SEAN Hannity has revealed his departure from New York City. The host ofย Fox News’ Hannity show announced his big move to the Sunshine State live on the air, saying he’s finished with the Big Apple.

Sean Hannity announced his departure from New York City on Tuesday

In a twist more dramatic than a cable news showdown, conservative media titan Sean Hannity has reportedly packed his bags and quietly exited the Big Apple, sparking a whirlwind of speculation across media circles and social media alike. Long considered a fixture of Fox Newsโ€™ New York-based stronghold, Hannityโ€™s sudden departure has ignited a firestorm of questionsโ€”and itโ€™s not just about career moves.

Sources whisper: the reason may lie closer to home. Or ratherโ€ฆ heartbreak.

The Power Couple That Never Wasโ€”Or Was It?

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For years, rumors have swirled around the relationship between Hannity and fellow Fox News anchor Ainsley Earhardt. Despite public denials and tight-lipped appearances, the duo has often been spotted together at social events, charity galas, and private getaways, fueling speculation that their bond went far beyond the newsroom.

โ€œThey were never โ€˜official,โ€™ but everyone in the building knew what was going on,โ€ an anonymous Fox insider told our team. โ€œIt was an open secret. But something changed in the last few months.โ€

That โ€œsomethingโ€ might be the reason Hannity has reportedly ditched his Manhattan digs in favor of a more private, undisclosed location in Florida.

โ€œHe didnโ€™t even tell half his team,โ€ said the source. โ€œOne day he was here, the next he was gone. Itโ€™s not like him to be that abrupt.โ€

From Studio Lights to Sunset Flights

Sean Hannity’s move from New York is, on the surface, not entirely surprising. After all, the rise of remote broadcasting has made it easier than ever for TV personalities to work from anywhere. And Floridaโ€”with its favorable tax laws and burgeoning conservative media sceneโ€”has become a popular haven for right-wing figures seeking both sun and silence.

But the timing has raised more than a few eyebrows.

โ€œHe could have made this move years ago,โ€ said a former producer. โ€œWhy now? Why this week? Why so quietly?โ€

Add to this the noticeable cooling off between Hannity and Earhardt during recent on-air segments. Gone are the flirty nods and knowing glances. Their exchanges have grown noticeably terseโ€”and viewers are noticing.

โ€œLast month, I thought they were about to announce an engagement,โ€ one long-time fan posted on social media. โ€œNow, itโ€™s like theyโ€™re strangers. What happened?!โ€

Cracks in the Conservative Castle?

Speculation is swirling that the sudden relocation is more than just personalโ€”it may be strategic. Industry chatter hints that Hannity is eyeing a new venture, potentially independent of Fox News. With rising stars like Jesse Watters and Laura Ingraham gaining more screen time, some believe Hannity is preparing to pivot.

โ€œSeanโ€™s never been one to sit still,โ€ said another network insider. โ€œHe built his empire by moving fast and staying ahead. If he smells blood in the waterโ€”be it in ratings or relationshipsโ€”he wonโ€™t wait around to get dragged under.โ€

Still, the emotional toll may be heavier than heโ€™s letting on.

Trouble in Paradise?

Insiders have hinted at growing tensions between Hannity and Earhardt in recent months. According to multiple unnamed sources, the once-tight pair had differing visions for their futureโ€”personally and professionally.

โ€œShe wanted something more official, more permanent,โ€ a close associate of Earhardtโ€™s allegedly said. โ€œBut Seanโ€™s been burned before. Heโ€™s guarded, and that started to wear on her.โ€

Friends of Earhardt have described her as โ€œblindsidedโ€ by the abrupt move, with some claiming she found out about his departure through secondhand sources.

โ€œSheโ€™s devastated,โ€ one insider claimed. โ€œSheโ€™s putting on a brave face, but this cut deep.โ€

Whether a true romance ever blossomed behind the scenes, or whether the public simply projected their hopes onto a professional rapport, remains murky. But whatโ€™s clear is that the dynamic between the two has shiftedโ€”and not for the better.

Hannity broadcasted Tuesday's late-night show live from his new home in Florida
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Hannity broadcasted Tuesday’s late-night show live from his new home in FloridaCredit: Getty
“If anybody is listening to this program for any length of time, been threatening now to do this for quite a while, but we are now beginning our first broadcast of my new home, and that is in the free state of Florida,”ย Hannityย said.

“I’m finished. New York, New York, goodbye. Florida, Florida, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. But it’s great to be here.”

Hannity ripped into the so-called failed Empire State, citing “high taxes, burdensome regulations, high crime, and horrible school districts” as his reason for moving.

“Like so many Americans, I left New York for good, and now in a state where, let’s see, warmer weather, law and order, better education, more freedom, better quality of life, and guess what, no state income tax,” Hannity said.

Hannity predicted the mass migration out ofย Democraticย states likeย New York,ย California, andย Pennsylvaniaย will continue.

In fact, southern states likeย Texasย andย Floridaย saw a population increase last year, with approximately 365,000 people relocating to the Sunshine State and about 473,000 people moving to the Longhorn State, according to theย US Census.

Meanwhile, New York saw about 102,000 residents fleeing the state, the highest gross population decrease in the country, per the US Census.

Hannity also pointed to left-wing policies for his move out of the Big Apple, boasting about Florida’sย Republican leaders.

“And finally, for the first time I can think of in my adult life, I actually have representatives in the state that I’m living in that share my values,” Hannity said.

“I have a governor by the name of Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio, and Senator Rick Scott.

“So, I’m feeling a lot better about it.”

Hannity added that he’s actually “late and behind the curve” of Americans fleeing high-tax states.