This post has generated an unbelievable amount of traffic. While Kiran did a fine job, Gretchen Carlson is wonderful. E.D. Hill is still my favorite, but I really enjoy Fox and Friends. Kiran was really rather unethical. Check out all of the regular posts at Thespis Journal.
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For fans of Fox News from the New York Post…
February 17, 2007 — THE William Morris Agency tried to play hardball with the Fox News Channel, but it struck out big time - with its client, news cutie Kiran Chetry, getting cut from the network.
TVNewser reports William Morris super-agent John Ferriter - who’d recently started representing Chetry, co-host of “Fox & Friends” weekend shows - told the network to fire Gretchen Carlson, co-anchor of the higher-rated weekday “Fox & Friends,” so Chetry could take her place.
But the backstabbing request backfired on Thursday, when Fox executives fired off an angry letter to Ferriter saying they were terminating their contract with Chetry for the treachery.
Sources tell the Web site the dark-haired, Nepalese beauty had been pulling down $300,000-plus a year, and Fox offered to bump her salary to $400,000 in a new contract that could have started March 6. But Ferriter countered with a salary demand of more than $700,000, plus his insistence that Chetry take over the morning job from Carlson, a blond former Miss America.
In a letter dated Thursday, Fox legal and business affairs v.p. Dianne Brandi told Ferriter he had “treated Fox News with such arrogant disregard that we do not desire to do any further business with you . . .
“You and your client’s unprofessional demand that we include a clause in her agreement which would have been detrimental to other Fox talent, is simply not the way we do business. We had hoped that Ms. Chetry would have a bright future with the Fox News Channel, however this negotiation has now become more trouble than it is worth.”
Another Web site, FTVLive.com, cattily commented: “Looks like Ferriter tried to play hardball with [Fox News Chairman] Roger Ailes . . . And to think that some people say TV agents are bad. We know of one that certainly is.” A Fox spokeswoman confirmed the story to Page Six. Ferriter did not return a call for comment.
Meanwhile, fast-sinking, second-place CNN picked up top-rated Fox’s crumbs yesterday, signing Chetry as a substitute anchor and correspondent. One Fox insider scoffed: “Let’s see what happens. Remember, the last one they took from us was Paula Zahn, and look where she went.”
617 responses so far ↓
Marilyn // February 25, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Fox News really screwed up when they fired Kiran Chetry. She was the ONE BRIGHT SPOT on the network. Very disappointing.!!!
Patty // February 26, 2007 at 8:54 am
I couldn’t agree more. Kiran was the MOST captivating woman on Fox & Friends. If Fox keeps messing up — they will be sinking next…
Karen Schwartzenburg // February 26, 2007 at 7:31 pm
We are very disappointed that FOX couldn’t work something out with Karin Chetry. She was the reason we watched, I can’t stand Gretchen Carlson on FOX and Friends. The show is sinking fast! Was Steve Doucey on vacation or looking for a better job??
Pat // February 26, 2007 at 11:03 pm
We, too, are extremely disappointed with the loss of Kiran Chetry on Fox & Friends. Guess we will be watching her on CNN now. Huge loss for Fox, but big gain for CNN. The reporter on F0X & Friends (Courtney) cannot compare to Kiran. Kiran is smart AND pretty. Too bad FOX could not work something out.
Rich // February 27, 2007 at 9:16 pm
What a Diva! Think she learned her lesson? Or are we going to see a repeat of this when she makes similar demands of CNN?
Enjoy being CNN’s “fill in girl” Kiran. Something tells me you’re going to be there for a long, long time.
Jerry // February 27, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Kiran was outstanding … always bright, cheerful and insightful. She was an absolute pleasure to watch and one of the main reasons we tuned into Fox. Gretchen Carlson doesn’t hold a candle to Kiran and is certainly no replacement for E.D. Hill!
Ergun Tok // February 28, 2007 at 12:00 pm
If Kiran asked Fox to fire Gretchen, she deserved to be fired. There are ethics in this world. However, Fox had a glowing star in their hand and did not recognize her and they replaced E.D. Hill with Gretchen. That was a mistake for FOX and an insult to Kiran.
Now they will have to live with their mistake. Kiran was the only reason I was watching Fox and friend weekend shows. I prefer CNN to FOX hundreds time over. Fox is so partial to Republicans it is sickening. Also, I do not think CNN is sinking! They are doing much better job than FOX.
page // February 28, 2007 at 1:57 pm
I only watched Fox because of Kiran and Kelly, (Allyson and Brian, too). Shame on you Dianne, Kiran is smart, fair AND balanced and attractive. I woke up on weekends and immediately turned on Fox and Friends.
Trying to make up for the above with a beauty queen type just doesn’t cut it.
Greg // February 28, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Kiran was the most beautiful anchor on Fox. I’ll be watching CNN from now on!
King // February 28, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Yes, I agree Kiran was very pretty and I felt she did a good job. Like all the morning type shows, Fox & Friends was a little to talk show to me. But I did watch it if it was on.
To bad Kiran has to work for CNN (Clown News Network). They run to much anti-U.S. news it is disgusting and they are always playing up that phony global warming garbage.
Gretchen Carlson is not even close to being as good as Kiran.
I am only able to watch the evening news of Hume,Hannity & Colmes, Bill & Gretta.
King
TheOperative // February 28, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Thanks for linking to the story on my blog, I have had a ton of traffic as well regarding this story. Now there are two people I watch on CNN-Kiran and Glenn Beck.
Mitsy // February 28, 2007 at 5:50 pm
I’d like to know why E.D. Hill was ever switched? I thought she fit in better with the 2 guys better than Gretchen does. And the fact that there was no mention of E.D. going to another format on Fox was a little strange. It was like one day E.D. was there and the next Gretchen was in her spot.
I personally don’t think being a former Miss America gives you any special qualifications and once in a while they draw upon that bit of background info on Gretchen in the morning show. I liked Kiran fine, but I think it was a bit haughty of her to expect $700,000 a year. Many an “agent” has caused their client to lose their job when being a bit too “greedy”. There have been a number of actresses who have done the same thing, only to be axed out of a well-paying job due to jealousy and greed. Think Susanne Sommers.
steve lehrack // February 28, 2007 at 6:40 pm
fox made a big mistake–gretchen over kirun–what a joke
Thespis // February 28, 2007 at 7:03 pm
There was an announcement on E.D.’s last day that she wanted to move to a new time of day for her work.
Gretchen is doing well. I still miss E.D.
Jim // March 1, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Kiran is a huge loss for Fox !! If she was that caty ,greedy and backstabbing it is a good thing she ended up on the Clinton News Network. I am disapointed that she is no longer of Fox ,but more disapointed she wasn’t the nice person most of us thought she was. Jim
Marie // March 2, 2007 at 9:18 am
I enjoyed watching Kiran interact with Brian and Steve, however, I also like Juliet Huddy and E.D Hill. You can’t expect them to stay around forever.
Negotiate for more money if you want but expect the consequences. I applaud Fox for not caving in to $$$ demands. I don’t know why Kiran didn’t replace E.D. Hill; I wasn’t part of the negotiation. I would have liked the decision because I was “comfortable” with Kiran.
I watch Fox News in the morning, maybe 1 hour of my day. I’m sure with time I will get use to Gretchen Carlson as I did with E.D. Hill when Juliet Huddy left the show.
As far a Kiran being a traitor, who cares, do really think everyone on Fox News walks locked step with Roger Ailes and his political beliefs. I believe they got the job and the $$ and while they are there they try to be “fair and balanced.”
Linda // March 2, 2007 at 11:37 am
The one thing I always thought when I watched Kirin was, wow what a well-grounded nice person she must be. She could read the cards, was a great sport when it came to doing the silly physical things the producers dreamed up, and her sense of humor was always witty but never at the expense of her co-workers. I think Brian and Steve have to find their chemistry with Gretchen. She isn’t as smooth with reading, and her humor doesn’t jive with the guys (nor did E.D.’s for that matter). A couple of times when Brian has said something wacky, we’ll see Gretchen just staring at him with a blank smile - or worse, making fun of him when he mispronounces a word or stumbles on a read. Steve does it too, but it seems more good-natured and benign. When Gretchen does it, it just makes me uncomfortable and I feel bad for Brian.
But who knows - at the end of the day, we viewers probably don’t know the half of what’s really going on. All I know is that I stopped having fun watching E.D. go after Brian, and now I get nothing from watching Gretchen and the guys. The best matchup for me was Allyson, Kirin and Kelley. But what do I know!
Terri Satterfield // March 2, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I am curious, does an Agent do anything without his clients knowledge, I would think not. I personally liked Kiren but not that much. She certainly was not worth $700,000 and let me add I do not think any newscaster is worth that. WHY is their job so much more special than my job? Anyway, I was curious what happened to Kiran, I guess she got what she deserved, I happen to agree with Fox about the termination, under those circumstances. I still miss E.D. on Fox and Friends. LET ME ADD, I am NOT a fan of the other new “beauty queen” on the weekend. Please can you not find a normal looking person and not all twiggy thin blondes!
Dorothy De Mauro // March 2, 2007 at 2:32 pm
I was hoping that Karen would replace Gretchen when you guys finally realized that Grethen has no personality. When I saw Karen on CNN I knew you guys messed up. Fox and Friend attitude lately is a littls smug and rough around the edges. I am wondering who is making decisions at the top. Love the Judge! Have you noticed that he makes his point without getting nasty!
doug frederick // March 3, 2007 at 9:22 am
This is just another strange spiral for a network that was doing so many good things. Excellent reporting, well rounded commentary and global coverage is slowly being discarded for the sensational, insensitive and salacious. When Fox has trouble over deciding which is more important; children losing their lives at school, players perishing on a highway or a slob like anna nicole smith….the loss of Kirin seems small. The biggest joke at Fox is the idea that Bill O’reilly thinks he’s the champion of children. He could help by keeping his mouth shut and do some more girls gone wild segments.
Sally Rush // March 3, 2007 at 10:14 am
Puuuleze stop with the dumb blondes. They have no sense of timing or sense of humor. Leave your ego behind the door and re-hire Kiran. You are about to loose a “faithful fan”.
We love Megan Kelly and her fantastic sense of humor.
Dewey Martin // March 3, 2007 at 2:23 pm
My wife and I always admired Karin - she had it all - brains and beauty!! We have always watched Fox & Friends - but my wife is totally put off by Gretchen - just too opinionated…..miss goody Miss Americal Two Shoes!! What a mistake keeping her and letting Karin go…I guess we’ll be tuning into CNN to catch Karin in the AM
We’ll still be watching Greta Van Sustern @10pm - please don’t do anything stupid when her contract comes up!!!
Mike Courtemanche // March 3, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Leaving Fox for CNN was the best thing Kiran has ever done for her career. She has far too much talent for Fox. I just hope CNN won’t waste it on the same crap that fox had her doing… Reporting on panty less hookers Britney and Paris, instead of real issues that have an affect on life like taxes, or government waste. She deserves her own show like The Situation Room instead of Wolf. Or Kiran 360 instead of Anderson.
Thespis // March 3, 2007 at 4:11 pm
Hoping that Kiran can improve CNN is like hoping that Hitlery can tell the truth throughout her campaign for the Presidency: neither one will ever happen. Kiran is wonderful, but she played hardball and she lost.
Karen Unger // March 4, 2007 at 11:47 am
We always enjoyed watching Karin. She was always so bright and bubbly everyday, which enlightened our day. She always seemed to be very intelligent and quick in her response to many things. We have missed her and her husband. We will tune in to CNN.
Cheryl Clenney // March 4, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Kiran Chetry should have been offered the position on “Friends” when E.D.left. She deserved it and was great with the guys. I will not watch CNN but am very dissappointed with your decision to let her get away. If you would have made the right decision in the first place she would not have been forced into doing what she did. Too Bad–Everybody loses!
lorene anderson // March 4, 2007 at 9:18 pm
you are losing alot of fans for coming up with blondies that have to read cheat sheets or are sex models and not news personals
Sharon Young // March 4, 2007 at 10:11 pm
I soooooooooooooo miss Karin. She deserved better from Fos.
John Custer // March 4, 2007 at 10:29 pm
I always enjoyed watching Kiran in fox weekends and was looking forward to seeing her fill the full time weekday slot when it opened up. Huge mistake for Fox News. Who is Gretchen Carlson anyway? I don’t care for her she seems real fake and out of place.
Randale Coleman // March 5, 2007 at 12:51 am
Kiran sure was hot…but not as hot as Courtney Friel!
Deb Hardy // March 5, 2007 at 8:18 pm
I too am very disappointed in Fox news. I’m a news junky but am too mad at Fox to keep watching. I like the “Kelly’s” but not enough to stay tuned. In fact the silly blondes they brought in were an insult to our intelligence. I have started watching a lot of CNN even though I’m pretty conservative, when they get to liberal I turn on network news. Kiran is smart and very personable, I felt like I lost a friend. It was a relief to know she got picked up by CNN. The story that Fox put out trying to make her look greedy is very sad. I hope CNN puts Kyran in a situation that will show her personality and intelligence. YOU GO GIRL!!!
Stuart Whitney // March 5, 2007 at 9:23 pm
I was very surprised to see Kiran on CNN. For years I felt I had “discovered” Fox News as I had grown tired of CNN tiresome reporting and FOX presented a wonderful alternative. I liked how the news issues were explored in depth and the news was being reported by “real” people. Fox had better watch out…too much Anne Nicole reporting and a general smugness is starting to be a turn off. I have loved Bill O’Reilly, but he seems to be getting high on himself and seems rude to his guests at times. Kiran was a definite bright spot as has been stated above. I have enjoyed the chemistry many of the FOX News personalities show. Personally, I think Gretchen is doing a great job. E.D. Hill seems a bit plastic in her new role. I, too will miss Kiran, but wish her well. I agree her negotiation demands sound a bit greedy and backstabbing, if this is true. Hey, what ever happened to Linda V.?
john tedesco // March 6, 2007 at 2:45 pm
all i can tell you is i’ll be watching cnn more now, kiran is smart and hot a great combination, hell, i’ll give her 700k to stand in my office!
Ellen // March 6, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Kiran is where she has always wanted to be. I think she got tired of the conservative slant at Fox and wanted out. She is now at CNN where the politics and atmosphere will feel very comfortable to her.
Jerry.Haskins // March 6, 2007 at 9:49 pm
I’m very disappointed by the action of Kiran Chetry though i’m really not surprised.I am surprized what she was payed. $400000.00 per annum. I think $100000.00 would have surficed considering it’s N.Y.C. I also want to congratulate Mr. Roger Ailes for his moral leadership. He is the main reason that Fox is # one. I’m not surprized she was picked up by CNN though. They are known for there smart moves NOT!!
Thespis // March 6, 2007 at 11:45 pm
I wonder if Kiran will be comfortable with the CNN ratings?
ed blaine // March 7, 2007 at 1:45 am
I will continue to watch Bill, I love the no spin zone. However, I will now go to CNN for everything else including Karin Chetry. I consider myself a smart person and I will seperate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to news. Your new person on fox, hell I can’t even remember her name, is like a bump on a log and appears not to be friendly at all. Turns me off and that turns fox off.
Ed Blaine
Desoto, MO 63020
Stephanie Hayes // March 7, 2007 at 12:23 pm
E.D. was the best but Gretchen is so much better than Kiran. Could the girl have pushed the laptop screen down more to show her legs that no one really wanted to see anyway. You’d think the girl could have done something with the hair. CNN will take any reject.
Gwendolyn Salter // March 7, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Kiran was such a pleasant, beautiful, challenging, wonderful and interesting person to watch on the Fox News Channel. I think that Fox News has made a terrible mistake. It was a joy for me to wake up every morning, while dressing for work, to watch this show. Now you can certainly tell that someone is missing. I guess I will catch her on CNN.
Tom Harold // March 7, 2007 at 7:05 pm
It had to be humiliating for Kiran when they put Gretchen Carlson on in place of E. D. Hill. Carlson is horrible and will hopefully get replaced by Megyn Kelly soon. Now I switch between Imus and Mike & Mike in the morning. Kiran would have to be in a bikini for me to watch CNN.
cliff bocc // March 7, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I was wondering why i didn’t see Kiran. now that I know she is really gone, i’m sad. She was the best part of my morning. Besides being HOT, she was very smart, and I agreed with most of her comentary. WOW, i’ll miss her…I just can’t see watching CNN. I’ts back to local news! I’ll always miss Kiran.
KP // March 8, 2007 at 8:24 pm
This is really ironic. I vividly remember Kiran on a F&F Weekend program last fall discussing the outrageous decision by CNN to air the shooting and killing of a US soldier in Iraq. She said that she had talked about this with other FNC staffers in the newsroom, and they all agreed that Fox would never have shown something like this. While Kiran, Kelly and Alisyn were talking about America being outraged about CNN’s decision to air this video, Kiran adds that she doesn’t know if the viewers of AC 360 were outraged or not, sort of giving me the impression that she was saying that the CNN viewer probably wouldn’t be bothered by this type of thing. Kiran then went on to act like she was appalled that the footage had been aired several times on CNN, and at the time of their discussion of this story, was still on the CNN website even after all of the outcry.
Fast forward to now. Kiran loudly exclaimed on the day that she was hired at CNN “CNN is the gold standard when it comes to journalism”. Oh, I see, now CNN’s airing of a US soldier getting their head blown off is “gold standard”? Good grief, why on earth do people have to be so shallow?
kathy // March 9, 2007 at 7:33 am
I have not been happy with the new anchors at Fox since E.D. Hill switched to another time—–I really enjoyed Kiran and had hoped she would replace E.D. Just can’t get comfortable with Gretchen. Now that I know where Kiran is I will watch CNN in the morning—-Juliette and Mike (for those who missed it) now have a morning show on the Fox network (not the news network)—they come on at nine am eastern time—show is crazy and I get a kick out of it–they are as zany as ever.
larry anderson // March 9, 2007 at 12:53 pm
fox is acting like cnn with backstabbing their employees i hate this because i have watched fox since 2000 but i dont like it anymore you guys get rid of the good like karin, briget quinn and loren green, guess they dont have enough clout or pull and they are the best
DWIGHT D // March 9, 2007 at 5:33 pm
I REALLY MISS KIRAN SORRY SHES GONE —-MAN A WAY TO START
YOUR MORNING BY SEEING HER FRESH SMILE AND JUST HEARING HER
VOICE SHES REALLY COOL. GRETCHEN WILL NEVER BE AS PLEASANT
AS KIRAN AND IM SORRY FOX YOUR MORNING SHOW WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER ——PS PLEASE BRING BACK JULIETTE
HER AND KIRAN WHERE THE BEST
Roger // March 9, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I can’t believe FNC would let Kiran go. Gretchen is a bore. What a dumb mistake. Kiran will be a big star some day. I’m switching to CNN.
Tom // March 10, 2007 at 8:24 am
Loved Kiran but there was not a ton of intellect there, thats for sure. Sorry to say the female anchor position at all networks is more of a T/A thing that is a shame. Kiran was good and funny but since I never watch the Clinton News Network I will never see her again. Goodluck Kiran but if this story is true you should fire your agent.
Gary A // March 10, 2007 at 11:26 am
Kiran was entertaining- a key word if you’re a news junkie. Glad she took her nerdy husband with her, bring back Juliet! Do more Courtney! Gretchen doesn’t have it so far but relationships need to be established so we need to give her some time!
MikeT // March 10, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Kiran was so much better with the guys - Gretchen doesn’t have it now and never will - the show was so much more fun with E.D. or Kiran when she filled in. Kiran has Larry King’s agent so don’t put it by him to force FN to dump Kiran so she could sign with CNN - she was hired within an hour!
I used to wake up to F&F - not anymore - I watch a local program. Steve and Brain(Brian)will be moving on soon - I would be willing to bet their ratings are tanking with Miss America on board
Pat Green // March 10, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Kiran is a far better choice than Gretchen for Fox News. I don’t think her agent should have suggested firing Gretchen, but I think they made a poor choice by firing Kiran. Gretchen just doesn’t have the talent or appeal that Kiran has. Kiran didn’t look happy when I saw her on CNN…. you could see the strain in her face. I used to watch Fox News more, but they are getting so ’silly’ and unprofessional anymore. I tend to watch CNN more now, and especially since they put Gretchen in E.D.’s spot. What a poor choice to begin with…. Kiran would have been the best choice there. Steve is great… Kelly is great…. Brian is so-so…. Their ratings are dropping I’m sure.
Fox needs a woman on board with real personality. Gretchen is definitely NOT an asset to the program…
~D~ // March 10, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Moving E.D. was a horrible idea to begin with. She was great within the chatty format of Fox & Friends; but not so hot with the news. Gretchen…ewww. I just grit my teeth right along with her, is her jaw wired shut or something? What an insult to Kiran, being passed over for that. What were they thinking?
Frank // March 10, 2007 at 10:39 pm
I got up for 6 years to watch fox & friends…….NO MORE! It went in the crapper when E.D. left and has been sinking deeper in the S_ _ T ever since. And now Kiran! Gretchen ??? I bet her husband is very familar with the phrase “she just laid there like a log”
Lora // March 11, 2007 at 7:24 am
I,too cannot stand Gretchen, get rid of this person who thinks she is a star. Fox really goofed when they let Kiran go.
Shirley // March 11, 2007 at 9:28 am
Please get rid of Courtney and put Kiran back on the weekend show. I am searching for Kiran on CNN. I have never watched anything but Fox until now.
The two Kelleys are trying so hard to keep the show going, but even they are loosing it.
gail and frank koumanelis // March 11, 2007 at 10:27 am
what a loss to fox first e.d. hill now karin chetry. the morning show isn’t the same. who’s next?steve or brian? why change what works?
Rene' Ramdin // March 11, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Hi I think fox will continue to provide a poor alternative to CNN and will continue to loose good talent like Karin Chetry, I recieve Fox on Dtv in a caribbean country and sometimes cant believe how nasty the coments about non Americans are.”GO girl you are in with Real Journalist now do not blow it”,
June // March 11, 2007 at 3:30 pm
I too am sorry that Kiran and Chris have left Fox. They both were my favorites on Fox & Friends staff, over a long time of watching the show. In any case, I wish both of them success wherever they land, and will try to keep up with the changes as they occur.
Pauline // March 11, 2007 at 8:02 pm
I am sorry that Kiran & Chris left Fox. I gave up watching CNN years ago, but will watch it now when Kiran is on. In my opinion, she was the best choice for Fox & Friends. Also, she should had been given more air time at Fox for she has an appealing personality & a great voice.
rory knap // March 11, 2007 at 10:34 pm
getting comment late….Fox is an idiot…hard sometimes to get up in am without looking forward to seeing her..she sort of became a family member…she was a natural…Kiran, if you see this, please drop your agent, make a call or so yourself…and help us start the day again somewhere…blessings….ps..never thought I would ever watch CNN..now I peek at it hoping to see you again…
Eric // March 12, 2007 at 6:45 am
I always liked Kiran and thought she was good for the show. I wondered why Fox didn’t give her the main slot with Steve and Brian. I’m surprised to learn how different she is when off the set. She sounds like a female version of T. Owens from then Eagles, now Cowboys.
DonDeAgo // March 12, 2007 at 8:19 am
Fox made a big mistake in letting Kiran go. She should have been a host on F&F after E.D. Hill moved on but CNN is also making a mistake in using her as a news reader and placing her behind a desk in a conservative suit or standing in those horid pants suits. They got the smartest and hotest Fox fox and then they waste her. They need to put her on a show where she can interact with others, show off her intelligence, personality and of course those great legs.
David // March 12, 2007 at 8:25 am
I used to look forward to watching Fox & Friends daily including weekends. But I am tired of them changing players every other day and never explaining it to me. E.D. moved. Juliette moved. Now Karin. I think I’m moving on as well. Fox needs to learn to respect their viewers.
Lisa Jones // March 12, 2007 at 4:33 pm
I looked forward to watching Karin mornings as well. Gretchen seems to be trying too hard or something. It just isn’t as comfortable watching her as it was Karin with Steve and Brian. I have switched over to CNN when Karin is on as well. Too bad FOX didn’t have the foresight to sign Karin into that slot when E.D. moved.
KenH // March 12, 2007 at 9:22 pm
It’s a sad thing to see Kiran go to the Caliphate News Network. Hopefully she can be the female version of G.Beck. a.k.a. someone who actually can say something good about America. She’ll probably get fired for rooting for the US at some point though.
Mary Reynolds // March 12, 2007 at 10:11 pm
I also miss E. D and Kiran. E.D. does not seem to fit into her new role. I like Kelly, Brian and Steve. I just think that Kiran’s Agent just informed her to do the wrong thing by asking for the amount of money. The one you should get rid of is Alan Colmes. He is so dumb and cannot argrue any point. If you told him he was black he would be white or the other way around. If you called him the devil he would be God with no reason other than to be to the left and what his reasons may be don’t make any sense whatsoever.
I Changed over to CNN and Kiran sure looked bad
BobH // March 13, 2007 at 11:06 am
I hardly ever watch FNC channel anymore. It just isn’t the same. This was a big mistake on FNC’s part. As soon as they find a regular spot for Kiran, I will switch to CNN.
DonDeAgo // March 13, 2007 at 1:06 pm
I see that Kiran is filling in for Kira Phillips on the Cnn Newsroom program from one till four PM Eastern time this week.
Barbara T // March 13, 2007 at 5:19 pm
I liked Kirin a lot and enjoyed watching her, but she’s not worth $700,000. Hopefully the same thing doesn’t happen to her that happened to Paula Zahn (she went nowhere). I don’t watch CNN and won’t just because Kirin’s there.
Too bad she got so greedy, it wasn’t like she was anchoring the news.
I’m not a big fan of Grechen’s but I like her better than E.D. To me E.D. wasn’t spontaneous enough for that show or attractive enough. She was always looking sideways at the camera as if she wanted to see if it was on her. Hopefully they find someone good. I really like Julie Banderas, but she’s got a great show already.
The Comptons // March 13, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Am truly sorry to heard that Kyran not longer with Fox & Friends. She’s is one of best. Fox need to dumb that stupid blubble head - Courtney, she’s a big capital “DUMB” & “BORING”. That’s not a single smart cel in her brain. Please bring Kyran and Alyson back, those girls and Kerry are the best match for Fox & Friends Weekend and even with Steve & Brian as well. All along, my husband & I only watch Fox, now we switch to CNN when Kyran is on. And as for Kyran, please fire that dumb & greedy agent of yours, hire one that truly represent you the best and for the best of you, present & future for your career. And yes, you, Kyran is far better than Gretchen & E.D. Hill, both ladies are too “rich” for common folks like us who watched Fox news. Good luck & many success to you, Kyran. Truly hope that Fox will offer you the job that you were after. You deserve it.
DonDeAgo // March 13, 2007 at 7:48 pm
I wouldn’t say that Paula Zahn having her own show on CNN in primetime is going nowhere. I assume that she is now making more than $700,000 yearly. Kiran was the best of the Fox female anchors. Because of her wit, intelligence and personality she made it a pleasure to watch the Fox News Channel in the morning. Don’t buy into all of the b.s. coming out of the front office at Fox. Maybe now at CNN Kiran can be a real “fair and balanced” news anchor.
K Downing // March 13, 2007 at 8:44 pm
I am really quite disappointed that Kiran was let go from FNC, and disappointed overall with the direction of the network personalities they have brought on recently. While people like Kelly Wright and Greg Kelly and Megyn Kelly deserve to move up the ranks, and ED Hill deserves a better shift than getting up at 3am (with all her children), the morning show with Gretchen is just not the same, and - help me please - whoever that bimbo is on the weekend now - pulleease! I can’t watch F & F weekend edition anymore. I do not have anything against attractive women reading the news and being television personalities, but this woman on the weekend is the worst I have ever seen!
I hope things imrove at FNC soon - or there will be no cable news channel to watch any more!
josh // March 14, 2007 at 9:55 am
I’m surprised somebody like CBS morning show didn’t come in and try to scoop up Kiran. That show has struggled for years to gain traction, and I think Kiran could have done a great job there. To me, that would have been a better fit, where she could better utilize her talents. The money she wanted, if true, is nothing compared to what Katie Couric gets. And, Kiran is a younger, prettier, more likeable Couric.
Jan // March 15, 2007 at 8:20 am
I really miss Kiran Chetry on Fox. She is the reason I watched Fox & Friends Weekend Edition. What’s up with Courtney Friel? She is horrible! I was very disappointed in Fox when they put Gretchen Carlson on F & F instead of Kiran. She tries too hard to be a goody-goody. Kiran definitely was a better fit with Steve and Brian. I wonder what the boys think about all of this? Fox’s folly is CNN’s gain. I will be looking for Kiran on CNN.
joe pope // March 15, 2007 at 9:15 am
I have stopped watching FOX news, which I had done faithfully over the years, because of the firing of Kirin Chetry. I now watch CNN News.
Joan // March 15, 2007 at 10:10 am
The best thing that happend on F&F Weekends, was getting rid of Kiran Chetry, she drove me crazy, talking so fast, you couldn’t keep up with her, talking over her co-hosts constantly. She wasn’t what she wanted to appeared to be, fun, fresh and compatible with everyone. What she was, was greedy and self-centered, which proved to be true, when she had here agent demand this outrageous salary. She is where she belongs.
P.S. Love Gretchen Carlson, think she is doing a great job. Also liked E.D. Hill to and was sorry to see her leave Fox and Friends. However, hope they don’t keep changing anchors on these shows, at least for a while.
JOHN KRISTAIN // March 15, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Kiren Chetry doesnt look like she is having as much fun at Cnn as she did on Fox, all she is know is a bland talking head
Vernon Boggs // March 15, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I am shocked when I walked into a Wal-Mart and saw Karen Chetry on CNN. What is that all about. I loved her and her husband on Fox. For I am addicted to Fox news but I see it also like the left wing is an embarrasment also. I don’t know the details and I really don’t want to, but firing Karen was a bad mistake. I was Fox news for all my information but I don’t want to be like O’Reilly says (drinking your kool-aid either). I am disappointed in Fox news for it backstabbing politics.
Thank you
Vern
Michael // March 15, 2007 at 7:48 pm
It’s a shame she isn’t with Fox News Channel anymore. It’s a funny thing how these things go full circle. She could be just lobbying herself for the new channel Fox Business news channel which starts soon, Since she’s only doing fill in spots on CNN. They’ll be looking for full time anchors for that channel. Something to think about even if they did fire her. She’s so SEXY too !!!!!!!!!!!
Need a pretty face for a broker business channel.
Alan Fitch // March 16, 2007 at 6:53 am
I too, must join the thousands who miss Kiran. She was simply awesome to wake up to every morning. But what hurts the most is learning of the the circumstances. Fox should have had her take E.D.’s spot on Friends, but the greedy agent, and the demand that a fellow worker be fired, unfortunately trumps everything. FOX took the high ground, but they could have preempted all of this by giving Kiran a more prestigious slot. I would really like to smack her agent upside of the head. What a jerk.
Pat Potts // March 16, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Sorry to hear Kiran left. If it is true that she wanted to take Gretchen’s place I am really disappointed in her. Hate CNN and it’s still called communist network in my family. Talk about bias. They really are. Havenot watched them since the foreign correspondent showed a sniper shooting a soldier. An American soldier………….
Erin // March 16, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Fox and Friends was the reason my husband and I started wathcing Fox News in the first place. Steve, E.D. and Brian were wonderful together and made us laugh. I never really liked the weekend segment until Kiran came on board to replace Juliet and Fox thankfully got rid of Julian Phillips and replaced him with the wonderful Kelly Wright. I am not convinced that I would have liked Kiran in place of E.D.(she was the best) but like most of America I have not really warmed up to Gretchen. She seems awkward and has not a clue how to deal with the antics and humor(or the lack therof) of Brian. However I had to agree with post number 20. My family lost a dear friend on March 2, 2007 when Cody Holp and his baseball team from Bluffton University where on board the bus that was taking their team to participate in their first tournament in Sarasota, Florida. As all Americans know the bus did not get beyond Atlanta, Georgia and Cody along with four other teammates and the bus driver and his wife lost their lives as the result of a terrible mistake. As I and the rest of our community waited for some news on the accident, I like many immediately tuned into Fox News and was sickened to see their cameras stuck in the Bahammas focusing on the funeral of Anna Nicole Smith. I then tuned into CNN and it was their top story in addition to the horror inflicted upon the families of the eight students who lost their lives due to a tornado stricking their high school. Occasionally I would flip back to Fox and again Anna Nicole Smith was the top story. I have started tuning into CNN more(words this person never thought she would utter) and now when I tune back to Fox, I can see where a lot of Americans displeasure with Fox comes from. Yes, they are more balamced then most, but they pick so few topics to discuss you get sick of hearing the story over and over again. I wish Kiran the best of luck at CNN. CNN’s gain is Fox News’s loss and I feel this is not the last loss we will see at Fox.
Jenny // March 16, 2007 at 3:06 pm
I don’t watch cnn so I didn’t know she was there. Good luck to her! I hate she got mixed up with an obviously unscrupulous lawyer. Foxnews, and especially Fox-n-Friends, is still going strong!
Steve Burns // March 16, 2007 at 10:11 pm
I’m now a major Fox junkie, having migrated there from CNN and MSNBC as each began to irritate me. I thought Fox was my last stop, and I wake each morning to Fox & Friends, but now E.D. Hill has changed time slots, Alisyn went out on maternity leave, and Kiran is gone. Steve and Brian are working really hard to keep me hooked, and although I like Gretchen alot, the chemistry isn’t there anymore. Kelly and Kelly are trying too hard, Courtney is a bit dim, and Kiran’s loss is just plain devastating to me. I’m still hooked, but it’s just not fun in the morning anymore. I so admire Kiran but I won’t watch CNN again, so if Alisyn doesn’t come back, I’m going to start working second shift and just sleep through Fox & Friends. Sorry, Steve and Brian…you guys are terrific, but you deserve E.D., Kiran, or Alisyn back. Megan Kelly will keep me hooked, too…can we work on that, Fox? I hate the second shift.
Derek // March 17, 2007 at 8:18 am
Look, I will be the first to admit Karin is unreal gorgeous (2nd to my live-in girlfriend/future wife), but going from 300,000 to 700,000 is a definite reason for an employer to decide whether or not to keep her or not. If I went to my boss and pulled that move - …don’t let the door hit me in the *ss on the way out. Good luck to Karin, but her hot looks will still not make me tune into CNN to hear a watered down version of world reality, especially because I have my woman to look at. There are many fish in the sea… Karin was great, but no reason to turn crazy and go to CNN.
josh // March 18, 2007 at 4:40 am
One thing, I think we need to be very careful about the news we’re hearing about Kiran’s demands and how she’s not the person we all thought she was. Keep in mind, that spin is being put out there by the NYPost, a NYC tabloid, that is owned by Murdoch, who also happens to own FOX News. Is anybody really surprised that NYPost is putting out negative stuff on Kiran right now?
DonDeAgo // March 18, 2007 at 9:27 am
You got that right Josh. The Fox front office and the Post put out the same type of crap about Paula Zahn after she switched over to CNN. Even today to hear them talk in the Fox front office she has gone nowhere since leaving dispite having her own show in primetime on CNN. You need to take with a grain of salt anything coming from a Murdoch holding especially his “fair and balanced” news channel’s front office.
Paula // March 18, 2007 at 9:50 am
Six years ago (this month) I accidently stumbled across the fox & friends broadcast. I was hooked! The personality mix and friendly bantering kept me coming back for more and I was still kept informed on worldly issues. I had finally found my favorite news show! I felt like I lost a friend when E.D. changed broadcasts. I cannot understand why someone feels that Gretchen (who obviously lacks the personality that is required for this job) is a good fit. I find myself changing channels because of her. I love Steve and Brian but am I the only one who thinks Gretchen is looking in two directions at the same time? I have seen Kiran on CNN and now I find myself looking for either her or Christi Paul who is also on Headline News so I don’t have to be irritated by Miss America. Gretchen has always been and will always be a “fill in” in my opinion and I hope this is just a bad dream.
Sander // March 18, 2007 at 10:06 am
Gretchen’s far better than Kiran. I didn’t mind Kiran occasionally, but the childish banter was starting to get to me.
Moral of the story: If you want big bucks, you should act like you deserve it. Or you end up at CNN.
BTW - the measure of success for a news network is RATINGS. That’s why CNN is crashing, even though you libs think it’s great. Just keep rearranging the deck chairs.
KP // March 18, 2007 at 11:40 am
Kiran at the Clinton News Network, or should that be the Cartoon News Network? Anyhow, what on earth led this juvenile acting NYC nightclubber to think that she was worthy of a $700,000 paycheck? It must really burn her up to see that life at FNC is carrying on without her, and even better than it ever was before. Ailes knows what he is doing, and I think he just showed this little Nepalese girl that the world doesn’t revolve around her. There are ethics, morals and rules in this society, and I think that Chetry wanted all of that to be thrown out the window so that she could be made Queen. Sorry dear, it didn’t happen.
Now that she’s at CNN, Chetry can now devote more of her time to the greatness of homosexual marriage (sounds like she really supports the gay lifestyle) and the value of throwing back some cold ones. Such a professional. Now, just who is Ms. Kiran going to demand be thrown down the stairs next?
John B. // March 18, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I see that Fox had yet another fill in Fox girl on today. I guess that blonde cutie that they brought in from the west coast for Kiran didn’t work out. Maybe it’s beginning to sink in to the “know it all’s” in the Fox front office that they blew it big time when they lost Kiran. She was the best lady anchor that they had and they lost her to CNN. Kiran was a real Fox fox but it takes more than looks alone to make it as a news anchor and Kiran had it all, looks, intelligence, personallity and a quick wit. She made it fun to watch Fox News in the morning. Good luck to you at CNN Kiran. I’m sure that you will do well there. I’m also sure that you will bring a lot of former Fox viewers along with you.
George R. // March 18, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Kiran is a unique personality that initially draws your attention to her beauty, but then keeps it by her intelligence and wit. I’m extremely disappointed she is at CNN. I’m not even sure when she can be seen. I don’t think she will do well in their unimaginative and ultraserious format. I hope Kiran does not drop from public veiw.
Kristina // March 18, 2007 at 6:02 pm
There is one good thing about Gretchen being on in the morning though. I now get to work on time because I don’t sit around all morning watching Fox and Friends. I miss Kiran too and always thought she didn’t want a bigger job at Fox. Aparently, she did and they just didn’t let her have it.
Jim // March 18, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Loved…ah…what was her name? Oh…Kiran…yes, that was it. Well, we have Julie Banderas, and she’s worth watching!
Actually, I think Fox did the correct thing with demands like that. Also, too-high salary cost gets passed on to the advertiser, and they pass the cost on to us as buyers of the products. So, that was our money!
Dawn // March 19, 2007 at 9:35 am
Couldn’t believe my eyes when I accidentaly tuned into CNN. I was wondering what happened to Kiren. Big loss for FNC. I’m not sure CNN appreciates what they have in Kiren, she’s too robotic, but that’s what CNN likes I guess. Also miss Lauren Green where is she? I too feel Gretchen is boring. I miss Juliet Huddy too, saw her on Channel 5 here in NY with Mike Jerrick, they’re very good together. Roger, you’re slipping up, however, if the story is true about Kiren’s agent wanting$ 700,000 that’s outrageous.
Randy // March 19, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I have to guess that more viewers watch F&F than the other Fox shows, since most viewers work days. For me, Kiran, Juliet, and to some extent E.D. made the netwrok successful. Many have noted how comfortable they were with Kiran and how bad Gretchen is. It’s hard to tell what the network is trying to do but it sounds to me like Kiran and her agent wanted to be sure she moved on. I’ll be looking for Kiran on CNN in the morning and for Gretchens replacement. Why not Megan, E.D., or Juliet, why Gretchen?
mark s. // March 19, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Too bad for Kiren, been a personthat grew up in another country, i’m always proud for people that make it in this country and Kiran been from Nepal someone different some that was not pretty blond someone i could relate to, not a look a like, blondie and air heads like Gretchen, please give the viewers a brake. I don’t watch Fox & friends any more, Gretchen is so boring and the blondie on the weekends Courtney the biggest air head of them all,living in California you see women like her all over the place pretty face nice body but nothing en la cabeza. Hope you get a nice latino or hispanic woman, you know there is a lot darker people in the U.S.A. Than blondies, I feel that FOX is a racist station only blancos. No black women or latino and the ones you have act too white. I liked watching FFFFFFOX but no more. I guess I will start watching Univision or Telemundo from now on. CNN AND MSNBC SUCK, so I guess i won’t be seen Kiren again. Adios pendejos.
Patricia // March 20, 2007 at 10:50 am
Like most of the people before me I feel that FOX made a big mistake. I think a discussion was in order with Kiran, and that everyone is entitled to negotiations. I can’t believe Karin would have someone threaten another persons job. Especially one that doesn’t have near the talent or beauty Kiran has. Kiran was a breath of fresh air and she and E.D were shinning stars on Fox and Friends. Steve and Brian are great but there is no carisma between them and Gretchen. I get tired of hearing she was a former beauty queen it sure doesn’t come across the screen. She doesn’t fit. Find myself switching channels to get away from her. We used to be a faithful Fox family! Please enough with the overflow of blondes! Being blonde doesn’t qualify you for E.D.’s shoes. Not happening!! The closest you came was with Kiran. Fix it please.
chris // March 20, 2007 at 11:01 am
gretchen carslon isnt to smart in my opinion. she doesnt know what she is talking about most of the time. what a mistake for letting kiran leave. a super cute news gal and smart too. to bad for fox.
Catherine T. // March 20, 2007 at 11:27 am
FoxNews should fire the attorney that fired Kiran. She obviously has no sense of what the fans of Fox&Friends want, nor does she have “sense of the pen.” Her letter responding to Kiran’s agent was definitely lacking a clear, thoughtful accounting of events that compelled her to hatchet Kiran so easily. Does the attorney have other hidden agenda in her career? I wonder.
Tina Mitchell // March 20, 2007 at 12:57 pm
I used to love Fox & Friends during the week, however, since Gretchen is on, I do not really care if I see it or not. I really wanted Kiran to take E.D.’s place. I really liked E.D., but I if she moved to another spot I was so hoping Kiran could take her place. I don’t have anything against Gretchen. She just doesn’t have what it takes for the show she is doing.
dave angeloni // March 20, 2007 at 3:46 pm
I really liked Kiran and had a chance to have my picture with her outside your studio the weekend before Thanksgiving. She was very nice and cordial not to mention easy on the eyes.I watched your show because it was entertaining and fun.I now struggle to watch because it is not as light as it used to be.To be frank,I watched the show because she was in it and added the touch that it took to make me a veiwer.She was smart and pretty and un-offencive.I think you may have dropped the ball on this one! I guess I will now be looking for her on CNN!!
IAN AND GINNY // March 20, 2007 at 8:32 pm
WOW WHAT A SHOCKER, WE ENJOYED WATCHING FOX WITH Kiran Chetry AS PART OF THE TEAM, THEY ALL SEEMED SO NATURAL AND SEEMED TO GET A LONG SO WELL WHICH MADE THE NEWS ENTERTAINING. WE WISH HER WELL AND WE WILL HOP OVER TO CNN AND CHECK HER OUT THERE. FOX ….ITS YOUR LOSS.
BARBARA ann // March 20, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Sorry to see Kiran go really liked her as part of the family. Also sorry her and her agent went for more and more dollars,because she was better then that. And Gretchen is boring and no fun in her person.Way too bad all parties need to remember we are attached to our news family. What one will do for large amounts of money is very sad to go to cnn hope her bottom of that barrel has a basement for her!!!!!!!
YJ // March 21, 2007 at 4:32 pm
I would love to see their ratings over the next couple of months. I know the weekend show has suffered because of Kiran’s absence. She was passed over for the weekday job and had every right to ask for more or walk. Gretchen is second best to Kiran.
J Hayes // March 21, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Does anyone know the cnn schedule for Kiran Chetry.
I sure miss her on Fox News. That show will not be the
same without her!! Big mistake by her agent and Fox News.
Terry Lee // March 21, 2007 at 11:44 pm
I’m following Kiran to cnn. You guys made a bad mistake. I would dump Greta, Steve, and your Miss America.
Mike Mc // March 22, 2007 at 2:40 pm
It was a huge mistake for Fox in allowing Kiran to leave. Gretchen is a stiff. It is true that many males watched F+F because of Kiran’s beauty, but she was very good and a great fit with the guys in the morning, and made getting up at 6:00 AM much easier. I will follow her to CNN.
Linda Crowell // March 22, 2007 at 3:19 pm
I think everyone is missing the picture of what really happened to E.D.Hill. She was taking of Fox and Friends. Brian might be to blame. She’s not happy and didn’t even know it was going to happen. Now she has been moved again,I’m sure when her contract is up she will leave. Fox is really stupid and deserve lower ratings. I do not watch anymore and used to be hooked on the program every morning.
Mona S. // March 22, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Bring E.D. Hill back to Fox & Friends. No one has been the same since she left. Do not enjoy Kelly’s reporting at all. Kiran should not have tried to pull that littl stunt, just was not nice!!!! Good to see Fox has ethics even when it hurts a little. The majority of your reporters are simply super. Just hate to see changes in the spots that we really enjoy! Foz is wonderful!
M.S.
Joe // March 23, 2007 at 12:23 am
I’m sorry but Gretchen Carlson sucks. I don’t even watch Fox & Friends anymore.
Ron // March 23, 2007 at 2:23 am
Whoever’s in charge of Fox & Friends has to be a stiff. I mean come on, … if you fill a vacancy with Gretchen Carlson, you have to be a stiff (because stiffs like stiffs, … they like their own boring kind).
I can see if Gretchen were quick-witted, lively, smart, and beautiful, … but she’s not. She’s just smart, that’s about it. T.V. Personalities need much more.
Sue Hayes // March 23, 2007 at 8:48 am
In my personal opionion, you need to bring E.D. Hill back to Fox & Friends. Karen was okay, but she was not up on the facts like E.D. Hill is. E.D., Brian and Steve all had good chemistry together. I miss her so much on the morning news. I am a Fox News fan, but I find myself turning the morning news over to one of our local stations in the mornings now. I get bored with what is happening. You really need to desperately bring E.D. Hill back. I am unhappy that Karen left Fox for CNN. I thought she would be wiser in her decision making. Money isn’t everything. She is okay but not worth $700,000 yearly. I think fox made a good decision, but please bring E.D. back.
Doug O'Brien // March 23, 2007 at 6:42 pm
As a long time follower of Fox & Friends and Karin Chetry, it saddens me that their working relationship has ended… Her wit, humor, and great chemistry she had with every situation she was in, will be missed… I hope CNN will find out soon what a gem they have in Karin and use it to promote what I think will be in time, will be a tremendous following… To you Karin and Chris, I wish you all the best…
KP // March 23, 2007 at 6:47 pm
No matter our opinion of Kiran, it would be nice if everyone would take the time to spell her name correctly:
It is spelled KIRAN. NOT KAREN, KIERAN OR KIRIN.
A.M. // March 23, 2007 at 7:50 pm
FOX News blew it by letting Kirin go..I wish I knew the exact reasons for that mistake, but irregardless, I’ll be
following her career now on CNN.
Kiran will be filling in for Paula next Monday and Friday nights, and doing special reports for American Morning all next week, as well. They’re keeping her busy.(:
Josephine deWaal // March 23, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Kiran Chetry has witt and charm, why lose her to CNN?
Get her back and soon!!! Steve & Brian will look better too!They lost a real pal, she’s so pretty, smart and cute!!
You want us to watch CNN???
Randale Coleman // March 24, 2007 at 12:03 am
I say go for the gusto and put Julie Banderas on weekday mornings…and Courtney Friel on weekends…that’s enough for any man.
Vern Cole // March 24, 2007 at 9:48 am
Kirin, Juliet, Julian, Mike, and Linda Vester were the best things that ever happened to FOX, but the network has seen fit to axt all of them. FOX is on it’s way down hill.
Vern Cole // March 24, 2007 at 8:31 pm
I believe that if CNN were to go after the contracts of Juliet Huddy and Mike Jerrick then make a show running in the same time slot as Fox and Friends with Mike, Juliet, and Karin they would kill Fox and Friends in the ratings war. Fox and Friends weekend edition has really gone down hill since the three of them left.
Vern Cole // March 24, 2007 at 8:33 pm
One other thing, if some of those anchors on network televion can get as high as 10 million then Karin is every bit woth at least a million.
Vern Cole // March 24, 2007 at 8:33 pm
One other thing, if some of those anchors on network televion can get as high as 10 million then Karin is every bit worth at least a million.
Martha // March 24, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Bring E.D. Hill back to F&F Weekdays!! Gretchen has no personality and lacks E.D.’s quick, well-informed wit. Steve and Brian look like they’ve lost their best friends, and I share their pain!
DonDeAgo // March 25, 2007 at 12:10 am
Vern, that’s a great idea. Putting Kiran, Mike and Juliet back together on the same show would kill Fox & Friends especially if they used the same format and let the three anchors adlib, joke, tease and interact with each other the way that they did on Fox & Friends. At least at CNN they could truly be “fair and balanced” news anchors. It look’s to me like in the near future we will not be hearing them blowing off at Fox about how great their ratings are. I tune in to the weekend show long enough to see who the anchors are and I have seen three different replacement anchors for Kiran in the last three weeks. Maybe that stupid attorney in the Fox front office is beginning to realize what they lost when she told Kiran to take a walk. It really doesn’t matter to me anyway as I switched over to CNN when Kiran left.
Randale Coleman // March 25, 2007 at 12:20 am
What about eye candy? No one cared about E.D. Hills’ wit…jeez…
Julie and Courtney are where it’s at…news isn’t the issue, we can get news instantly anywhere…I want beauty, and Julie Banderas is a goddess…
Bill Fett // March 25, 2007 at 8:24 am
Sad but true. Ailes knows that Fox’s audience is by far male. Attractive women who can read a teleprompter is all they need. Heck, that’s why I watch. Fox runs the same headline stories over and over. It is not my constant source for news. What do you think they would have to offer CNN for Solidad? Just wishfull thinking.
jo stein // March 25, 2007 at 10:50 am
How do you know when Kiran will be on? I have been looking for her every morning but there is no schedule. I no longer bother with Fox and Friends. Their new choices are not people with whom I want to be friends. They are a total waste of time.
Leslie // March 25, 2007 at 11:02 am
I can’t stand Gretchen Carlson - it’s really too bad that Kiran wasn’t named as the female anchor for Fox & Friends. Watching Carlson is like watching one of those big-eyed, hyperactive, yipping mini dogs - according to science, it has a brain but never seems to display much intelligence. I used to watch Fox & Friends from 6am - 7am, but since Carlson is now on everyday at 6AM, I’ve had to get my morning news elsewhere. Shame on Fox!
Kep // March 25, 2007 at 11:29 am
Many of you guys on here talk of how you miss Kiran, and that’s okay. The thing is, you don’t miss the real Kiran, just the Kiran that she presented herself as on Fox News Channel. In my opinion, she appeared to not take sides and tried to come off as neutral, selling herself as this sweet girl, but I kinda think she just did what she had to do at Fox to make her life there a little easier until she could break ranks someday. Now that she’s at CNN, watch and see just how fair and unbiased Kiran turns out to be. She’s a liberal and will report the news with that slant, just watch and see. It’s probably true that the conservative environment at Fox got to be too much for Kiran. She’s a smart girl, and I don’t think that her move to CNN was a last minute manuever on her part. I think she desired it and planned it far ahead of time, wanting to make a big splash and controversy about it all. I think it was all a ruse.
Judy // March 25, 2007 at 8:24 pm
love Kiran, GREAT LOSS TO FOX & FRIENDS. They need her back!!!!!!!!!!!
Lou // March 26, 2007 at 4:08 am
I started watching FOX news a few years ago because of Page Hopkins. I soon realized there was a small legion of leggetes, with “Page” as the “Leading Lady, of FOX News’ Legion of International Leggy Correspondants.
Kirin soon became a staple (not as in centerfold, but-why not!)
Fox has many angry men and women on their night shows. Why not let Gretchen join them? She really does not fit in with the morning crew-constantly trying to overtalk everyone, and considering how fast Brian talks thats something!
Steve Doucey is just fine, and when Kiren was their, things went smooth!
Please bring Kiren back.
You at least did something right by getting rid of the ‘trailer’ correspondent!
….ummm why doesn’t Fox News consider bringing on ‘Maria Quiban’ as a weather personality if not at least a news reader?!
…
FOX NEWS-Please get it together!…….I will also switch stations if Kiren does not come back. (…or if Maria is not hired!)
hmmmph
Bill // March 26, 2007 at 6:56 am
I never see Kiran Chetry on cnn. Did she get a show or is she a regular on another show. I hear all this talk about salary and talent but never see her
Bill // March 26, 2007 at 6:58 am
I never see Karin Chetry’s husband Chris Knowles on fox anymore
DonDeAgo // March 27, 2007 at 12:42 pm
I watched Paula Zahn’s show last night which Kiran hosted.
Kiran did a great job and looked great as well but I was disapointed that they didn’t put her on the stool that Paula often uses so we guys once again could check out her beautiful legs. Oh well, she will be on again Friday. Maybe she will use the stool on that show.
A.M. // March 27, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Here’s an excerpt from the transcript of last night’s “Paula Zahn Now” show which Kiran hosted.
Liberal slant? I don’t think so:
CHETRY: “Out in the Open” tonight, cold, hard cash that’s fuelling the race for the White House. In the campaign leading up to the 2008 elections, money may be more important than the issues or ideas for Republicans and Democrats alike. But isn’t it ironic that the Democrats, the party championing the interest of the poor, the working class, are hobnobbing with the rich and super rich to fill their campaign coffers”
milli brown // March 27, 2007 at 4:43 pm
I’ve been wondering what happened to Kirin for the last few weeks and was stunned to see her last night filling in for Paula Zahn on CNN as I was channel surfing. I was stunned. I loved Kirin. As a blonde female, I can honestly say that I am sick of all of the blonde females on Fox. Kirin was personality plus. As a former guest on F&F’s several years ago, I will share with you that E.D.Hill could not have been more of an ice princess. Being from Texas, the producer assured me that she loved guests from Texas…she never even said hello to me before the cameras started taping. Needless, to say, I was glad to see her go.
Phil Greene // March 27, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Kiran Chetry and Meagan Kelly are captivating. CNN sucks but I will watch just to see Miss Chetry. FOX should make every effort to get Kiran back.
SH // March 28, 2007 at 12:49 pm
After reading far too many of these comments I can’t fail to notice that many of these individuals “appalled” by the departure of Ms. Chetry from FNC to CNN don’t even know how to spell her name. Pay attention now…it’s KIRAN.
I too am disappointed with FNC as of late and find myself watching less and less. F&F has become intolerable as both Steve and Brian seem to know very little of what they are discussing and the blonde du jour is of little help to either.