A strange shadow looms over The Five—Fox News’ iconic debate show. It’s called the “curse”—an invisible fate that has brought down several hosts, from Bob Beckel’s controversial exit to others fading into obscurity after their brief moments in the spotlight. And now, Jessica Tarlov—the lone voice of freedom amid the “conservative wolves”—finds herself at the edge of survival. Will she break the curse, or will she be the next victim devoured by the notorious “predators,” Greg Gutfeld and Jesse Watters?

Picture this: every afternoon, Jessica enters The Five set like a lone warrior, facing Greg Gutfeld—the conservative clown with a mischievous grin and sharp, cutting remarks. Next to him stands Jesse Watters—the master of backstabbing, armed with probing questions and an attitude of arrogance unmatched by anyone. Together, as a perfect pair in the art of attack, they’ve seemingly made Jessica their “favorite prey.” In a recent episode, Greg interrupted Jessica mid-sentence, sneering, “What world are you living in, Jessica?”—causing the audience to burst into laughter while she just pressed her lips together, eyes burning with fury. Jesse didn’t hold back either, once delivering a ruthless jab: “You’re the only Democrat here, but who’s even listening to you?”—isolating her live on air.

But don’t mistake Jessica for someone who will easily back down. She fires back at Greg with sharp arguments, silencing him on occasion—a rare moment the X audience calls “Greg being put down by Jessica.” To Jesse, she once responded, “Can you stop interrupting me to show off?”—leaving him awkwardly silent in front of the cameras. These confrontations aren’t just debates; they’re battles for survival. With Greg and Jesse’s aggressive, relentless styles, they seem determined to turn Jessica into a “sacrificial lamb” to solidify their positions in the conservative audience’s eyes. But are they unwittingly triggering the very curse of The Five—something that will eventually turn on them?

The drama only intensifies on social media. One user wrote: “Greg and Jesse treat Jessica like a punching bag, but she’s still standing—who’s the real strong one here?” Another predicted: “The curse will soon choose its next victim. My bet’s on Jesse, because he’s too arrogant.” There’s even a rumor that the tension behind the scenes at The Five is greater than what viewers see on air—where Greg allegedly wanted to “fire Jessica” for overshadowing his humor, and Jesse is said to envy her debating skills. Although these are just rumors, they raise the question: Are Greg and Jesse really allies, or are they secretly at odds, each trying to avoid being the next to fall?

The lawsuit from Tony Bobulinski—accusing Jessica of defamation—adds a toxic gust of wind to the “curse.” Greg and Jesse haven’t missed a chance to bring up the issue on air, trying to throw her off balance. In one episode, Greg sneered, “Jessica, do you need a lawyer?” while Jesse added, “Watch out, you’re about to lose your seat over this!” But Jessica stood her ground, calmly responding, “I’m still here, and I’ll keep being here.” Her resilience makes one wonder: What keeps her standing firm in the storm? A secret plan to turn the tables, or just the steely resolve of a woman who refuses to be defeated?

So what exactly is The Five’s curse? Is it the pressure from the conservative audience wanting Jessica gone? The covert battle between her, Greg, and Jesse behind the scenes? Or is it the fate that every seat on this show is marked by inevitable collapse? Jessica Tarlov might be the one to break it—or she might be the next victim, pushed down by Greg and Jesse. But remember: in this life-or-death game, today’s predator might become tomorrow’s prey. Who will fall next? Greg, with his massive ego? Jesse, with his uncontrolled arrogance? Or Jessica, the one playing the most dangerous game of all?