What is Geraldo Rivera’s net worth?
FOR DECADES, Geraldo Rivera has remained recognizable for his investigative work and many anchoring gigs.
The lawyer and Fox News broadcaster’s net worth is estimated to be millions.
What is Geraldo Rivera’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Geraldo Rivera’s fortune is estimated to be $20million.
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.
In September 2021, he signed a contract with Fox that was reported to be worth $4million.
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’s The Five?
On June 21, 2023, Geraldo announced he was leaving Fox’s The Five after one year of co-hosting the series.
His last appearances for the show are scheduled for Thursday, June 29, and Friday, June 30.
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.”
Geraldo was first announced as a co-host of The Five on January 12, 2022.
When did Geraldo join Fox News?
In November 2001, Geraldo departed CNBC and became a correspondent for Fox News.
On the former network, he hosted his own evening news talk show Rivera Live.
“I’m a reporter and America’s fight against terror is the biggest story of our times,” he told his viewers at the time.
“And as much as I loved my CNBC program, I can’t stay anchored to that desk any longer.”
He further explained to the New York Post: “It became very clear to me, after the disco bombing in Israel, that there was an escalation of fighting between the East and the West.
“I’m much more preoccupied and engaged in my profession than I’ve ever been.
“I felt that, as this war went on, I just couldn’t report it from Fort Lee [where CNBC is located].
“Not someone with my experience. I want to get out there and use my skills.”