Elisabeth Hasselbeck is set to step down from her role as one of the co-hosts of Fox News Channel's morning program "Fox & Friends," the cable-news outlet announced Monday.
Hasselbeck, who joined Fox News in 2013 after nearly a decade at ABC's "The View," is putting her TV career on hold to devote more time to raising her three children, the network said.
A rotating set of co-hosts will serve alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade for the foreseeable future. Hasselbeck is expected to continue on air until late December.
"Elisabeth and I discussed this at length over several weeks, and while I would love for her to continue here, I respect her incredibly difficult, yet deeply personal decision," said Roger Ailes, chairman and chief executive of Fox News Channel, in prepared remarks. "She has been a great addition to the Fox & Friends franchise."
In a separate statement, Hasselbeck characterized her decision as based on the needs of her family.
"Oftentimes, the most difficult decisions are between two great things. Throughout my 14 years working in television, I have never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than Fox News Channel, thanks to the strong leadership of Roger Ailes, who has created the best working environment a woman and mother could ask for," she said. "
His understanding, compassion, and kindness was exemplified when I shared with him that I am entering into a season where I want to start my day with my children first, and he offered his blessing to do so. With a heart full of gratitude and the peace that God has given me, I am confident that this personal decision is the right one for our family, and we will be joining all of you watching 'Fox & Friends' each morning as we get ready for school together."
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