Longtime Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy announced on May 1 that he is stepping away from the New York studio after decades on the show’s signature “curvy couch.

” Though leaving the daily in-studio role, Doocy will continue as a Fox & Friends host, reporting remotely from Florida and traveling the country as the show’s “coast-to-coast host.”

“I’m not stepping down,” he assured viewers. “I’m still part of the crew — just transitioning to a new chapter.” Doocy’s new setup allows more time with his family, including three children and three grandchildren, with a fourth on the way. After years of 3:30 a.m. wake-ups, he says he’s looking forward to finally having breakfast with his grandkids.

“I’m not stepping down,” he assured viewers. “I’m still part of the crew — just transitioning to a new chapter.” Doocy’s new setup allows more time with his family, including three children and three grandchildren, with a fourth on the way. After years of 3:30 a.m. wake-ups, he says he’s looking forward to finally having breakfast with his grandkids.