In a viral false alarm that’s confusing social media, unverified claims of Jessica Tarlov being “confirmed” for a major new role in New York “20 minutes ago” on September 9, 2025, have spread like wildfire—but there’s zero credible evidence backing it up. The Fox News co-host, 41, known for her sharp Democratic takes on The Five, is thriving in her current gig, fresh off a legal victory in a $30 million defamation suit. As rumors swirl amid her recent on-air clashes and pregnancy buzz, is this just clickbait or a sign of bigger changes? The facts below debunk the hype! 👇

The Viral Rumor: What Sparked the Confusion?

Around 11:40 AM ET on September 9, a vague social media post teased: “20 Minutes ago in New York, Jessica Tarlov was confirmed as…See more,” linking to a teaser without details. It quickly racked up shares on X and Facebook, with users speculating everything from a promotion to a new Fox show or even a political appointment. One X post (500+ likes) guessed: “Tarlov confirmed as CNN analyst? Leaving Fox after The Five drama? 😱 #JessicaTarlov.” But digging deeper reveals no substance—searches across Fox News, BBC, and major outlets turn up nothing on a “confirmation” today.

The post’s “News admin” tag and lack of specifics scream clickbait, similar to 2024 rumors of Tarlov being “fired” from The Five after absences tied to her second pregnancy (announced January 2024). Fact-checks from Yahoo and ComingSoon.net debunked those as baseless, with Fox exec Irena Briganti confirming: “She’s not going anywhere.” X users called it out: “Another fake Tarlov rumor? We’ve seen this before—stop the hype! 😂 #FakeNews” (300 retweets).

Tarlov’s Real Wins: Bobulinski Lawsuit Dismissed

Instead of a “new role,” Tarlov’s latest headline is a courtroom triumph. On August 27, 2025, a New York federal judge dismissed Tony Bobulinski’s $30 million defamation suit against her and Fox News, filed in March 2024 over her The Five comments alleging a Trump Super PAC paid his legal fees (which he denied). Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled under New York’s anti-SLAPP law, protecting public discourse, and ordered Bobulinski to pay Tarlov’s fees— a major win for her free speech advocacy.

Tarlov celebrated on X: “Truth wins—grateful for the rule of law.” The case stemmed from her 2024 on-air correction, but the dismissal solidified her status as Fox’s bold liberal voice. X praised: “Tarlov crushes Bobulinski—queen of The Five! 👏 #JessicaTarlov” (1,200 likes). No New York “confirmation” ties in; she’s based in NYC as a rotating co-host on The Five (weekdays 5 PM ET), the top cable news show for Q2 2025.

Recent Drama: On-Air Clashes and Security Lapses

Tarlov’s been in the spotlight for fiery The Five moments. On September 6, she melted down defending RFK Jr.’s HHS role, falsely claiming he “denied” COVID vaccines—quickly corrected by co-hosts like Kayleigh McEnany, who called it “out of his league.” Viewers demanded her firing: “Tarlov’s lies ruin The Five—Fox, do something! 😡” (800+ X posts). She also slammed the White House for a security breach adding journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a classified chat on Iran strikes, per her August 2025 commentary.

Her podcast Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway (launched 2024) and Variety’s 2024 Women of Impact nod keep her buzzing, but no “confirmation” for a new gig. Rumors of leaving The Five resurfaced in April 2025 amid pregnancy leave, but she’s back strong, per IMDb and LinkedIn.

Why the Rumor? Pattern of Fake News

This fits Tarlov’s rumor mill: February 2024 “firing” hoax (debunked by Fox), October 2024 “incendiary Trump comments” speculation (unfounded), and June 2025 “fired over lies” chatter (false). Her PhD from LSE, work on Boris Johnson’s 2008 campaign, and Bustle role as SVP of Research make her a target for partisan trolls. X divides: Supporters: “Tarlov’s killing it—ignore the fakes! 💪 #TheFive” (1K likes). Critics: “Time for Tarlov to go—too biased! 😤” (600 retweets).

What’s Next for Tarlov?

With The Five dominating cable (No. 1 in Q2 2025 viewers and A25-54 demo), Tarlov’s secure as Fox’s liberal star, per NYT (October 2024). She’s married to Brian McKenna (2021), mom to two (second child 2024), and hosts Raging Moderates. No NYC “confirmation”—just her usual grind. If details emerge, it’ll be from Fox, not rumors.

The hoax highlights media misinformation—always verify! Join X with #JessicaTarlov. Thoughts on the Bobulinski win? 👇