Fox Business anchor Liz Claman and MSNBC’s Jeff Kepnes have ended their 24-year marriage, sources told Page Six. The media power couple, tied to rival networks, parted amicably in 2023, pals say. Fans spotted Claman, 61, ditching her wedding ring on “The Claman Countdown,” hinting at the drift.
Amicable Breakup Surprises Fans
Claman and Kepnes, 58, quietly split after growing apart, a friend revealed. They share two teenage kids and built standout careers—hers at Fox since 2007, his now as “Morning Joe” managing editor. The breakup stunned some, though their networks’ rivalry adds no venom, insiders note.
A pal called them an award-winning duo who kept it low-key. Eagle-eyed viewers noticed Claman’s bare ring finger on air. For now, reps for Fox and MSNBC stay silent on the split.
Power Couple’s Career Paths
Claman, dubbed “the CEO whisperer,” snagged big interviews with moguls like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. She jumped from CNBC to Fox Business, anchoring since 2007. Kepnes, meanwhile, rose from CNN to MSNBC, steering special events and returning to NBC’s fold.
They kicked off in Boston at WHDH-TV, tying the knot in 1999 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. His brief Fox News stint in 2003 crossed paths with her future home. Today, MSNBC faces a shakeup under new president Rebecca Kutler, while Fox rides high in ratings wars.
Claman’s “The Claman Countdown” thrives as “Fox & Friends” doubles “Morning Joe” viewership, per Nielsen. Their personal split contrasts their networks’ clash. Still, friends say it’s all peace between the exes.
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