Yes, Carley Shimkus is still the co-host on Fox and Friends First.
"Fox & Friends First" is an early morning program tailored for viewers seeking the content of "FOX and Friends" an hour earlier. Hosted by Heather Childers, Rob Schmitt, and Jillian Mele, the show demands an early rise to report on the day's headlines and provide updates on health, legal, political, and lifestyle matters. It is the precursor to the main "FOX and Friends" show, delivering a comprehensive preview before the day truly begins.
Who is Carley Shimkus?
Carley Shimkus, currently a co-host on FOX News Channel's "FOX & Friends First," airing weekdays at 5 AM/ET, began her journey with the network in 2009 as a FOX Business Network (FBN) production assistant. Her rise led to her role as associate producer. Partnered with co-host Todd Piro, Shimkus initiates the network's live weekday programming. Additionally, she delivers news updates on FNC's flagship morning show, "FOX & Friends" (weekdays, 6-9 AM/ET), focusing on social media trends, entertainment, and consumer business news.
Previously, Shimkus was a reporter for FOX News Headlines 24/7, covering social media trends and entertainment across various network programs like "FOX & Friends" and "MediaBuzz." She has also taken on roles as a substitute anchor on FNC and co-hosted for FOX Nation. Over her tenure, Shimkus has co-hosted network specials, including "Countdown to All-American New Year" with FNC's Griff Jenkins in 2018.
She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Who is the male host of Fox and Friends First?
Todd Piro is currently the male co-host of "FOX & Friends First" on weekdays from 4-6 AM/ET al with Carley Shimkus. He's also a regular contributor to various Fox News and Fox Business programs like "FOX & Friends," "Gutfeld!," "Varney & Co.," and "Outnumbered." Joining the network in June 2017, Piro previously anchored WVIT-TV's NBC Connecticut Today and guest anchored for NBC platforms such as Early Today, First Look, and The Place for Politics.
His journalistic career has encompassed coverage of major national events like the 2020 Presidential Election, the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, and Hurricane Sandy. Before his television career, Piro served as a morning anchor at KPSP Local 2 News, a CBS-affiliated station in Palm Springs, CA, following a five-year tenure practicing law at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in Los Angeles.
He graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.
FAQs
A. Carly returned to Fox and Friends First after giving birth to her first baby in 2023. She had a boy, who is named Brock.
A. Jillian Mele left Fox and Friends first as a co-host in 2021 after announcing that she wanted to pursue an MBA at La Selle.
A. Lawrence Jones has been appointed the new co-host of Fox and Friends in September 2023.
