Did Juan Williams leave 'The Five'? Former NPR analyst's absence leads to speculation

Did Juan Williams leave Five? This question popped in he of many audience members since former NPR analyst was absent from a recent telecast. Juan Williams’ absence led to emergence of details when he was fired from NPR. absence also led to NPR Chief Vivien Schiller’s interview resurfacing again where she explained reason for Juan’s dismissal. She also revealed that in past, Juan was violated NPR’s code of ethics on several occasions.

Did Juan Williams leave Five?

Juan Williams is famous for his political opinions on Fox News show, Five. But before he began his stint with Fox News, Juan Williams worked with NPR as an analyst. But he was n fired from NPR, which led him to begin working with Fox News. Recently, Juan Williams was absent from a Five telecast. This led to many fans questioning, ‘Did Juan Williams leave Five?’

Juan Williams’ absence led to speculation that he might have been replaced from show. As this speculation spre furr, details about his fallout with NPR resurfaced. According to Hollywood Reporter’s report, Juan Williams was fired from NPR in 2010. Williams was fired from NPR after he me depreciative comments about Muslim passengers on planes during his appearance on O’Reilly Factor.

Juan Williams’ comment received immense backlash this was allegedly reason for him being fired from NPR.  But Juan’s dismissal led to many conservative groups criticizing NPR’s move. This outrage from groups les to NPR chief Vivien Schiller talking about Juan’s dismissal in an interview with New York Times. In interview, Schiller said that Juan Williams was let go for not following news code of ethics. She revealed that Williams in past has violated this code several times.

Moreover, NPR code does not allow its members to engage in outside speaking engagement which Juan did get involved in. But days after this interview, Schiller apologized for way Juan’s dismissal was handled. Schiller also ded that y firmly stand behind ir decision.  After being fired from NPR, Juan Williams was hired by Fox News for a three-year contract at price tag of $2 million.

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