For decades, millions of Americans have started their mornings with the same familiar image: Steve Doocy seated on the iconic Fox & Friends couch, delivering news, conversation, and lighthearted moments that became part of the nation’s daily routine. His presence on that famous “curvy couch” wasn’t just a television role—it was a constant, reassuring fixture for viewers waking up early, sipping their coffee, and relying on Doocy as a steady companion to begin the day. That’s why, on May 1, he surprised millions when he announced he would be stepping away from the New York studio, marking the end of a long era tied to one physical place where much of his career had unfolded.
After a lifetime of pre-dawn alarms and the relentless pace of live television, Doocy is choosing a gentler shift—one that brings him closer to home. Still, he was careful to make one thing absolutely clear: this is not a retirement and not a departure from Fox & Friends. “I’m not stepping down,” he told viewers. “I’m just transitioning to a new chapter.” It was a reassuring message to his loyal audience, many of whom have followed him for years.
In this new chapter, Doocy will take on the role of the show’s “coast-to-coast host,” broadcasting from Florida while traveling across the United States to bring stories directly from the field. The change allows him to remain an active, visible part of the program without being tied to the daily grind of the New York studio or the extremely early schedule that has defined much of his career.
Most importantly, the move gives Doocy something he has long sacrificed: time with his family. With three children, three grandchildren, and a fourth on the way, he says he’s finally ready for mornings that don’t begin at 3:30 a.m. The chance to enjoy simple but meaningful moments—like sitting down for breakfast with his grandchildren—is what ultimately motivated the decision. “I’m looking forward to having breakfast with my grandkids,” he said with a smile, signaling that this shift marks not just a new professional era, but a deeply personal one as well.
In the end, stepping away from the studio isn’t a step back—it’s a repositioning. Steve Doocy remains a key part of Fox & Friends, while opening a new chapter where experience, flexibility, and family finally find their balance.