Shannon Bream, the former lawyer turned journalist, is about to make history as the first woman to permanently host Fox News Sunday. At 51 years old, Bream, who has been with the network since 2007, has been named as the successor to Chris Wallace, who left the position in 2021.
Fox News confirmed her new role on August 11, with CEO Suzanne Scott praising Bream as an “outstanding journalist, reporter, and anchor” who has developed a strong and lasting relationship with the network’s audience. Bream, who has covered some of the most significant stories in American history, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to helm one of the network’s most prestigious programs. She said, “It has been an honor to cover major news throughout Washington over the last 15 years at FOX News. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to host a Sunday show and look forward to this new role.”
Bream’s journey to becoming the permanent host of Fox News Sunday is marked by her diverse career. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, she earned her law degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1996, initially practicing law with a focus on race discrimination and harassment. However, her passion for politics and law eventually led her to journalism, where she transitioned to a news career in 2001. Her first journalistic role was with WBTV, a CBS affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina, before she moved on to Fox News in 2007, where she made a name for herself as a Supreme Court reporter and Chief Legal Correspondent.
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Shannon Bream has been revealed as Chris Wallace’s permanent replacement on FOX News SundayCredit: Fox News
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Bream has been with the network since 2007Credit: Rex
Bream has covered pivotal stories such as the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the impeachment of President Donald Trump, and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In addition, her book The Women of the Bible Speak became a New York Times bestseller, as did her follow-up Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak. Her transition from covering the law to hosting Fox News Sunday is a testament to her versatility and depth of experience.
Bream’s appointment follows a series of guest hosts, including Bret Baier, Mike Emanuel, and Dana Perino, who took the reins after Wallace’s departure. Wallace, who had hosted Fox News Sunday for 18 years, left the network to explore new opportunities in December 2021, citing his desire to move beyond politics and pursue other interests. He ultimately joined CNN, though the streaming platform CNN+ was shut down shortly after his arrival. Wallace is expected to debut his own Sunday night show on CNN.
Bream’s move to the anchor chair has been widely celebrated by her colleagues and peers in the media. Senior political analyst Brit Hume congratulated her on the appointment, calling her “a superb journalist and broadcaster,” while Special Report anchor Bret Baier predicted that she would be “fantastic” in her new role. Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany also expressed her excitement, stating that she would be tuning in to Fox News Sunday under Bream’s leadership.
As the first woman to host Fox News Sunday, Bream’s appointment marks a historic milestone for the network, as she brings her years of journalistic expertise and a unique perspective to a platform with a long history of influence. Starting on September 11, she will take over the Sunday morning program, continuing its legacy while paving the way for new discussions and insights in a rapidly changing political landscape.
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Chris Wallace stepped down from hosting FOX News Sunday in December 2021 before joining the now ex-streaming platform CNN+Credit: CNN+
