Jessica Tarlov, a liberal political analyst and co-host of Fox News’ “The Five”, has been the subject of rumors and speculation about her status at the network.
Some online users have claimed that Tarlov was fired by Fox News in early February 2024 and that she would no longer appear on the popular talk show. Is there any truth to these allegations? And if so, who will replace her as the co-host for “The Five”? Here are the facts.
Was Jessica Tarlov Fired?
The rumor about Tarlov’s firing started on Feb. 8, 2024, when a user on X, @DougWahl1, posted a message with pictures of Tarlov and her co-host Jesse Watters, who is a conservative commentator. The user wrote: “Jessica has been released by FOX. She apparently was too successful at making her left leaning points, and showing up Jesse Walters.” The user misspelled Watters’ name, and did not provide any source or evidence for the claim. The post received nearly 1 million views in less than 24 hours, and sparked a lot of reactions and comments from other users.
Some users expressed their disbelief and disappointment, saying that they liked Tarlov and her opinions, and that she added balance and diversity to the show. Others expressed their joy and relief, saying that they disliked Tarlov and her views, and that she was annoying and disrespectful to the other co-hosts. Some users also speculated about who would replace Tarlov, and suggested names such as Jeanine Pirro, Katie Pavlich, or Donna Brazile.
| Name | Jessica Tarlov |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1984 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | B.A. in history from Bryn Mawr College M.Sc. in public policy and administration M.Res. in political science PhD in political science and government from The London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Occupation | Political pundit, Democratic strategist, TV host, journalist |
| Employer | Fox News |
| Spouse | Brian McKenna (m. 2021) |
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The Real Facts About the Rumors
However, the rumor about Jessica Tarlov’s firing was completely false and was debunked by Fox News itself. Irena Briganti, the senior executive vice president of corporate communications for Fox News Media, told Snopes by email: “This is completely false.” Snopes is a fact-checking website that verifies the accuracy of claims and stories on the internet.
In fact, Tarlov was not fired, but was absent from “The Five” for a week, following her appearance on the HBO series “Real Time with Bill Maher” on Feb. 2, which is broadcast from Los Angeles. Tarlov lives in New York, where “The Five” is filmed, and had to travel to California for the show. It is possible that she took some time off after the trip, or that she had some scheduling conflicts or personal reasons for not being on the show.
Moreover, Tarlov is pregnant and expecting her second child in April. She announced her pregnancy on “The Five” on Jan. 10, 2024, and received congratulations and well wishes from her co-hosts and viewers. It is likely that she will take a maternity leave soon, and will be away from the show for some time.
Jessica Tarlov joined Fox News as a contributor in 2017, and had appeared as a frequent guest on the network since 2014. She became a co-host of “The Five” in 2020, and has been sharing her liberal perspective and insights on various topics, such as politics, culture, and current events. She often engages in lively and heated debates with her co-hosts, especially Watters, who is her opposite in terms of ideology and personality. Tarlov has a PhD in political science and public policy, and is also a senior director of research and consumer insight at Bustle Digital Group.
The Replacement
As for who will replace Tarlov as the co-host for “The Five”, Fox News has not made any official announcement or confirmation. However, in January 2022, the network announced that Jeanine Pirro, a former judge and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, would be named a full-time co-host of the program, along with rotating liberal co-hosts Geraldo Rivera, Harold Ford Jr., and Tarlov. Pirro has been a frequent guest and fill-in host on “The Five” since 2018, and also hosts her own show, “Justice with Judge Jeanine”, on Fox News.
Rivera, Ford, and Tarlov are all Fox News contributors who have appeared on “The Five” as guest co-hosts on several occasions. Rivera is a veteran journalist and author, who is known for his controversial and provocative opinions. Ford is a former Democratic congressman from Tennessee, who is now a managing director at Morgan Stanley. Tarlov, as mentioned earlier, is a liberal political analyst and researcher.
It is possible that Pirro will take over Tarlov’s seat on the show, and that Rivera, Ford, and Tarlov will rotate as the fifth co-host, depending on their availability and schedule. However, this is not confirmed, and Fox News may decide to change or add more co-hosts in the future.
In conclusion, Jessica Tarlov has not been fired from Fox News. Her absence from the network is likely due to her upcoming maternity leave. Jeanine Pirro has been named as a full-time co-host of “The Five”, and Tarlov will continue to serve as a rotating co-host along with Harold Ford Jr. and Geraldo Rivera. The rumor about Tarlov’s firing was false, and was spread by an unverified user on X, without any evidence or source.
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