Bolling Point Who is Eric Bolling and what happened to him?

In 2020, Bolling received an Emmy nomination for Best Commentator

The former Fox News host hasn’t been able to find his footing after departing the network in 2017, with brief stints at Blaze Media, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and most recently, Newsmax.

Eric Bolling is no stranger to controversy, but his latest departure from Newsmax – just seven years after parting ways with Fox News – has left many of his fans and viewers wondering what’s in store.

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Former Fox Host Eric Bolling flashes a smile as he sits on the panel of Fox News Channel’s The Five at FOX Studios on January 17, 2017, in New York CityCredit: Getty

Who is Eric Bolling?

Eric Thomas Bolling is a TV personality, author, and conservative political commentator.

Bolling was born on March 2, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois.

After graduating from Rollins College with a degree in economics, he had a brief stint in professional baseball, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates before a rotator cuff injury cut his career short.

Bolling then worked as a commodities trader on Wall Street and served as a panelist on CNBC’s Fast Money.

In March 2008, Bolling joined Fox Business Network as a financial analyst.

He went on to serve as a co-host for several shows, including Happy Hour, Follow the Money with Eric Bolling, and Cashin’ In.

He also appeared as one of the five co-hosts on The Five and served as a guest host for several Fox News opinion shows, including Fox and Friends and The O’Reilly Factor.

In 2016, he wrote Wake Up America: The Nine Virtues That Made Our Nation Great – and Why We Need Them More Than Ever.

The following year, he published his second book, The Swamp: Washington’s Murky Pool of Corruption and Cronyism and How Trump Can Drain It.

In May 2017, Bolling, alongside Katherine Timpf and Eboni Williams, began serving as co-host of Fox News Specialists.

After departing Fox News, Bolling joined the Conservative Review’s CRTV in the summer of 2018.

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He later began hosting a TV show on TheBlaze network titled America.

In 2019, Bolling started hosting America This Week for Sinclair Broadcast Group, though the show was quietly canceled in January 2021.

He then launched a podcast with former football player Brett Favre, aptly titled Bolling with Favre.

Bolling currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife, Adrienne.

What happened to Eric Bolling?

On August 4, 2017, HuffPost published a piece on Bolling, claiming that he allegedly sent unsolicited, salacious text messages to his female colleagues at Fox News and Fox Business Network.

The report also alleged that Bolling made several unwanted advances toward his female colleagues, along with inappropriate, lewd comments.

Bolling denied the allegations but was suspended from Fox News the following day, pending an investigation.

On September 7, 2017, Bolling departed Fox News, leading to the cancellation of Fox News Specialists.

“Eric Bolling and Fox have agreed to part ways amicably,” the network said in a statement, as reported by HuffPost.

“We thank Eric for his ten years of service to our loyal viewers and wish him the best of luck,” the network added.

Tragically, the same day Bolling was let go from Fox, his 19-year-old son, Eric, died from an accidental drug overdose.

Bolling later established the Eric Chase Foundation “in memory of his son as a platform for combatting the scourge of opioids that claims tens of thousands of American lives each year,” as reported on his website.

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Former Fox Host Eric Bolling sits on the panel of Fox News Channel’s The Five as Bob Beckel rejoins the show at FOX Studios on January 17, 2017, in New York CityCredit: Getty

How long was Eric Bolling with Newsmax?

Newsmax Media, Inc. is a cable news and digital media company focusing on political opinion commentary.

The network typically broadcasts or reports conservative, right-wing, and far-right news and opinion pieces.

In June 2021, Newsmax announced they had hired Eric Bolling to its lineup.

Bolling “is a consummate media professional who isn’t afraid to ask tough questions, get provocative answers, and challenge establishment thinking, ” Chris Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax, said in a statement, as reported by Deadline.

He began serving as a guest host on several network shows that summer.

In July 2021, Bolling officially began hosting Ering Bolling The Balance, quickly becoming one of Newsmax’s most-viewed shows.

The show, which aired weekdays at 8 pm ET, averaged 311,000 viewers in April 2024.

On May 31, 2024, Newsmax announced it was parting ways with Bolling.

“After working together for three years to produce, present, and break news for the American people, it’s time for Eric to embark on new endeavors,” said a statement on Bolling’s website, as reported by Deadline.

“Eric and Newsmax are grateful for their time together and proud of the work they have produced.”

Bolling posted a cryptic social media post alluding to his departure and next steps, writing “Stay Tuned,” on his Instagram.

As of June 5, 2024, no additional news concerning Bolling’s next career move has been announced.