Ainsley Earhardt’s mysterious return to Fox & Friends raises eyebrows—was there more behind her absence than we know?

Ainsley Earhardt’s unexpected return to Fox & Friends after a brief absence has left fans and critics alike speculating about what really happened behind the scenes. Her bright smile and subtle chemistry with co-host Piers Morgan seemed to raise more questions than answers. During her time off, Kayleigh McEnany effortlessly filled in, sparking rumors about possible behind-the-scenes shakeups. Was this just a routine post-holiday return, or does her comeback signal something much bigger happening at Fox News?

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Ainsley Earhardt is welcomed back to screens by fans after the Fox News host took time away from morning show

FOX News host Ainsley Earhardt has been warmly welcomed back to television screens across the country Monday morning.

Earhardt returned to the Fox and Friends morning show after taking some time off last week after the holiday weekend.

Ainsley Earhardt returned to Fox and Friends on Monday after a brief time away
Ainsley Earhardt returned to Fox and Friends on Monday after a brief time awayCredit: Getty

Earhardt kicked off her return with an Instagram post
Earhardt kicked off her return with an Instagram postCredit: Instagram/ aearhardt

Kayleigh McEnany filled in for Earhardt while she was out
Kayleigh McEnany filled in for Earhardt while she was outCredit: Getty
On July 4, fellow Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced she would be filling in.

“Tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday, I will be filling in on @foxandfriends, @FoxNews for my amazing friend and colleague @ainsleyearhardt,” McEnany tweeted.

“Join us from 6am-9am ET and Happy Fourth of July to all!”

Earhardt, who hosts the morning show alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade, kicked off her return with an Instagram post.

During Monday’s show, the three Fox hosts had Piers Morgan on as a guest.

“Big thank you to our good friend @piersmorgan for teaching us some cricket!” Earhardt shared on Instagram with a photo of her holding a cricket bat alongside her co-workers and Morgan.

Dozens of fans flooded the morning show host’s comment section, with some welcoming her back to their Fox News screens.

“Welcome back @aearhardt,” one fan simply wrote.

“Great show this morning,” another said.

“Great Group,” a third commented.

Earhardt has worked at Fox News since 2007, appearing on several panels and shows such as Hannity.

She was named a co-host of Fox and Friends in 2016.

Previously, she co-hosted Fox and Friends Weekend, All-American New Year’s Eve, and America’s News Headquarters.