In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through Fox News, veteran host Jeanine Pirro has threatened to walk off the set of “The Five,” giving her bosses a brutal “me or her” ultimatum that could completely shake up the show’s dynamics.
The tension reached a boiling point when Pirro made it clear to producers that unless Jessica Tarlov was removed from the show, she would leave Fox News for good.
The shocking moment occurred off-camera and has since led to a full-scale internal crisis within the network — raising concerns not only about show ratings but also long-term brand stability, insurance liabilities, and legal exposure tied to high-profile media talent.
A Shocking Standoff: The Tension Behind the Scenes. The drama started behind the scenes, when Pirro, a fan favorite and one of the most prominent conservative voices on the network, became increasingly frustrated with the direction of “The Five.”
Her primary target: liberal commentator Jessica Tarlov. Sources say Pirro, known for her fiery demeanor and unapologetic conservative stance, felt that Tarlov’s progressive views were too much of a polarizing influence on the show.
