Jesse Watters is known for his work with a number of Fox News programs throughout his career. Recently, however, he was absent from his usual place on one of his programs. Since then, viewers have shared a surprising reaction to his replacement.
Viewers Saw A New Face On Jesse Watters’ Namesake Show, Jesse Watters Primetime
Watters is a political commentator who is known for his work with a variety of Fox News shows. He first became known to many with his appearances on The O’Reilly Factor.
In 2022, Watters became the host of his own program on the network, Jesse Watters Primetime. He is also known for serving as a regular co-host on The Five, starting in the role in 2017.
During the June 19 broadcast of Watters’ Primetime show, viewers saw a different face. This was Rachel Campos-Duffy, who was previously described as a “fan-favorite” on the network. This television personality first became known to many in 1994 after appearing in MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco.
Rachel is known for her work with various Fox News programs, guest-hosting on Outnumbered before becoming a permanent co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend in 2021. She is also known for serving as a guest co-host on The View.

During her recent appearance on Primetime, it was business as usual. She opened things up with a simple, “Welcome to a special edition of Jesse Watters Prime. I’m Rachel Campos-Duffy in for Jesse.”
Rachel Campos-Duffy Also Shared A Behind-The-Scenes Look On The Show On Social Media
Duffy then discussed the latest developments of President Donald Trump’s Iranian peace deal. This also came out after Trump debuted a new Air Force One, which was a gift from the Qatari Royal Family.
Following her appearance on the show, Duffy then shared a behind-the-scenes video on social media, teasing her appearance on Instagram. At the time, she teased, “Hi, everybody! It’s Rachel Campos-Duffy! I’m in for Jesse Watters on Jesse Watters Primetime! We’re going to have Victor Davis Hanson, to talk about the biggest misconceptions of the peace deal with Iran. Also, Joe Concha on the rise of [Zohran] Mamdani. We’re also going to talk to Steve Hilton about all those Europeans loving America. And finally, why are all these feminists so mad at the ballerina farm on the tradwife movement?”
Taking to the comments, fans were quick to share their excitement at seeing Rachel in the role. She got a few compliments both before and after her time on the show. Some comments included:
- “Rachel, Great show tonight! Thank you! There is no need for Watters if Fox News has you!”
- “Thrilled you are guest hosting tonight! Enjoyed your talk with Victor!”
- “Rachel, you do a great job keep on doing what you do best you enjoy your work and you do it thoroughly.”
- “Wow. Loved the show tonight especially with you hosting. Beautiful.”
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