Fox News has announced that they are axing one of their biggest stars, Bill O'Reilly, after a trickle of accusations about sexual harassment became a flood.

“After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” the network said in a statement.

O’Reilly, 67, has come under pressure ever since The New York Times reported at the beginning of this month that Fox News has paid out over $13m in settlements for at least five women accusing him of sexual harassment.

Wendy Walsh, a radio presenter, alleges that she was forced out of her job when she refused O’Reilly’s sexual advances.