Katie Pavlich has been named the new permanent 10 p.m. primetime anchor at NewsNation, replacing Ashleigh Banfield after she stepped away from her longtime evening role.
Congratulations to Katie Pavlich, who has been confirmed as Ashleigh Banfield’s replacement in NewsNation’s prime-time lineup following Banfield’s sudden exit.
A strong conservative voice, bestselling author, and fearless commentator, Pavlich, 37, has been a familiar face on Fox News for years, appearing on The Five, Jesse Watters Primetime, and Fox News Sunday.
She absolutely deserves this — but why did Ashleigh leave so abruptly, and why was Katie chosen?
Banfield will remain with the network and lead its growing true crime division while expanding her podcast, Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield, across digital platforms.
Pavlich, a longtime Fox News contributor since 2013, is known for appearances on shows like The Five and Jesse Watters Primetime. Her new program will focus more on politics, culture, immigration, national security, and foreign policy rather than crime coverage.
NewsNation executives said the move reflects the network’s shift toward more political news and analysis during primetime. For Pavlich, the role marks her first permanent primetime anchor position and a major step forward in her media career.
