September 4, 2026

SCHRÖDINGER’S ANCHORWOMAN: Statement From Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer Contradicts Reports of Her Parting Ways With Fox.

On Friday morning, Maria Bartiromo’s attorney released a statement countering previously reported information regarding her employment status with Fox News:

For many years, Maria Bartiromo hosted three number one rated television shows on Fox channels. She has been, without question,  one of the hardest working journalists throughout her award winning career.

The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false. Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise. Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth.

Bryan Freedman, Attorney for Maria Bartiromo

The Hollywood Reporter speculates:

It is not entirely clear what argument the attorney plans to make, though TV contracts are typically “pay to play,” meaning that talent is meant to get paid through the length of the deal, regardless of whether they are still used on-air. In previous high-profile exits, talent will negotiate a settlement with the channel, giving them less cash but allowing them to pursue opportunities elsewhere. In other cases, talent continue to take pay through the remainder of their deals.

A spokesperson for Fox News did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Freedman is known for negotiating high profile exits for his journalist clients. Cuomo filed a $125 million arbitration claim against CNN after being fired by the network for giving advice to his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The case has not yet been resolved. Lemon is said to have agreed to a multi-million settlement deal after parting ways with the network in 2023.

Stay tuned.

Posted at 2:35 pm by Ed Driscoll