Five: About time? The Five co-host Bob Beckel, the liberal buffoon–who was “likeable enough” as former President Obama might characterize him–was fired Friday, allegedly “making an insensitive remark to an African-American” who reportedly “came to service his computer,” telling [him] that he was leaving his office because he is Black [sic]”: Ironically, unless The Five finds a fill-in, he will apparently be permanently replaced by his alternate liberal co-host, the very likable, knowledgeable African-American Juan Williams who lost his job at NPR for an allegedly “insensitive remark” about Muslims on FNC (O’Reilly Factor.) You cannot make this stuff up.
Self-admitted former substance abuser Bob was known for his cursing and crudeness on The Five but he was like the drunk on the bar stool next to you that amuses you as long as he does not spill beer on you or grab your girlfriend in a fresh fashion. But, he seemed to have a good heart as he mentored those who suffered from substance abuse.
Sometimes Bob’s tomfoolery made for good TV: But, when Juan Williams rotated in for him, the viewer wondered why Juan did not have the liberal seat full-time. In 2015, Bob was let go from The Five with former FNC honcho Bill Shine, saying, “We tried to work with Bob for months, but we couldn’t hold The Five hostage to one’s personal issues. He took tremendous advantage of our generosity, empathy and goodwill and we simply came to the end of the road with him.” In 2017, Bob returned to the show: FNC chief Rupert Murdoch remarked, “Bob was missed by many fans of The Five and we’re happy to welcome him back to the show.
The author initially found this account re Bob highly suspect. The he remembered that Bob had referred to Chinese as “Chinamen,” a term which he understands that some consider derogatory and others may not. Regardless, it seemed to indicate an insensitivity in that regard. As to the aforementioned account re his latest termination, Bob appears to have crossed the Rubicon re racial remarks in seeming to question the ability of the IT guy because of his race.
When The Five aired later on Friday night, Bob’s name and fate were noticeably not found anywhere on the lips of his co-hosts Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jesse Watters, Dana Perino, or Greg Gutfeld. However, where Bob had last sat was predictably Juan Williams. And, presumably, he will now finally be The Five‘s resident liberal.
Tags: Bill Shine, Bob Beckel, Dana Perino, FNC, Fox News, Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Juan Williams, Kimberly Guilfoyle, NPR, O'Reilly Factor, Rupert Murdoch, The Five
Carpe Diem 
May 28, 2017 at 10:41 pm
cant offend the sacred negro in this country
May 30, 2017 at 2:40 pm
I can’t watch The Five because of Juan Williams. He’s very predictable in his politics – in a dour, boring way. Couldn’t watch it because of Bob Beckel. Aren’t there any interesting Democrats anywhere.
June 1, 2017 at 9:02 am
Obviously, Jake, Juan is going to spew the liberal talking points because he’s the designated lib on the Five. I’ve listened to him long ago when he was on NPR on my early morning walks. He’s thoughtful and rational usually. But, I think that he feels compelled to try to give the “other side” on the Five. From what I understand, to his chagrin, his sons are rather conservative.