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Fox News on Friday parted ways with host Eric Bolling and
canceled the show he co-anchored amid allegations that he
sent lewd, unsolicited messages to network employees.

In a brief statement provided to Business Insider, Fox News
confirmed the cancelation of “The Fox News Specialists,” which
was first reported by the Huffington Post on Friday.

“We thank Eric for his ten years of service to our loyal viewers
and wish him the best of luck,” a network spokesperson said.

Bolling
was suspended from Fox News last month amid
allegations that he sent unsolicited photos of male genitalia to
several employees at Fox News and Fox Business Network, where
he was featured before joining Fox News.

The former anchor has denied the allegations,
and sued reporter Yashar Ali for defamation over the
story. 

Friday’s decision may preclude a larger lineup shakeup that some
at the network have speculated about since Bolling’s suspension
last month. 

CNN’s Brian Stelter
reported in August that conservative pundit Laura Ingraham
was in serious discussions t0 join Fox News’ primetime lineup.

Two sources familiar with the situation told Business
Insider last month that the lineup was still in question but
many suspected “The Five” would move back to its old 5 p.m. slot,
making way for Ingraham to occupy the 9 p.m. slot, where “The
Five” moved earlier this year. Ingraham’s show could also air at
10 p.m., moving host Sean Hannity into the 9 p.m. slot.