Jeanine Pirro has been named a new co-host of Fox News’ 5 p.m. panel show The Five.
The network made the announcement in a press release Wednesday, tapping Pirro to fill a seat which has not been permanently occupied since Kimberly Guilfoyle left the show in 2018. Pirro has been a frequent participant on the show in recent months. And now, the network is calling on her to take the job on a full-time basis.
Fox News also announced that what it billed in its release as the show’s “liberal seat” will be occupied by a rotating trio of co-hosts; Harold Ford Jr., Geraldo Rivera and Jessica Tarlov. That position has been vacant since Juan Williams left The Five last May.
“The Five continues to be a beloved show by the American audience,” said Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott, in the release. “Each of the co-hosts are accomplished and insightful talent with diverse opinions and terrific chemistry who will certainly help drive this ensemble program going forward.”
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