FOX News has announced that Caitlyn Jenner is joining the cable news network as an on-air contributor. On the heels of the morning announcement, Jenner said she was “humbled” by the opportunity to speak to millions of Fox News viewers “about a range of issues.” Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott called Jenner’s story “an inspiration […]
FOX News has announced that Caitlyn Jenner is joining the cable news network as an on-air contributor.
On the heels of the morning announcement, Jenner said she was “humbled” by the opportunity to speak to millions of Fox News viewers “about a range of issues.”
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott called Jenner’s story “an inspiration to us all.”
“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,” Scott said.
The 72-year-old former Olympian, who won a gold medal in the decathlon, has become a frequent guest across Fox News programming.
Jenner received a warm welcome from her new Fox News colleagues like Tomi Lahren.
“She is a kind and wonderful human,” Lahren said in a tweet.
“I am proud to call her a friend and now a colleague!”
Jenner thanked Lahren for her support and said “I am thrilled to be working with you!”
News of the new gig comes just a few weeks before the Kardashian sisters highly anticipated Kardashian series is set to premiere on Hulu.
Recently, the Kardashian sisters revealed that Jenner would not be part of the streaming show.
Jenner came out as transgender in 2015 following a high-profile split from longtime wife and Kardashian mom Kris Jenner.
Jenner’s debut in the new role at Fox will kick off Thursday night with a spot on Hannity.
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