Kayleigh McEnany’s Health Crisis Shocks Fox News
Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany, a vibrant presence on Outnumbered, was abruptly pulled off the air in July 2025 following a life-threatening health diagnosis that stunned her colleagues and fans. Known for her resilience after a 2018 preventative double mastectomy due to a BRCA2 gene mutation, McEnany faced a new, undisclosed medical crisis that she kept hidden from even her closest confidants at the network. Her unwavering positivity in the face of this ordeal has moved fans to tears, but an unexpected on-air moment nearly exposed her secret, sparking widespread concern and admiration.
McEnany, 37, welcomed her third child, Avery Grace, on July 1, 2025, with husband Sean Gilmartin, a retired MLB pitcher. The joyful announcement on Outnumbered, accompanied by a touching Psalm, masked the gravity of her health struggles. Insiders reveal that McEnany was diagnosed with a severe condition shortly after her pregnancy announcement in March 2025, with symptoms emerging during her third trimester. The exact nature of the illness remains undisclosed, but sources describe it as requiring immediate medical intervention, potentially life-threatening if untreated. Despite the diagnosis, McEnany continued hosting, determined to maintain normalcy for her children, Blake, 5, and Nash, 2, and to fulfill her professional duties.
Her colleagues, including co-hosts Harris Faulkner and Emily Compagno, were reportedly unaware of the severity of her condition. McEnany’s decision to keep her diagnosis private stemmed from her desire to shield her family and avoid media scrutiny, a choice rooted in her previous experiences with health challenges. In 2018, she underwent a double mastectomy after learning she carried the BRCA2 mutation, which elevated her breast cancer risk to 84%. Her openness about that journey inspired many, but this time, she chose silence, confiding only in Gilmartin and a small circle of family. Fans on X praised her strength, with posts like “Kayleigh’s faith is a beacon,” while others expressed heartbreak over her ordeal.
The near-revelation came during a July 15 Outnumbered broadcast, when McEnany, visibly emotional, paused mid-sentence while discussing a health-related segment. Her voice cracked as she referenced “personal battles we don’t always see,” prompting concern from Compagno, who reached out on-air. McEnany quickly recovered, attributing her emotion to the topic’s weight, but insiders say the moment was a close call, nearly exposing her struggle. The incident fueled speculation, with viewers on X noting her uncharacteristic vulnerability. Days later, Fox News announced her temporary leave, citing “personal reasons,” but a leaked internal memo suggested executives knew of her condition for weeks, raising questions about the network’s transparency.
Commentators Robby Soave and Niall Stanage, on The Hill’s Rising, weighed in on the controversy. Soave argued that McEnany’s privacy should be respected, given her history of resilience, while Stanage questioned whether Fox News pressured her to continue working to maintain ratings. The network’s history of managing crises discreetly, as seen in past controversies, has amplified scrutiny. Fans have rallied around McEnany, with hashtags like #PrayForKayleigh trending, reflecting her impact as a devout Christian and former White House Press Secretary under President Trump.
McEnany’s positivity, rooted in her faith, has been a cornerstone of her response. In a brief statement on X, she wrote, “God has a plan, and I’m trusting Him,” echoing sentiments from her 2021 book, For Such a Time as This. As she undergoes treatment, her absence from Outnumbered leaves a void, with viewers awaiting her return. The leaked memo and her near on-air revelation have sparked debates about workplace pressures, but McEnany’s grace under fire continues to inspire, proving her strength extends far beyond the studio.
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