GERALDO Rivera's eponymous talk show introduced him to a national audience.
The former Fox News anchor's net worth is reported to be millions.
What is Geraldo Rivera's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Geraldo Rivera's fortune is estimated to be $20 million.
His net worth is attributed to his decades-long careers in law, journalism, and broadcast news.
A graduate of both the University of Arizona and Brooklyn Law School, Geraldo's first job was at WABC-TV's Eyewitness News.
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In September 2021, he signed a contract with Fox that was reported to be worth $4 million.
During his career, Geraldo has won seven Emmy Awards and a Peabody award.
To compliment his profession as a reporter, Geraldo has also penned eight books.
On August 10, 2003, the broadcaster tied the knot with his fifth wife Erica Levy.
Geraldo and Erica have one daughter together named Solita; he has four older children and five grandchildren.
When did Geraldo leave Fox News?
On June 21, 2023, Geraldo announced he was leaving Fox's The Five after one year of co-hosting the series.
At the time, the anchor told his Twitter followers: "I’m off The Five.
"My last scheduled show appearances are Thursday and Friday, June 29th and 30th.
"It’s been a great run and I appreciate having had the opportunity.
"Being odd man out isn’t always easy. For the time being, I’m still Correspondent at Large."
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Although he was scheduled for his penultimate episode on June 29, his departure came earlier than expected.
"Anyway, I got fired from @TheFive so I quit Fox," he confessed to his followers.
"After 23 years tomorrow Fox and Friends could be my last appearance on the network. Thanks for the memories."
Fox also confirmed: "We reached an amicable conclusion with Geraldo over the past few weeks and look forward to celebrating him tomorrow on Fox & Friends which will be his last appearance on the network."
Geraldo was first announced as a co-host of The Five on January 12, 2022.
When did Geraldo join NewsNation?
On February 14, 2024, it was announced Geraldo joined NewsNation.
"Delighted to be joining the terrific @NewsNation team," he tweeted.
"They’re kicking butt with original reporting beholding to no party or ideology.
"These are perilous times in our bitterly divided country.
"As I have for 54 years, I stand with the militant moderates, patriotic and independent."