Curt Menefee Announces Departure from Good Day New York

Curt Menefee, the co-anchor of Fox's "Good Day New York," announced his departure from the morning show during a broadcast on Tuesday, stating that his last day will be December 19, 2025. Menefee, who has co-hosted alongside Rosanna Scotto for nearly two years, cited the challenges of maintaining a cross-country commute between New York and Los Angeles as a significant factor in his decision. He expressed that the travel has taken a toll on his personal life, particularly his time with his wife, who resides in California. "It's one of those things that has been a great time... but the back and forth has been a lot," he remarked during the announcement.

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Menefee, 60, joined "Good Day New York" in January 2024, replacing Bianca Peters. Prior to this role, he had a long-standing career with Fox Sports, where he has hosted "Fox NFL Sunday" since 2007. His return to local news marked a full-circle moment, as he had previously worked at WNYW as a sportscaster early in his career. Despite the initial excitement of returning to New York, the reality of frequent travel for his sports commitments proved to be challenging.

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In his farewell message, Menefee acknowledged the warm reception he received from the staff and viewers of "Good Day New York." He emphasized that while he enjoyed his time on the show, the demands of his schedule necessitated a change. "This is the life I've chosen — I'm not complaining — but at some point you've got to make an adjustment," he stated. His spokesperson confirmed that an internal and external search is underway to find his replacement.

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While Menefee's departure has been met with understanding from many fans, some critics have pointed out the trend of sports personalities transitioning into news roles, questioning whether this approach effectively serves the audience's needs. They argue that the blending of sports and news could dilute the quality of both genres.

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Following his exit from "Good Day New York," Menefee will continue his role as host of "Fox NFL Sunday" and maintain his commitments to other sports events, including UFL football and the Belmont Stakes. This shift will allow him to focus more on his sportscasting career while also providing him with the opportunity to spend more time with his family.

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• “January will be two years since I’ve been doing ‘Good Day New York‘, but I’m not coming back in 2026,” — Curt Menefee, Co-Anchor, Good Day New York

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• “It's been a great time. The staff has been wonderful. You have been welcoming. It's just the back and forth. I think a lot of people know, I've stayed on the west coast, [and] go out and do 'Fox NFL Sunday' which I'll continue to do. You'll just catch me on Fox Sports on the weekends and not Monday through Friday.” — Curt Menefee, Co-Anchor, Good Day New York

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• “I’m just saying at some point you have to make an adjustment,” he said.” — Curt Menefee, Co-Anchor, Good Day New York

Curt Menefee announces he’s leaving ‘Good Day New York’