Following reports that Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes had resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment, Fox News figures reacted with disbelief, “tears,” and calling the decision an example of “the grotesque unfairness of life.”

In a July 21 statement from Fox News’ parent company 21st Century Fox, it was announced that Ailes “has resigned from his role effective immediately,” and that Executive Chairman of 21st Century Fox “Rupert Murdoch will assume the role of Chairman and acting CEO of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network.” 

Previously multiple Fox figures came out in support of Ailes and attacked his accuser. Following the news of Ailes’ resignation, Fox personalities responded with support for Ailes:

Oh the grotesque unfairness of life

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) July 21, 2016

“There are people in tears, I shed mine a couple of days ago” - Chris Wallace

— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) July 21, 2016

“It's been a distraction” - Wallace

— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) July 21, 2016

“It feels bad” - Bret baier

— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) July 21, 2016

Bret baier tells us he has the clause in his contract that he could leave w Ailes

— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) July 21, 2016

Roger Ailes has resigned. Rupert Murdoch himself has stepped in as CEO of Fox News and Fox Business.

— Brit Hume (@brithume) July 21, 2016

To people like myself who have worked with Roger Ailes at Fox News from the start, today's announcement is heartbreaking.

— Brit Hume (@brithume) July 21, 2016

The fact that Rupert Murdoch himself has taken charge at Fox News is a sign of how much the company values what Roger Ailes built.

— Brit Hume (@brithume) July 21, 2016

“It is a sad day, but we have a lot of work to do tonight,” @BretBaier tells me. More coming…

— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) July 21, 2016