Jillian Mele Leaves Fox News, Carley Shimkus Joins Fox & Friends First – The Hollywood Reporter

The early morning cable information revolving door continues to show.

On Friday, Fox Information stated that Carley Shimkus can be the brand new co-host for the 4-6 a.m. program Fox & Pals First, alongside Todd Piro.

She replaces Jillian Mele, who’s leaving the corporate after 4 years to pursue an MBA at La Salle College in Philadelphia. Her first day is Monday Nov. 1. Shimkus had been a reporter and fill-in anchor at Fox Information. She began her profession on the firm at Fox Enterprise Community as a manufacturing assistant in 2009.

“Carley brings nice expertise to this position developed over almost a decade at Fox Information Media and we’re excited to have her be a part of Fox & Pals First,” stated Gavin Hadden, FNC’s vp of morning programming, in an announcement. “We want Jillian all the perfect as she returns dwelling to Philadelphia and thank her for her excellent contribution and dedication to the Fox & Pals franchise.”

The adjustments at Fox Information comply with an analogous shakeup at MSNBC’s early morning program Approach Too Early. Kasie Hunt left this system over the summer time, with former AP White Home bureau chief Jonathan Lemire tapped to take it over earlier this week.