Fox News announced Monday that Emily Compagno will join the network's popular panel program "The Five" as a permanent co-host. Her official debut on the show is scheduled for September 8.
Compagno will be joining existing co-hosts Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, and Jesse Watters. She will occupy the liberal seat at the table, rotating with Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica Tarlov.
"Fifteen years later, 'The Five' remains a powerhouse and appointment viewing for millions of Americans," said Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott in a statement. "Emily is a highly accomplished host whose energy and talent have made her a standout across FOX News Media, and we are thrilled to officially welcome her to the show."
Compagno expressed her enthusiasm for the new role. "I couldn’t be more honored to join 'The Five,' a team I have long admired and have been fortunate to work alongside over the years," she stated. "Having an official seat at the table on what I truly believe is the most fun show on television is an incredible privilege. I am grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to get started."
Prior to this appointment, Compagno co-hosted "Outnumbered" and will step down from that role. A rotating cast of Fox News personalities will fill her previous seat on "Outnumbered" until a permanent replacement is named.
Compagno joined Fox News as a contributor in 2018 and became a co-host of "Outnumbered" in 2021. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "Under His Wings," published by Fox News Books in 2024.
Before her career in television, Compagno worked as a criminal defense attorney. She also served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and held positions at the Social Security Administration. Earlier in her career, she was a captain of the NFL's Oakland Raiders cheerleading squad and served as an NFL Ambassador abroad.
"The Five," which recently marked its 15th anniversary, has consistently been a top performer in cable news. In the second quarter of 2026, the program averaged 3.6 million total viewers and 322,000 viewers in the 25-54 demographic, according to network figures. The show commands over 64% of cable news viewers in its 5 p.m. ET timeslot and reportedly draws more Democratic viewers than CNN and MSNBC, while also being the number one program among independent viewers.