Greta Quits Fox News Just As Election Heats Up

(RTTNews) - Fox News host Greta van Susteren is leaving the network after more than 14 years.

The host of "On The Record" will be replaced by senior political analyst Brit Hume, starting today, the network announced Tuesday.

"Yes, I have left the Fox News Channel. On Thursday night, I made my decision and informed Fox News of my decision that I was leaving Fox News Channel per my contract," Van Susteren wrote on her Facebook page Tuesday.

"Fox has not felt like home to me for a few years and I took advantage of the clause in my contract which allows me to leave now." Van Susteren added that "I hope to continue my career in broadcasting."

According to reports it was a financial disagreement between the network and Van Susteren that lead to her departure. "We are grateful for Greta's many contributions over the years and wish her continued success," Fox co-presidents Jack Abernathy and Bill Shine said in a statement.

Hume is a Fox News and ABC News veteran. He will anchor the show throughout the election season.