Fox News names Emily Compagno as new cohost on The Five

Fox News announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, that Emily Compagno will become a permanent cohost on its top-rated program, The Five, beginning September 8. The appointment fills the seat left vacant by Jeanine Pirro, who departed the show last year after being named interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

Compagno, a current cohost of the afternoon program Outnumbered, will join the roundtable alongside regulars Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, and Jesse Watters. Jessica Tarlov and Harold Ford Jr. will continue to alternate in the role offering a liberal perspective. Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott announced the move in a statement, calling Compagno "a highly accomplished host whose energy and talent have made her a standout across Fox News Media."

The Five has been the most-watched program on cable news for 19 consecutive quarters, regularly drawing larger audiences than the network's primetime lineup despite airing at 5 p.m. Eastern. The show, created in 2011, has served as a launching pad for hosts like Gutfeld and Watters, who both parlayed their roles into prominent primetime shows. Scott has previously described the program's appeal as its ability to feature sharp...