Fox News Host Complains Club Wouldn't Seat Her, Family

BRONXVILLE, NY — A co-anchor of Fox Business Network’s After the Bell — Melissa Francis — alleged via Twitter that a Bronxville country club wouldn’t give her or her family a table because she works for the conservative-leaning media outlet — even though they are members.

The since-deleted tweets were captured by Mediaite and said, “We are member [sic] of Siwanoy Bronxville but somehow, they can’t fit us in for dinner. Repeatedly. I’m sure it’s a coincidence and not something more. Right? #NeverTrumpers #cnn #HillaryForever?”

Management of Siwanoy did not comment on the matter, according to the Journal News.

Francis did post a tweet apologizing to the club, adding that she is now convinced it was a misunderstanding.

It said, in part, “It was juvenile of me to take to Twitter - and I’m not just saying that because I’ve given my kids a get out of jail free card the next time they act like children.”

However, with Twitter being Twitter, there was backlash.

“I’ll see your Alan Dershowitz Martha’s Vineyard shunning and raise you a Melissa Francis Siwanoy table-banning,” tweeted @justinbaragona.

“It’s true and Siwanoy is very busy on the weekends in the Summer. How can she expect to walk up and get a table. Reservations are encouraged. No one behind her was seated…She expects special treatment.” from @GlennInvestor.

Siwanoy Country Club dates to 1901 when it was formally incorporated. The club is located at 351 Pondfield Rd. in Bronxville.

The club’s amenities include a clubhouse with dining rooms, terraces for al fresco dining, private dining rooms, men’s and ladies’ locker rooms and lounges and guest suites, the club's website said.

According to her website, Francis is an anchor and host on the Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel.

Her memoir, “Diary of Stage Mother’s Daughter,” is about her life growing up as a Hollywood actress. She played one of Michael Landon’s daughters on “Little House on the Prairie.”

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