Bill O’Reilly out at Fox News

NEW YORK Popular host Bill O’Reilly will no longer appear on Fox News, the network announced Wednesday.

O’Reilly has dealt with sexual harassment allegations, and Fox recently settled a suit involving O’Reilly brought by former reporter Juliet Huddy.

“After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning,” 21st Century Fox said in a statement.

In a letter to employees, Rupert Murdoch and his sons Lachlan and James, who run 21st Century Fox, said the decision “follows an extensive review done in collaboration with outside counsel.”

“By ratings standards, Bill O’Reilly is one of the most accomplished TV personalities in the history of cable news,” the three wrote. “In fact, his success by any measure is indisputable. Fox News has demonstrated again and again the strength of its talent bench. We have full confidence that the network will continue to be a powerhouse in cable news.

“Lastly, and most importantly, we want to underscore our consistent commitment to fostering a work environment built on the values of trust and respect.”

O’Reilly has been vacationing in Italy and was due to return April 24 to “The O’Reilly Factor,” which has run since 1996. Instead, Fox News will roll out its new lineup that day.

Tucker Carlson will be moving from 9 p.m. to take over O’Reilly’s 8 p.m. slot, while “The Five” will move to 9 p.m. with new co-host Jesse Watters. Eric Bolling, who had been a co-host of “The Five,” is taking the 5 p.m. hour by himself, though his new show will not debut until May 1.

Information from CNN was used in this report.