For a time, Bill O’Reilly was one of Fox News’s biggest stars. In 2016, his show “The O’Reilly Factor,” was the number one cable news show. But that all came crashing down in 2017 when O’Reilly was fired from Fox News due to sexual harassment allegations. On air, he was known for his often fiery demeanor and insensitive comments and as it turns out, he wasn’t much better off air. According to The New York Times, “[accusers] have complained about a wide range of behavior, including verbal abuse, lewd comments, unwanted advances.” What’s more, they alleged he made inappropriate phone calls. At the time O’Reilly maintained he didn’t commit any misconduct.
What’s more, O’Reilly was long rumored to be someone with a raging temper who could lose his cool very easily, particularly on female colleagues. A former employee, Theresa McKeown explained to HuffPost, “I know that there were women in the office that he would bring to tears … He was definitely hot-tempered and he was impatient, so when I was going to be dealing with him, I was so afraid. I never wanted to give him a reason to yell at me.” No one likes to hang around people who make you feel like you’re walking on eggshells.
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If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
