After a brief time away from the spotlight, Ainsley Earhardt returned to her familiar morning post on Fox & Friends this Monday morning—greeted by an outpouring of love from devoted viewers across the country. Her warm and poised presence had been missed, and her comeback following the holiday break was met with excitement both on-air and online.

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Earhardt, who co-hosts Fox & Friends alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade, had taken some time off following the Fourth of July weekend, prompting fellow Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany to temporarily step in. McEnany announced the hosting update in a cheerful tweet, writing:

“Tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday, I will be filling in on @foxandfriends, @FoxNews for my amazing friend and colleague @ainsleyearhardt… Join us from 6am-9am ET and Happy Fourth of July to all!”

While viewers appreciated McEnany’s brief presence on the program, many were clearly eager for Earhardt’s return—and she didn’t disappoint. Upon resuming her hosting duties, Earhardt took to Instagram to share a light-hearted behind-the-scenes moment. In the photo, she posed with co-hosts Doocy and Kilmeade, as well as British TV personality Piers Morgan, holding a cricket bat with a smile.

“Big thank you to our good friend @piersmorgan for teaching us some cricket!” she captioned the post.

Fans flooded the comment section with enthusiastic messages, expressing joy at her return.

“Welcome back @aearhardt,” one viewer wrote simply but sincerely.
“Great show this morning,” added another.
“Great group,” one more chimed in.

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Earhardt has long been a steady presence on Fox News. Since joining the network in 2007, she’s contributed to several high-profile programs including Hannity, and has anchored special coverage such as All-American New Year’s Eve and America’s News Headquarters. Her promotion to Fox & Friends co-host in 2016 cemented her status as a key player in the network’s morning programming.

Her loyal audience values her warm demeanor, professionalism, and the sense of comfort she brings to the screen. With this latest return, it’s clear she remains not just a fixture at Fox, but a beloved morning companion for millions of viewers across the country.