Bill O’Reilly said he is taking a break from his podcast and TV appearances due to a stomach-related issue which he is undergoing treatment for.
Bill O’Reilly is taking a break from his podcast and media appearances (Image: Bill O’Reilly)
Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly has announced he is taking a break from his podcast and media appearances as he deals with an undisclosed illness.
The journalist and author, who hosted The O’Reilly Factor for more than 20 years until he was fired in 2017 over sexual harassment allegations, wrote in a blog he is “dealing with a malady” and would share an update with fans soon.
He didn’t reveal further details of his illness. “Hey No Spin Nation. Sorry I am dealing with a malady. We have great doctors so we’ll fight the good fight,” O’Reilly wrote.
“Doesn’t affect my fingers so will update you on me, news cycle, and anything major. Hopefully, back in the saddle shortly.”
O’Reilly, who hosts his own No Spin News weeknigths at 8pm ET on TheFirstTV.com and DirecTV, is also a frequent guest on NewsNation.
O’Reilly said he is battling stomach-related issues (Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
On Tuesday, NewsNation host Chris Cuomo said the commentator would not make his scheduled appearance on the show.
“He is sick,” Cuomo told viewers, but he reassured them, “He’ll be back soon.”
After his initial announcement, O’Reilly shared a further update on Thursday, January 22, saying, “No Spin Nation alert. I’m not giving in to this malady and am following news events as usual.”
Then on January 23, he said is condition is stomach-related, sharing in an update on his blog, “No Spin Nation! Your tour guide is okay and recovering from some stomach stuff.
“We are open on the website and very happy the Greenland invasion is not happening, but Sri Lanka better watch it.”
He added, “Amazing good wishes have arrived here in New York City, and it’s hard to describe my gratitude.
“I am planning a jail break out of the medical facility where there are more than a few Concierge Members. That’s major. If USA Today finds me, I’m toast.”
He said that he is “working on the first broadcast back because there’s nothing else to do here except watch hysterical local TV news coverage about snow generated by global warming.”
He hosted The O’Reilly Factor from 1996 to 2017 (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)
O’Reilly hosted his Fox News show from 1996 to 2017, after The New York Times reported that five women were paid a collective $13 million by O’Reilly and Fox News for agreeing not to file lawsuits or speak publicly about allegations that he harassed them.
The settlement, involving women who had either worked with O’Reilly or appeared on his show, took place sporadically between 2002 and 2016. Fox News fired the TV host later that month.
However, O’Reilly denied the claims and described the allegations as “unfounded.” He said in a statement at the time, “It is tremendously disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims.
“But that is the unfortunate reality many of us in the public eye must live with today. I will always look back on my time at Fox with great pride in the unprecedented success we achieved and with my deepest gratitude to all my dedicated viewers.
“I wish only the best for Fox News Channel.” He has continued to maintain his innocence.
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