Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly made a dramatic exit during an interview with Margaret Hoover on "Firing Line" after being questioned about the sexual allegations that led to his firing in 2017. Hoover, a former regular guest on O'Reilly's show, brought up the past accusations, prompting O'Reilly to respond dismissively and eventually walk out of the interview. The exchange became tense when Hoover read aloud excerpts from her 2017 New York Times article, provoking O'Reilly to shut down any discussion of the matter.

O'Reilly, who was terminated by Fox News following a New York Times exposé detailing numerous sexual harassment settlements made by the network on his behalf, seemed visibly uncomfortable when Hoover raised the topic of workplace culture at Fox News and the legal implications of sexual harassment legislation. Despite Hoover's attempts to engage him on these important issues, O'Reilly remained evasive and declined to comment, ultimately cutting the interview short.

In a statement following the incident, Hoover expressed disappointment in O'Reilly's lack of reflection on the impact of the settlements on the women involved and their careers in media. She noted that O'Reilly was the first guest in the seven-year history of "Firing Line" to leave an interview prematurely, highlighting the significance of the uncomfortable exchange. O'Reilly's abrupt departure underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding his past behavior and the sensitivity of discussions around sexual harassment in the media industry.