It was inevitable. Fox News confirms to the New York Times today that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will become a regular contributor to the cable news channel.
In a multi-year deal, Palin will appear on the channel regularly. A source told the Times that while she will not have her own regular show, she will host an occasional series.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
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When Palin suddenly resigned this July in the middle of her first term as governor, many speculated that she did so in order to cash in on her popularity with a talk show.
She and her family have grown close with Fox News personality Greta Van Susteren, who often interviewed the Palins during and after the 2008 presidential campaign. Tripp Palin, Sarah Palin’s grandson, made his television debut on Van Susteren’s show. Van Susteren’s husband, John Coale, has consulted Palin. Todd Palin even went to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with Van Susteren after his wife declined to attend.
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Late update: Palin says she’s “thrilled” to join Fox.
