Ainsley Earhardt’s Journey Through Love and Loss: From Two Divorces to Engagement with Sean Hannity

Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt has recently stunned fans with the announcement of her engagement to longtime Fox colleague, Sean Hannity. The couple, known as “The First Couple of Fox,” has enjoyed a whirlwind romance, culminating in a Christmas proposal in their shared church—a place they both hold dear due to their mutual faith. But for Earhardt, 48, this joyful moment comes after a difficult journey through two failed marriages, one of which was marred by rumors of infidelity.

Earhardt’s first marriage to her college sweetheart, Kevin McKinney, began like a fairytale. The two tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in 2005, after meeting at the University of South Carolina. However, despite the picture-perfect wedding, the couple quietly divorced in 2009. Though Earhardt and McKinney have remained tight-lipped about the reasons behind the split, Earhardt later admitted that, at the time, her focus was primarily on her career rather than starting a family.

Earhardt’s second marriage to former Clemson quarterback Will Proctor in 2012 seemed promising, and in 2015, they welcomed their daughter, Hayden. Yet, just three years later, their marriage collapsed amid rumors of Proctor’s affair with a close friend of Earhardt’s. Although Proctor denied the allegations, Earhardt chose to separate after a painful period of reflection. In a statement, she emphasized her commitment to her daughter, while also seeking privacy during a difficult time.

Despite the heartache, Earhardt’s resilience shone through, and in 2020, it was revealed that she had found love again with none other than Sean Hannity. While details of their relationship remained private, sources close to the couple confirmed their bond had been growing for quite some time before going public. The couple, who had been dating long distance due to their respective jobs at Fox News, became engaged in a touching proposal that occurred in their “home church,” a symbol of the spiritual foundation of their relationship.

Eargardt married her college sweetheart Kevin McKinney in a lavish ceremony in South Carolina in 2005. She’s seen as a teen

Earhardt and Hannity’s journey from personal struggles to this joyous chapter reflects their deep faith and shared values. Their engagement is a testament to their mutual respect and commitment to one another. With both continuing their roles at Fox News, their long-distance relationship will persist, with Earhardt staying in New York and Hannity in Florida, balancing their careers while nurturing their newfound love.

Earhardt went on to find love with former Clemson Tigers quarterback Will Proctor, who was eight years her junior, and they wed in 2012

As Earhardt prepares for her third walk down the aisle, fans are celebrating her happiness and transformation after a series of personal challenges. The couple’s public announcement of their engagement was met with overwhelming support from both families, and it’s clear that they are excited about their future together. Despite the hurdles she’s faced, Ainsley Earhardt’s journey to this moment proves that love, faith, and perseverance can lead to a happy ending.

They tried for a baby for about a year and suffered a tragic miscarriage along the way, but eventually welcomed daughter Hayden in 2015

The former couple split in 2018 amid rumors of infidelity, which Proctor has denied

It’s unclear exactly how long they had been dating for at that time, but multiple sources told Vanity Fair that they had been together ‘for quite some time.’

DailyMail.com then exclusively shared the first photos of the couple in April 2023.

They officially got engaged after Hannity popped the question in church over Christmas earlier this week.

The newly engaged couple gushed that they ‘couldn’t be happier’ in an announcement on Thursday through Fox News.

‘We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all of their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives,’ Earhardt and Hannity stated.

The couple notified their ex-spouses ahead of their announcement and declared that ‘everyone is supportive of each other.’

‘We actually made them aware this was happening ahead of time,’ the couple said of their exes.

They kept details of the proposal private, other than to say he proposed in their ‘home church’ and that this was the ‘perfect place,’ given they’ve bonded over their deep faith and ‘have placed God first in their relationship.’

Earhardt and Hannity officially got engaged after Hannity popped the question over Christmas earlier this week

Hannity, who will turn 63 on Monday, lives in Florida while Earhardt, 48, stays in New York, but the couple have made their long-distance relationship work with weekend trips. This will continue for the foreseeable future.

‘With a mutual respect for each other’s careers, both Hannity and Earhardt have long-term deals to remain at Fox News Media, where Earhardt will continue to co-host Fox & Friends from New York while the primetime star will continue to host his eponymous show ‘Hannity’ from Florida,’ Fox News stated.

Before dating Earhardt, Hannity also went through a divorce.

It was reported that he had split from wife Jill Rhodes in 2020; they separated in 2015, but managed to keep it quiet until then.