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Billy Bush joins FOX News Media as contributor, set to debut on 'Jesse Watters Primetime'
By Brian Flood
Published September 22, 2026
FOX News Media has signed podcast and television host Billy Bush as a contributor, where he will appear across all platforms, the company announced on Tuesday.
Bush currently hosts "Hot Mics with Billy Bush," a digital show that covers sports, politics, entertainment, tech and pop culture, following a five-season tenure hosting "Extra."
Bush previously served as co-host of NBC’s "Today Third Hour." Prior to that, he was a correspondent for "Access Hollywood" and host of the nationally syndicated talk and music radio show, "The Billy Bush Show."
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FOX News Media has signed podcast and television host Billy Bush as a contributor. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images for Operation Smile)
"I’m excited to join FOX News Media and its loyal audience to share my perspective on the people, ideas and moments shaping today’s culture… as well as the ones trying to undo it," Bush said in a statement.
Bush has covered major live entertainment events, including the Golden Globes, Grammys and Academy Awards. He also covered the Olympics from 2004 to 2016 on NBC and reported live from Prince William’s wedding to Catherine Middleton for NBC News. He has made several film and television appearances.
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Billy Bush will make his debut as a Fox News contributor on "Jesse Watters Primetime." (River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
Bush will make his debut as a Fox News contributor on Tuesday on "Jesse Watters Primetime" at 8 p.m. ET.
Earlier this year, Bush appeared on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast alongside former ESPN anchor Sage Steele.
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