Brian Kilmeade Denies Contract Squabble Report, Praises Fox News

"Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade emphatically denies our report that his last round of contract negotiations included "ridiculous demands" that were rebuffed by the network. Kilmeade says he's nothing but grateful to Fox News for bringing him "from the minor leagues to the major league on the #1 network in the country," adding that the network has treated him "with unbelievable respect."

Kilmeade reached out to Huffington Post to go on the record about a report he called "100 percent inaccurate."

"It is 100 percent fiction," Kilmeade said in a phone call Tuesday. "I've never had a demand in my life. I had one request, and that was for tailored shirts. And that was met. And that was a request at the last minute. I have no demands. I get a car in every day. I take the train home at night. I have a great job, I've had it for 12 years."

Kilmeade said his last contract, his first with CAA agent Alan Berger, was "by far the best ever" and that he is "honored" to have received it. Kilmeade is currently in the middle of a long-term contract that was completed last year.

Last week, based on information from a well-connected source with knowledge of the situation, we reported that "Kilmeade attempted to play hardball in his latest contract renewal negotiations and overplayed his hand with a series of ridiculous demands," only for Fox News executives to call his bluff and shut down negotiations.

"I'm getting paid to do two jobs, and I have had more success in every way than I could've dreamed," he said, noting that "Fox & Friends" is the top rated morning show on cable and he recently took over Tony Snow's time slot on Fox News Radio. "I am flabbergasted with the opportunities I've been given at Fox. Everybody I talk to, I just praise, because I can't believe how well I've been treated."

A call to Fox News' head of legal affairs, Dianne Brandi, to confirm the status of Kilmeade's contract was referred to a spokesperson, who reiterated the network's policy of not commenting on contract negotiations and reissued the same statement, "Brian continues to be a valued member of the top morning show on cable."

Comments

[mikey970]

who gives a s.....t about brian and fox news in the am. i can't watch that crap in the morning. morning joe is the bomb!!!

[Mattie]

he's a wienie! I can't believe people watch him, I had to give up CNN when one of his side kicks joined their morning show, I can't watch anyone from FOX.

[Waitingon4th]

Dianne Brandi, to confirm the status of Kilmeade's contract was referred to a spokesperson, who reiterated the network's policy of not commenting on contract negotiations and reissued the same statement, "Brian continues to be a valued member of the top morning show on cable."

One of the very reasons I quit watching FOX. The Others? O'Highly, Gretchen, etc.

[sparkey]

Brian, get those knee pads out. You're gonna need them to keep your job. When other news companies see he worked at FOX, they'll tell him to not let the door hit him on the butt on the way out. Brian's knee pads are going to wear out before he finishes begging Rupert to keep his job, at a much lower pay rate.

[gi]

Brian you know what get a better job at a better news station its not worth it. You are the exact image of Elizabeth from the show The View. I feel sorry for you when I watch you on that terrible Fox news. They all stuck on STUPID they will lie through their teeth even if they know Obama is right about certain issues
you know the word they don't like ECONOMY and TAX. GOOD LUCK! STOP KISSING UP AND MAN UP!!!!!!!!!!

[Bluedog12]

Ailes said bend over Brian.

[NamelessGenXer]

Who cares? FAUX and this lemming are quickly becoming irrelevant. They will be out of business within two years.

[Pegi]

I've only heard him a few times as faux news is not my network of choice, but i find him rather whiney and not very intelligent! but i guess that fits the rest of the cast on that network. none of them show any signs of real intelligence.

[Tommygun2146]

Keep dancing, monkey boy!

[lagumbo]

KILMEADE,he such a kiss a$$. Lets see how long FAUX NOISE will keep him when their ratings start
to fall. When OBAMA is president they will have nothing else to trash him about. When OBAMA is elected he will see to it that the FCC does it s job. Then we will see where they will be.They only know trask.

[JanetE]

I LOVE Brian Kilmeade. He has a fabulous upbeat attitude, always smiling, always cheerful and funny. That show is wonderful to watch first thing in the morning. No sneering and snickering like Mika does on Morning Joe. Not at all, Gretchen is a lovely smart woman, very professional. Doocey is a great family man, very smart and interesting. Their morning show on FOX is a great way to start the day.

[Exit]

lol

[TheOldSchool]

Brian Kilmeade appeals to America's dimmest and dullest. He's a perfect representative for FOX.

[Jezdukowski]

Tremendous satire!

[Faxus]

I'd f**k him.

[imsosure]

I thought it was just a poor make up job in the photo but I see now it from brown nosing. Now there's a man with the mettle of a true FIX employee.

[rockyersocksoff]

I think it's great that BK is expressing gratitude for being on a successful morning show, and I take him at his word.

The beady-eyed Doocy-humper.

[BushBites]

What about the bondage rumours?