Never fear; I’ll be back week after next. Stay safe and happy. Thanks,” Rivera tweeted.
Geraldo is known for being an outspoken left-leaning voice on Fox News who frequently shares his opinions on various topics, including the network – a rarity among on-air personalities.
On April 26th, just a few days after Carlon’s sudden dismissal from Fox News was announced, Geraldo took to Twitter to share his thoughts:
“I don’t wish ill on anybody, but there is no doubt, as I said at the time-Tucker Carlson’s perverse January 6 conspiracy theory was “bullshit”.
“Having lost the election, President Trump incited an insurrection that sought to undermine our Constitutional process,” he tweeted.
In response, The Five host Greg Gutfeld blasted Rivera for his opinion, sarcastically calling him a “real class act” and “man of the people”.
