Where is Rob Schmitt now? The ‘Fox and Friends First’ co-host left the show in August 2020 and is working at Newsmax currently.
Rob Schmitt is an American television personality who is best known as the co-host of Fox & Friends First.
The 38-year-old anchor is an Indiana University alum and has a degree in Journalism. He started working at the ABC affiliate WPLG-TV in Miami, Florida, in 2008.
He has worked at CBS Los Angeles and WNBC-TV as an anchor in 2011 and 2013 respectively. He joined Fox News in 2016 and stayed with the news channel until 2020.
As viewers often get attached to the hosts delivering the news, they were shocked when the news of his departure was confirmed.
So, why did he leave Fox News and where is he working currently?
Where Is Rob Schmitt Now After Leaving Fox News?
Rob Schmitt joined Newsmax after leaving his post at the Fox News where he co-hosted the program, Fox And Friends First.
He hosts its nightly program, Rob Schmitt Tonight. It first aired on Newsmax on 21st December 2020, as per Distractify.
Newsmax, a conservative cable news channel, started garnering many conservative viewers in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
Many viewers moved to Newsmax after voicing their disapproval of Fox’s coverage of the election. It further came into attention after former President Donald Trump tweeted numeorus clips from the network
Some viewers took it as a sign that Trump has sided with Newsmax who supported him throughout the presidential election.
What Happened To Rob Schmitt On Fox And Friends First?
Rob Schmitt left Fox and Friends First in August of 2020. Sharp-minded fans noticed something was amiss after he failed to appear in several episodes of the program.
At first, they simply believed he was on vacation and was celebrating his 37th birthday which co-incidentally fell on August 13.
He had shared a picture of him visiting his hometown Carmel, Indiana, on his Instagram. Fans took it as a sign he was taking some much-needed break from work.
However, the host later confirmed he had indeed left Fox and Friends First and was moving on to something new.
Rob did not reveal the reason for leaving Fox News so it’s uncertain if something happened at the news channel or if he simply left the channel voluntarily.
Rob Schmitt And Jillian Mele Dating Rumors: Is He married?
No, Rob Schmitt and Jillian Mele are not dating. And, he is not married.
Schmitt appears to be single based on his Instagram and other social media profiles.
His Instagram contains a mix of photos from his personal and professional life but he has never introduced anyone as his romantic partner.
He has shared photos with many beautiful women on his profile. As he never provided any captions, it’s difficult deduce if the were just friends or not.