Jeanine Pirro, host of Fox News’ “Justice with Judge Jeanine,”Is joining “The Five”The network announced Wednesday that she will be leaving as a permanent panelist. She will be leaving “Justice,”This has been the most-rated Saturday program at 9 p.m. ET began in 2011 and has been the top-rated program on Saturdays at 9 p.m.
“The Five”It made history when it received ratings last year that showed it had been the first non-primetime cable program to reach a quarter of its total viewers. In announcing Pirro’s promotion, Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said, “’The Five’ continues to be a beloved show by the American audience. Each of the co-hosts are accomplished and insightful talent with diverse opinions and terrific chemistry who will certainly help drive this ensemble program going forward.”
Pirro will be joining the show on January 24. Geraldo Rivera, Harold Ford Jr., and Jessica Tarlov all will take the place reserved for liberal commentators. Dana Perino and Jesse Watters will be the other permanent co-hosts. Greg Gutfeld is also a regular co-host.
Both Watters, and Gutfeld were also promoted at Fox News in recent weeks. Gutfeld was promoted to the 11 p.m. slot. ET slot for a nightly comedian program called “Gutfeld!”It also became a ratings success, beating other late-night programs from other networks. Earlier this week, Watters was named the permanent host of the network’s 7 p.m. ET slot.
Watter’s Saturday show, “Watters World,” will be replaced, as will Pirro’s “Justice.”According to the network, new programming will soon be announced.