Fox Business moving Bartiromo to Imus time slot

Fox Business Network announced Monday a new lineup to take effect next month that includes anchor Maria Bartiromo moving into the morning time slot currently held by radio talk show host Don Imus.

In addition, Trish Regan gets her own show at 2 p.m., while Gerri Willis loses her show at 5 p.m. The changes will take effect on June 1.

The network will have a business news show at 5 a.m., followed by Bartiromo anchoring the 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. slot with a show called “Morning Money with Maria Bartiromo.” She currently anchors from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A host and format was not disclosed for the 5 a.m. show.

“With a re-engineered lineup and a 5 a.m. start time, we’re providing non-stop financial news with unparalleled market coverage and analysis,” said Fox Business CEO Roger Ailes in a statement.

“Replacing Imus with a business news morning show anchored by Maria Bartiromo and adding Neil Cavuto to two hours in daytime enables FBN to have tremendous depth. We’re also pleased to welcome Trish Regan and her fresh take on economic trends which will complement our coverage.”

As the markets open, Stuart Varney will cover the action with an expanded version of his show “Varney & Company” from 9 a.m. to noon, while managing editor of business news Cavuto will follow with a two-hour program called “Cavuto: Coast to Coast.”

Regan, who joined Fox Business last month, will helm a new program titled “Trish Regan Intel,” examining the day’s market headlines and breaking geopolitical news.

Liz Claman’s “Countdown to the Closing Bell” will remain at 3 p.m., followed by “After the Bell,” which will now be co-anchored by David Asman and Melissa Francis.