Fox News has hired Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner as a contributor. According to a news release, Jenner will make her first appearance on Thursday night’s “Hannity” show at 9 PM/ET.
“Caitlyn’s story is an inspiration to us all,” said Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott. “She is a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community and her illustrious career spans a variety of fields that will be a tremendous asset for our audience.”
Jenner made history entering politics as a gubernatorial candidate in the 2021 California recall election. Jenner is the parent of 10 children and 20 grandchildren and is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, “The Secrets of My Life,” a memoir about her journey as a transgender woman and her fight for the LGBTQ+ community.
Jenner will offer commentary and analysis across FOX News Channel (FNC) programming and various FOX News Media platforms.
“I am humbled by this unique opportunity to speak directly to FOX News Media’s millions of viewers about a range of issues that are important to the American people,” Jenner said.
Caitlyn Jenner established a foundation. that promotes equality and combats discrimination by providing grants to organizations that improve the lives of transgender people, including youth, as well as anti-bullying, suicide prevention, healthcare, housing, employment, and related programs.
In recent years, Jenner appeared alongside her family on E!’s popular reality programs Keeping Up with the Kardashians from 2007-2021 and I Am Cait from 2015-2016, a series based on her journey as a trans woman. She also recently returned to motorsport, founding Jenner Racing, an auto racing team in the all-female W Series.
