JUST IN: Longtime Fox News Host Breaks Silence On Career Plans

Longtime Fox News personality Steve Doocy is putting retirement rumors to rest, revealing that he has no intention of walking away from television despite stepping back from his familiar seat on the “Fox & Friends” couch.

The veteran broadcaster, who turns 70 on October 19, says his career is entering an exciting new chapter rather than approaching its conclusion.

In a recent interview with TV Insider, Doocy discussed his future at Fox News, his unconventional new broadcasting arrangement and why he remains enthusiastic about his work after three decades with the network.

Doocy surprised longtime viewers in May 2025 when he announced he was leaving his regular studio role on “Fox & Friends,” the morning program he helped establish as one of cable news television’s most recognizable shows.

After nearly 30 years of early mornings and studio broadcasts, the announcement prompted speculation that the veteran host might be preparing to retire.

But Doocy had something entirely different in mind.

Rather than leave Fox News, he relocated to Florida and transitioned into a traveling correspondent role, visiting communities across the country and interviewing Americans outside the traditional studio setting.

Now, more than a year after making that change, Doocy says the arrangement has renewed his enthusiasm for broadcasting.

“My plan is just to keep going and do exactly what I’m doing,” Doocy told TV Insider.

“If it were boring, which has never been boring, I would think twice about it. But I’m having so much fun doing it, and we’re kind of inventing a new way to do this where we use the latest technology called LiveView Technologies (LVT). We can be anywhere, and we can walk anywhere.”

The new format allows Doocy to work approximately three or four days each week while traveling to different locations and speaking directly with people about their lives and experiences.

It also gives him an opportunity to conduct longer interviews than the traditional cable news format typically allows.

Some conversations now stretch eight to 10 minutes, providing more time to explore stories and personalities without the constant pressure of short television segments.

According to Doocy, viewers have responded positively, with audiences remaining engaged as the interviews unfold.

His travels have already taken him to a variety of locations, including the remote Michigan farm of rock musician and outspoken conservative Ted Nugent.

Broadcasting from Nugent’s property presented a technical challenge because of its isolated location.

The production team ultimately relied on Starlink satellite technology to establish a dependable connection, demonstrating how advances in broadcasting equipment have made Doocy’s mobile format possible.

For the longtime television host, the transition has also brought significant personal benefits.

After decades of early-morning schedules, Doocy now enjoys greater flexibility and more time with his wife of 40 years, Kathy, along with their children and grandchildren.

The change has allowed him to maintain his broadcasting career while spending more time with family.

That family includes his son, Peter Doocy, who has developed his own prominent career at Fox News.

Peter serves as the network’s senior White House correspondent and hosts “The Sunday Briefing,” regularly covering the Trump administration and questioning senior government officials.

The younger Doocy has become a familiar presence in White House press briefings, where his exchanges with administration spokespeople frequently attract national attention.

Steve Doocy acknowledged that watching his son’s career develop has been one of the most rewarding aspects of his life.

He also shared an amusing observation about how viewers sometimes compare the two journalists.

“I do believe Peter is doing a better job than you are doing,” Doocy recalled people telling him when they recognize him in public.

Rather than taking offense, the veteran broadcaster said he and his wife agree with the compliment.

The father-son connection represents a notable part of Fox News history, with both generations establishing recognizable roles at the network.

Steve Doocy’s career dates back to Fox News’ earliest days.

He joined the network in 1996, the year it launched, and became part of “Fox & Friends” in 1998.

Over the following decades, he helped turn the program into a fixture of morning cable television, interviewing political leaders, celebrities, authors and everyday Americans.

His tenure has spanned multiple presidential administrations, major national events and substantial changes in the television news industry.

As Fox News celebrates its 30th anniversary, Doocy remains one of the personalities most closely associated with the network’s growth.

His decision to leave the studio without leaving the network reflects a different approach to the later stages of a broadcasting career.

Instead of retiring from a profession he still enjoys, Doocy has adapted his role to accommodate new technology, more travel and a more flexible schedule.

The result is a format that allows him to remain connected to viewers while exploring stories beyond the usual political headlines.

And despite approaching his 70th birthday, Doocy says he has no plans to establish a retirement date.

“So as long as I am still upright and can still walk, I’m going to go for walks with people. I love it,” he said.

For viewers who wondered whether his departure from the “Fox & Friends” couch marked the end of an era, Doocy’s message is unmistakable.

After three decades at Fox News, he still enjoys telling stories, meeting people and connecting with audiences across the country.

He may have traded the familiar red couch for the open road, but Steve Doocy isn’t ready to sign off.