Jessica Tarlov has signed a contract extension with Fox News, keeping her on The Five. The liberal co-host remains a regular presence on the network’s highest-rated cable news program.
What We Know: Tarlov has appeared as a co-host on The Five, where she regularly debates the program’s conservative panelists. The show averaged 3.3 million viewers during August, making it the highest-rated program in cable news. Tarlov has also become a prominent liberal voice at Fox News, frequently offering a counterpoint to the network’s conservative commentators. Her comments about the contract extension come from an interview with Marie Claire.
What They Said: “It’s always a great affirmation of your seat at the table. No matter how contentious it looks or difficult or terrible to some people, that you’re a valued element in this discourse.” -Jessica Tarlov
What Remains Unclear: Fox News hasn’t publicly disclosed the financial terms or length of Tarlov’s new contract. In the interview with Marie Claire, it was reported as a three-year contract extension, but that remains unconfirmed. Additionally, the network hasn’t detailed whether the agreement includes any changes to her role beyond continuing her work on The Five.
What It Means: Tarlov’s extension reinforces Fox News’ commitment to the political debate format that has helped The Five dominate cable news ratings. Meanwhile, her continued presence gives the program a consistent liberal perspective as the network maintains its strong audience performance.
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