Bill O’Reilly, the former Fox News prime-time host who was forced out this year after a series of sexual harassment claims, is apparently not welcome at conservative Sinclair Broadcast Group.

During a quarterly earnings call Wednesday, Sinclair CEO and President Chris Ripley shot down rumors that O’Reilly was in discussions to land a gig with Sinclair.

“We get approached all the time by a lot of people, and he did approach us,” Ripley said. “But we do not have any interest in hiring him.”

Representatives for O’Reilly couldn’t be reached immediately for comment.

The proposed deal, which requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice, has generated pushback from some broadcasters, lawmakers, media watchdogs and viewers troubled by Sinclair’s right-leaning editorial views and concerned about media concentration.

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