Fox News fans were surprised to find out on Thursday that Bob Beckel, co-host of the network’s hit show “The Five,” had been fired – and it turns out Beckel was just as stunned.
Thank u for thousands of Tweets not angry but very very sad Where I go from here is in Gods hands
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 26, 2015
Beckel had been a long-time, regular commentator on the network news giant. His liberal perspective would often draw the ire of right-leaning viewers, but his gruff, down-to-earth personality won many of them over.
On Thursday, Fox released a statement saying in short, “We tried to work it out with Bob for months, but we couldn’t hold ‘The Five’ hostage to one man’s personal issues.”
Beckel’s troubled past with substance abuse was no secret. After he had an extended absence from the network after undergoing back surgery, reports surfaced in April that he was once again dealing with those personal demons.
Fox News viewers and Beckel fans expressed a wide range of reactions about Beckel’s firing. And many tried to cheer Beckel up as he took to Twitter to vent his disbelief.
@RobertGBeckel Man, this sucks. 🙁 I’ll miss you. I never agree with you, but you made the show fun and balanced. Will buy your book.
— David Bauer (@davidjamesbauer) June 25, 2015
I just can’t understand the anger in Fox statement. I was healing from major back surgery i could not walk, I took no advantage I got well
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 26, 2015
Fox has been good to especially when I was healing. I guess I’ll never understand their anger It is all so very sad
— Robert G Beckel (@RobertGBeckel) June 26, 2015
I may not agree with him, but I hate to see anyone go through this. #pressure Fox News Parts Ways with Bob Beckel http://t.co/Dzc6vMb5T5
— Rachel Alexander (@Rach_IC) June 25, 2015
Not everyone was feeling so sentimental about Beckel, though:
Prescription Drug Addict Bob Beckel Out At Fox News http://t.co/Eqzday0DiX pic.twitter.com/QMp8N68YvK
— Patrick Dollard (@PatDollard) June 26, 2015
Remember #BobBeckel attitude re Benghazi & other topics: “I won’t talk about it.” He was no newsman, harmful to show, hard to watch @TheFive
— Bill (@SondoBill) June 26, 2015
But a few of his former coworkers said they were going to miss him:
It is with a heavy and sad heart that I share this news with our devoted Fox friends and viewers: http://t.co/gmZ5pMw44M
— Andrea Tantaros (@AndreaTantaros) June 25, 2015
With deep sadness I have this to relay to you, our faithful fans and friends of TheFive http://t.co/ngj8dyub6O
— Eric Bolling (@ericbolling) June 25, 2015
In the end, most agreed with Beckel, telling him his future is in God’s hands:
@RobertGBeckel I will pray you get back on track. There’s politics and then there’s real life. Go with God.
— Dan Gainor (@dangainor) June 26, 2015
@RobertGBeckel just hang in there, bob. God is on your side and he will always help you on your path/journey through life.
— ••• katie ••• (@PatriotDrummer) June 26, 2015
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