Fox News host Neil Cavuto quits the network but has plenty of homes to retreat to

Neil Cavuto in 2016. – Getty Images

Longtime Fox News host Neil Cavuto is leaving the network after 28 years — ending his run as one of the few remaining anchors on that cable channel willing to criticize President-elect Donald Trump openly.

After rumors about Cavuto’s exit began to surface in the early hours of Dec. 19, yubi a Fox News spokesperson confirmed that the 66-year-old “Your World” host, who is based in New Jersey, is leaving the network immediately after making his final appearance on the Dec. 19 episode of the show.

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“Neil Cavuto’s illustrious career has been a master class in journalism and we’re extremely proud of his incredible 28-year run with Fox News Media,” the statement read. “His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry. We wish him a heartfelt farewell and all the best on his next chapter.”

According to the New York Post, Cavuto — whose contract with Fox News was due to expire at the end of December — declined a “generous” offer to renew the deal.

Cavuto has been a consistent presence on Fox News since it launched in 1996, with “Your World” as one of its first programs. He hosts several other shows for Fox News and its sister channel, Fox Business, including “Cavuto Live” and “Cavuto: Coast to Coast.”

In recent years, Cavuto made a name for himself as one of the network’s only on-air personalities to call out Trump, fact-checking a number of statements during Trump’s first presidency and criticizing policies he did not agree with.

In return, Trump — who has made no secret that Fox News is his preferred viewing option and that he spends a lot of time watching it — has frequently taken aim at Cavuto, going as far as to brand him “foolish” and “stupid” in 2020 after the anchor slammed the then-president’s alleged use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.

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During his latest campaign, Trump issued a withering takedown of Cavuto, after the TV host reported that the Republican former president had lost his only debate with the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.

“Neil Cavuto, Fox’s Lowest Rated Anchor, is one of the WORST on Television. I actually prefer the losers at CNN and MSDNC!” Trump wrote in a post on his social-media site Truth Social DJT.

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It is not yet known what Cavuto plans to do next — or whether he will retire from his full-time career on-air and enjoy some R&R at one of his expansive properties.

Records show that Cavuto and his wife, Mary, own several homes in the U.S., including a 9,403-square-foot property in Mendham, N.J., which he purchased for $6.3 million in 2007.

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Located in a very upscale neighborhood, the grand home sits at the end of a long drive and is surrounded by trees to afford its owners maximum privacy. A large swimming pool sits in the back of the home.

The duo also own a penthouse in Singer Island, Fla., which they purchased for $7.3 million in 2021, according to property records.

Described in its original listing as a “transcendent masterpiece,” the couple’s Florida unit is on the 19th floor of an upscale condominium and boasts five bedrooms and 5½ bathrooms.

The 7,977-square-foot home boasts incredible ocean views from its sky-high perch, while its interior offers a very opulent and lavish decor.

“Meticulously designed and standing alone as a prized and vivid jewel on coveted Ocean Drive, each distinct room in this resplendent, light-filled refuge in the sky lifts the spirits to beautiful new heights,” the listing continued.

Clearly designed with entertaining in mind, the penthouse features two kitchens, a wet bar and a wraparound terrace.

Cavuto and his wife have been using their New Jersey property as their primary residence for many years, allowing for the on-air personality to commute quickly into New York City to host his shows.

However, in the wake of his Fox News exit, the duo might opt to spend much more time in the Sunshine State, fleeing the bitter winter weather in favor of some beach time.

Together, the couple share three children: biological daughter Tara, 22, and adopted sons Bradley and Jeremy.