MUMBAI: Fox News will air the final episode of Glenn Beck on 30 June, winding up the third highest rated show on cable news in the US.

Although the contract ends at the end of the year, the 47-year-old anchor will be quitting before that.

The reason for the closure is said to be Beck’s desire to pursue other projects and a series of ventures he has to take care of.

Beck, founder and CEO of Mercury Radio Arts, has a popular website, a daily talk-radio show that airs throughout US, and a web TV channel he is working with.

Also, there is buzz that Beck is having trouble with Fox News because of his controversial views, which have resulted in advertisers refusing to buy time on his show. Another reason for the closure could be the ratings of the show, which are said to have gone down by 40 per cent.

However, Beck’s association with the Fox doesn’t end. His production house will develop and produce television projects that will air on Fox News Channel and other digital related platforms. Apart from that, he will continue to produce books in partnership with Simon & Schuster.