Former Fox News host Melissa Francis opened up in a recent interview with Megyn Kelly about her exit from the network, especially in light of Tucker Carlson’s departure. She recalled a disturbing incident where a manager accidentally included her in an internal email using misogynistic and sexist language about her. When she confronted Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott, Francis says Scott dismissed it—and the manager remains employed.
Francis highlighted the hypocrisy, saying Fox claims to support women while tolerating a toxic culture. She noted that the same man who insulted her contributed to communications revealed in the Dominion case—yet still works at the network.
She also revealed that she was abruptly removed from the air using a teleprompter, shortly after she raised concerns about pay disparity. Francis had filed a gender-based wage complaint against Fox, which later resulted in a $15 million settlement in 2022.
Francis’s story sheds light on the ongoing issues of sexism and retaliation within the network, contrasting sharply with its public image. Her experience underscores what she sees as Fox News’ failure to genuinely support its female employees.
