BREAKING: Bill O'Reilly says it's 'tremendously disheartening' to part ways with Fox over 'completely unfounded claims'

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The conservative megastar talk show host issued the statement hours after he was dropped from the Fox News Channel lineup following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. "Over the past 20 years at Fox News, I have been extremely proud to launch and lead one of the most successful news programs in history, which has consistently informed and entertained millions of Americans and significantly contributed to building Fox into the dominant news network in television," O'Reilly said in the statement. "I will always look back on my time at Fox with great pride in the unprecedented success we achieved and with my deepest gratitude to all my dedicated viewers. I wish only the best for Fox New Channel." FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108