Steve Doocy, a long-time co-host of “Fox & Friends,” announced on Thursday, May 1, 2025, that he will reduce his full-time presence at the network’s New York City, New York studios. Doocy will move permanently to Florida, contributing to the morning show three days each week.
The announcement was made during the Thursday morning broadcast, where Doocy shared the changes in his professional life after nearly thirty years with Fox News.
“After decades of getting up at 3:30 and driving into NYC in the dark, today is the last day I will host the show…from the couch,” Doocy told viewers. “I am not retiring, I’m not leaving the show. I’m still a host — but it’s time for a change.”
Set to turn 70 next year, Doocy has been part of Fox News since its start in 1996 and was a founding co-host of “Fox & Friends” when it launched in 1998. With more than 6,800 early morning wake-ups and over 31,000 hours of live television from the show’s “curvy couch,” he is now transitioning to a “coast-to-coast” hosting role.
In his new role, Doocy will broadcast from Florida and travel nationwide, focusing on on-the-ground segments like visits to local diners and community events, a staple of the show. Recent reports included a live segment from Chicken N Pickle, a pickleball venue in suburban Kansas City, Missouri.
“It’s going to make it easier for me to report from Florida and other parts of America that don’t get a lot of network airtime,” Doocy explained. “I’ll be going from the Carolinas to the Keys. From Middle America to Mar-a-Lago.”
The decision to reduce his role followed discussions with Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott, whom Doocy has known for over 30 years.
“She gave me a great option — to keep working on this show… just not every day,” Doocy said. “Essentially it’s the Johnny Carson deal. Remember Johnny worked his three days in Burbank, and I’ll be based in Florida. Which means you may never see me in a necktie again.”
While Doocy transitions to this new role, co-hosts Brian Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt, and Lawrence Jones will continue to anchor the show from the New York studio. No replacement will be made for Doocy’s position on the couch.
Doocy acknowledged the impact of the morning show schedule on his family life.
“When my kids were growing up, I never had breakfast with them. I was here. Kathy did everything,” Doocy shared. “But starting tomorrow, I’m going to have breakfast with my grandkids and my children whenever I can.”
This new phase in Doocy’s career will start with visits to family. He plans to travel to Washington, DC, to visit his newborn grandson, George, and then to Dallas, Texas, to see his daughter Sally, who is expecting her second child in July.
Doocy’s transition is part of a trend among high-profile news anchors, such as NBC’s Lester Holt and “The Today Show’s” Hoda Kotb, who have also shifted to roles with reduced time commitments.
President Donald Trump, a regular “Fox & Friends” viewer, recorded a congratulatory message for Doocy that was aired during the Thursday broadcast, commending his coverage over the years.
Throughout his career at Fox News, Doocy has conducted interviews with numerous political figures, including President Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. According to Nielsen Research, “Fox & Friends” has maintained its position as the number one cable news morning show since 2001.
Before joining Fox, Doocy served as a reporter at various local TV stations and briefly anchored at WCBS in New York. He also hosted “House Party with Steve Doocy” and a children’s show called “Not Just News.”
Doocy expressed gratitude to colleagues and gave a special acknowledgment to executive producer Megan Albano for her assistance in adjusting to his new schedule.
“I’m transitioning from ‘It’s time to make the donuts’ to ‘It’s time to make the breakfast, Grandpa,'” Doocy concluded. “Now step on it.”
