NEW YORK, NY — Emotions ran high on the set of Fox News’ The Five this week as Kayleigh McEnany, co-host and former White House Press Secretary, was caught off guard by a touching on-air surprise from her colleagues as she prepares to take maternity leave.

The moment, which aired during the show’s closing segment, offered a rare glimpse into the camaraderie behind the scenes — and left both the studio audience and viewers at home reaching for tissues.

🎁 A SURPRISE FIT FOR A MOTHER-TO-BE

As Tuesday’s episode of The Five neared its end, co-host Jesse Watters playfully teased a “very special announcement.” Moments later, the lights dimmed slightly and a cheerful instrumental version of “Isn’t She Lovely” played as a beautifully wrapped gift basket and hand-written cards were brought out by a stage assistant.

Kayleigh, visibly surprised, was momentarily speechless.

“You guys!” she said with wide eyes and a hand over her heart. “I wasn’t expecting this.”

👶 GIFTS FROM THE HEART

The gift basket included baby essentials personalized for Kayleigh’s growing family — a monogrammed baby blanket, a silver rattle engraved with the initials “M.M.” (reportedly the baby’s soon-to-be initials), a collection of classic children’s books, and a framed group photo of The Five cast with handwritten notes on the back.

Greg Gutfeld offered a humorous but heartfelt card that read:

“Don’t teach your kid to fact-check me — we’ll never get through an episode.”

Jeanine Pirro added:

“You’re going to be an incredible mom — again. Enjoy every second of the chaos and the cuddles.”

🍼 KAYLEIGH’S SECOND CHILD ON THE WAY

McEnany, already a mother to daughter Blake, is expecting her second child with husband Sean Gilmartin, a professional baseball pitcher. Throughout her pregnancy, she has continued her duties on The Five, offering political commentary, debate, and personal insights with her usual sharp style.

She previously announced her pregnancy on-air earlier this year and has since received an outpouring of support from viewers and co-workers alike.

“It’s been such a blessing to go through this journey with so much love and encouragement,” Kayleigh said after the segment. “And now, I get to go take on the next great job — being a mom again.”

💬 FAREWELL (FOR NOW) FROM THE TEAM

As the show closed, co-host Dana Perino took a moment to reflect on McEnany’s impact on the program:

“We’re going to miss her voice at the table — but we’re even more excited for what’s ahead for her family. We’ll be counting down until she’s back.”

Fans online were equally moved by the segment, with hashtags like #GoodLuckKayleigh and #TheFiveFamily trending on X (formerly Twitter) following the broadcast.

📺 WHAT’S NEXT?

Fox News has not yet announced who will temporarily fill McEnany’s seat during her absence, though a rotation of guest co-hosts is expected. Meanwhile, McEnany confirmed she will remain active on social media and plans to return to the network in a few months.

Final Word:
In the world of fast-paced political television, it’s not every day you see such genuine warmth on-air. But for Kayleigh McEnany, her send-off into motherhood was as thoughtful and spirited as she is — and a reminder that sometimes, the news desk feels a lot like family.

Best wishes, Kayleigh — from the Five, and beyond.