While fans are divided on the decision of Fox News to finally let go its prized possession Bill O'Reilly following the scandal that rocked him and the network, it is suspected that the current net worth of the popular news personality may grow further as Fox may continue to pay him his monthly salary despite his axing.

To the uninitiated, O'Reilly found himself at the center of controversy at the earlier part of this year after The New York Times ran a story on his questionable past. The report even claimed that O'Reilly's employer, 21st Century Fox, shelled out an estimated amount of $13 million just to silence those women who accused the news personality of verbal and sexual abuse in the past. 

Since The New York Times ran the story, people had been eager to find out how Fox would act on the scandal involving the 67-year-old host of its top-rating cable news program, "The O'Reilly Factor." After allowing O'Reilly to continue appearing on the program, which was, apparently, a way of showing support to their talent, Fox News has recently announced that they are finally letting go of O'Reilly.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, O'Reilly raked in roughly $500 million for Fox News in his entire stay with the network, which began back in 1996, thanks to the advertisers who placed their trust on the news icon. Profitable as he is, it is not really surprising why the network paid him $20 million/year as his most recent talent fee. This, without question, has contributed to the news personality's reported net worth of $85 million.

While it remains uncertain where O'Reilly will transfer following his exit from Fox News, it is suspected that his net worth will further expand, much more if his contract with the network is not fully consumed yet upon his departure. If it's really the case, Fox News will be contractually obligated to pay him his monthly salary until his contract expires. Nonetheless, this will also prevent O' Reilly from taking offers from other networks that are interested in getting his services.