Lou Dobbs, a long-standing figure on Fox Business and one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters, has seen his show canceled, the network confirmed Friday. The move marks a significant shift in programming as Fox Business adapts to the post-presidential election landscape.

Dobbs, a staunch ally of Trump, often used his platform to defend the former president, even as Trump propagated unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud. Despite being one of the network’s top-rated hosts and still under contract, Dobbs is not expected to return to the Fox Business lineup.

Trump expressed his support for Dobbs in a public statement, calling him “great” and a patriot who loves America. “He had a large and loyal following that will be watching closely for his next move, and that following includes me,” Trump said.

After a decade with the network, Dobbs did not appear on his show Friday. His 5 p.m. slot will be replaced by a new program, Fox Business Tonight, featuring hosts Jackie DeAngelis and David Asman, beginning Monday.

The Los Angeles Times first reported the cancellation, which comes amid a broader programming overhaul at Fox News Media. Last month, Fox News shifted Martha MacCallum from her 7 p.m. slot to make room for a rotating cast of opinion hosts. The company had previously announced plans to introduce new formats following the 2020 presidential election.

“These planned changes are part of our ongoing programming adjustments,” a Fox spokesperson stated. “A new 5 p.m. program will be announced soon.”

Dobbs’ departure also coincides with legal challenges involving Fox Corporation. On Thursday, voting technology company Smartmatic filed a defamation lawsuit against the network, naming Dobbs as a defendant. The suit accuses Fox of spreading false information about election security in alignment with Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen.

In response, Fox Corporation dismissed the allegations, asserting its commitment to “providing the full context of every story with in-depth reporting and clear opinion.” The company vowed to “vigorously defend against this meritless lawsuit in court.”

This development reflects the dynamic shifts in cable news as networks recalibrate their programming and adapt to the evolving political and media landscape.