Rachel Campos-Duffy: Seven Years at Fox News and Embracing Family Life

Rachel Campos-Duffy has been a familiar face on Fox News for seven years, balancing her career with her vibrant family life. As a mother of nine children, she has experienced firsthand the challenges and rewards of integrating work and family, something she never expected to be so well-supported in a fast-paced media environment.

From the beginning, what struck Rachel most about Fox News was its family-friendly culture. Unlike the rigid expectations she feared might come with working in television, she found an environment that was flexible and accommodating. Her producers, bookers, and the entire team understood the complexities of her life as a mother. This level of understanding was beyond what she anticipated, and it quickly became clear to her that Fox was not just a workplace but a second family that valued personal commitments alongside professional responsibilities.

Rachel’s journey in media has been anything but conventional. As someone deeply passionate about political and cultural discussions, she has used her platform to share insights on family, motherhood, and conservative values. But despite her dedication to her career, her role as a mother has always remained central to her identity.

When she became pregnant with her ninth child, she faced a moment of uncertainty. Would Fox be able to handle the growing demands of her family life? Would this be the point where her network’s support would waver? These questions loomed over her as she prepared to share the news with her team.

However, Fox News once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting working mothers. The executive response was overwhelmingly positive. Instead of hesitation or concerns, Rachel was met with encouragement and celebration. “We’re so happy for you!” was the sentiment she received, turning what could have been a stressful conversation into a heartwarming reminder of the strong workplace culture she was part of. For Rachel, this level of support was a dream come true.

The ability to successfully navigate a demanding career in television while raising nine children is no small feat. Rachel credits the supportive environment at Fox News as a crucial factor in making it possible. Unlike many corporate settings where personal challenges are often seen as obstacles, Fox provided her with the flexibility and understanding necessary to thrive in both her professional and personal life.

Her story is an inspiration to many working mothers who often struggle with the balancing act of career and family. It challenges the notion that success in the workplace must come at the expense of family life. Through her experience, Rachel showcases that it is possible to have both—a thriving career and a deeply fulfilling home life—when working in an environment that truly values its employees.

Today, Rachel remains grateful for the opportunities she has at Fox News. Her journey continues to resonate with many women who aspire to balance professional ambitions with the joys and responsibilities of motherhood. As she continues her work in media, she carries with her a deep appreciation for the understanding and encouragement she has received, making her more committed than ever to advocating for family values in the public sphere.

Fox Nation’s Rachel Campos-Duffy, a ‘Real World’ Alum, to Guest Host on Fox News

“My hope is to help viewers make sense of current events, politics, and cultural trends in a thought-provoking and entertaining way,” Campos-Duffy says in a statement

Rachel Campos-Duffy. Photo: Fox News

From The Real World to Fox Nation to Fox News primetime, Rachel Campos-Duffy has landed a new gig, PEOPLE can confirm.

This coming week, Campos-Duffy, 49, will host in Fox News’ 7 p.m. slot Monday through Friday as part of a rotation of talent while the network is firming up its plans for the hour. Fox & Friends‘ Brian Kilmeade and former lawmaker Trey Gowdy, a Fox News contributor, have also filled in.

“I’m excited to host Fox News primetime all next week!” Campos-Duffy says in a statement. “My hope is to help viewers make sense of current events, politics, and cultural trends in a thought-provoking and entertaining way. I believe in strong families and our American traditions and the show next week is for anyone who loves America and wants to keep the American dream alive.”

Anchor Martha MacCallum’s news show, The Story with Martha MacCallum, was moved last month from Fox News’ 7 p.m. slot to 3 p.m., and Fox News said then the replacement would be an opinion show. (The network takes pains to stress its news shows are separate from its oft-controversial and widely watched conservative opinion programming.)

Campos-Duffy is currently the host of Fox Nation’s Moms and a former View guest host. She appeared on The Real World: San Francisco in 1994 and she met her future husband and future congressman Sean Duffy through the franchise.

The couple, who married in 1999, share nine children.

Rachel Campos-Duffy (back, second from left) with her husband and children. Rachel Campos-Duffy/ instagram

“In terms of doing it all, I don’t do it all,” Campos-Duffy told PEOPLE in 2018 about juggling being a mom with her TV jobs.

“It was harder for me when I had my first child. I think the first child is absolutely the hardest,” she said at the time. “What happens when you have a lot more kids is you gain more confidence, you figure out what’s necessary, what’s not, and you learn to manage your time better as a mom with kids who are over the age of 10.”

Campos-Duffy previously told PEOPLE she and her husband engage their kids in the issues of the day as well.

“When I grew up, my family talked about all the things that they say you’re not supposed to talk about at the dinner table,” she recalled. “We all talked about religion and politics. And so in my family, we’re kind of the same. Our kids are obviously in a hyper-political environment — their dad is a congressman, their mom’s a Fox News personality.”

She said at the time that her kids “don’t agree with every position that me and my husband take,” adding that that was good thing and she wanted them “to ask questions.”

Of her series Moms on Fox Nation (the company’s streaming service), Campos-Duffy said, “I think by having conversations instead of feeling so alienated from each other, hopefully we can see our common humanity and our common desire to do what’s right by our families and our kids.”