Jessica Tarlov is widely known for serving as the co-host on Fox News’ The Five. While viewers were engaged by her stints, soon rumors surged about her exit from the show. So, did Jessica Tarlov get fired, and is she leaving The Five?

Here is everything you need to know about Tarlov’s exit rumors from the popular talk show.

FOX News’ political strategist and consultant Jessica Tarlov on The Five is expecting a baby girl in April.

Tarlov, 39, excitingly announced she is pregnant during a Wednesday episode and is having the baby with her husband Brian McKenna.

Tarlov is a co-host on Fox News’ The FiveCredit: Getty

Tarlov announced she is pregnant with her second baby on WednesdayCredit: Getty

Tarlov and her husband had their first baby named Cleo in 2021Credit: X/JessicaTarlov
The Fox News host said she is about six and a half months into her pregnancy.

The baby girl will be Tarlov and McKenna’s second child together.

Their first child is also a girl named Cleo Markie McKenna, 2, who was born on December 11, 2021.

The couple have been married since May 2021.

Tarlov became a co-host on The Five in 2022.

On Wednesday’s episode of The Five, they spoke about needing to change seats on a flight due to being pregnant.

Tarlov was asked, “Jessica you’re flying to Iowa, are you prepared to ask for your flight seat to be changed for your condition.”

Jessica responded confirming her pregnancy for the very first time on-air.

“My condition, yes, my very pregnant chonky condition,” Tarlov said.

The other hosts were shocked and said, “Hey wait.”

“I’m pregnant!” Tarlov shouted.

Tarlov was also asked if she told her first daughter that she would be getting a sister.

“So, have you told Cleo,” another host said.

Tarlov responded, “I tried, mostly she’s in that like kind of terrible twos, a little violent stage.”

“And I’m like you’re punching your sister, and she doesn’t really seem to care.

“But I’m having a little girl in April, and I’m very excited about it.”

Tarlov comically added that her husband is slightly worried about having so many girls in their house.

“Brian is a little bit concerned about the level of estrogen that is about to be in the household,” Tarlov said.

Fans expressed joy for Tarlov’s new baby on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Congratulations,” one user said.

“If this new baby is as cute as Cleo, she will have a family of beauties!” another user said.

“Congratulations! Girls are the best,” this user said.

“Congratulations on your baby news! I’m very happy for you and your family,” another user said.

Cleo will be getting a new sister soonCredit: X/JessicaTarlov

Cleo is currently two years oldCredit: X/JessicaTarlov

Tarlov revealed she was pregnant on a live episode of The FiveCredit: Fox News

Did Jessica Tarlov get fired from Fox’s The Five or leave the show?

In February 2025, rumors of Tarlov getting fired from Fox’s The Five began spreading. It all started when a user posted about it on X. The user claimed that Tarlov had been fired from the political talk show and wouldn’t be appearing. The post featuring Tarlov and co-host Jesse Watters mentioned, “Jessica Tarlov has been released by FOX. She apparently was too successful at making her left leaning points, and showing up Jesse Walters,”

In no time, the post went viral, leading to fans speculating about Tarlov’s departure from The Five. However, Irena Briganti, the senior executive vice president of corporate communications for Fox News Media, stepped ahead to clear the air. He connected with Snopes via email, calling Tarlov’s termination news “completely false.”

Additionally, viewers grew concerned about Tarlov as she was reportedly absent from The Five. Further, she appeared on HBO’s series Real Time with Bill Maher. However, the absence was temporary as Tarlov had announced her second pregnancy in January of the same year. She delivered her second baby, Teddy Tarlov McKenna, in April 2024, and this was not the first time the host took a break for personal commitments. In 2021, she left the Five after expecting her first child, whom she delivered in December.

Jessica Tarlov joined Fox News in 2017 as a contributor. Further, in 2022, she was announced as the rotating co-host of The Five alongside Harold Ford Jr. The talk show showcases the host discussing relevant topics involving politics and pop culture.