After nearly three decades of early mornings, familiar laughs, and countless interviews from the Fox News studio in New York, Steve Doocy is switching things up, but he’s not signing off just yet.

The beloved Fox & Friends co-host, who’s been on the iconic “curvy couch” since the show’s launch in 1998, announced on May 1 that he’s stepping back from his full-time hosting duties.

A New Chapter—Without the 3:30 A.M. Alarm

In an emotional on-air moment, Doocy told viewers he’s trading the pre-dawn grind for a new, more flexible routine. He’ll now co-host three days a week remotely from Florida, allowing him to spend more time with family and report from under-covered corners of America.

“It’s a great job, but the hours suck,” he laughed. “Now I’ll be going from the Carolinas to the Keys… from Middle America to Mar-a-Lago. So call me the coast-to-coast host.”

Doocy also said he was taking a short break before returning in his new role, joking: “I’ll be back in ten days when it’s time to make the donuts.”

Retired? Nope. Recharged? Absolutely.

Despite his absence from the New York studio, Doocy made one thing clear: he’s not retiring.

“You’ve trusted me for all these years… and don’t worry, you’ll still hear my voice and my opinions loud and clear.”

He’ll continue to contribute to Fox & Friends, offering commentary and reports from across the country. Florida, he said, gives him easier access to locations often ignored by national media.