Fox News Reveals Why This Anchor Mysteriously Disappeared Many Fox News fans have questioned the mysterious disappearance of Bob Beckel from The Five. The co-host has been our since February, when the network made claims that he was recovering from back surgery. Now, reports are telling a very different story. Bob Beckel has entered a rehab facility for treatment of an addiction to prescription pain medication, Fox News said in a statement to the public. His relapse developed over the last several months as he tried to cope with extensive back pain before and after he underwent major back surgery. We hope our viewers and the public will respect Bobs privacy during this difficult time. Beckel has not kept his recovery a secret, talking about his struggles with drug and alcohol on live television in 2011. What do you think? Do you support Beckel as a member of the Fox team, even through his struggles? 