Fox Business Puts Primetime Hosts on Hiatus Amid Virus

Amid the market turmoil and the coronavirus pandemic, Fox Business Network has suspended its primetime programming of "Trish Regan Primetime" and "Kennedy."

"FOX Business' primetime programs Trish Regan Primetime and Kennedy will both be on hiatus until further notice," the network wrote in a statement to Newsmax. "Due to the demands of the evolving pandemic crisis coverage, we are deploying all resources from both shows for staffing needs during critical market hours.

"FOX Business will run long form programming in primetime for the foreseeable future."

Regan tweeted:

"I want to let everyone know that Trish Regan Primetime is now on hiatus. FBN has taken prudent steps to limit staffing levels and is prioritizing its coverage during market hours. I fully support this decision — we all must to do our part to keep our colleagues safe. #TrishRegan"

It has been widely speculated Regan was benched due to comments made on her programs.

Regan had derided the market declines and narrative over a "Coronavirus Impeachment Scam."

But network executives, Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott and Fox News President Jay Wallace wrote in a memo, Variety reported, urging staff to "keep in mind that viewers rely on us to stay informed during a crisis of this magnitude and we are providing an important public service to our audience by functioning as a resource for all Americans."

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