ENTERTAINMENTJessica Tarlov Thinks Jeanine Pirro Would Be Great on 'Housewives,' Reveals Favorite Argument With Her
Jessica Tarlov has built her Fox News career debating conservative colleagues, but she has emphasized that many of those relationships remain friendly off camera.
Sept. 23 2026, Published 8:40 p.m. ET
Jessica Tarlov thinks her former The Five co-host Jeanine Pirro could have a future in reality TV.
During a Tuesday, September 22, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Tarlov, 42, opened up about her relationship with Pirro and revealed which of their many on-air disagreements stands out as her favorite. Tarlov appeared on the Bravo show alongside The Real Housewives of New York City star Erin Lichy.
Jessica Tarlov Thinks Jeanine Pirro Would Be Great on 'Housewives'
Jeanine Pirro spent years alongside Tarlov on 'The Five' before leaving Fox News in 2025 for her role as U.S. attorney for Washington D.C.
When the conversation turned to Pirro, Tarlov was asked whether her former Fox News colleague would make a good addition to the Real Housewives franchise.
Tarlov was enthusiastic about the idea, pointing to Pirro's personality and glamorous style as qualities that could translate well to the Bravo universe.
The two spent years sitting across from each other on The Five, where Pirro represented a conservative viewpoint while Tarlov served as one of the panel's liberal voices.
Jessica Tarlov Reveals Her Favorite Argument With Jeanine Pirro
Jessica Tarlov had plenty of memorable on-air clashes with Pirro to choose from when reflecting on their time together at Fox News.
Despite having plenty of disagreements to choose from, Tarlov singled out one memorable clash when asked about her favorite argument with Pirro.
The moment came during a debate over the investigation into classified government documents found at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
Pirro argued Trump had cooperated with investigators, prompting Tarlov to shoot back, "Yelling it doesn't make it true." The exchange became one of their more memorable on-air clashes.
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Despite their political disagreements, Jessica Tarlov has indicated Jeanine Pirro was supportive of her behind the scenes and even defended her to Donald Trump.
Their heated television exchanges didn't necessarily reflect their relationship behind the scenes.
Tarlov has previously spoken about the importance of The Five cast genuinely getting along despite their political differences. Pirro even brought Tarlov baby formula during the nationwide shortage after Tarlov became a mom for the first time.
Jeanine Pirro Left 'The Five' for a New Role
Jeanine Pirro's departure opened a permanent seat on 'The Five,' in which Emily Compagno filled in September.
Pirro is no longer sitting across from Tarlov each evening.
She left Fox News after President Trump appointed her interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., in May 2025. The Senate later confirmed Pirro to the position.
Tarlov has indicated that their relationship continued beyond Pirro's departure, recently saying she believed Pirro had defended her amid Trump's public criticism of the Fox News personality.
Jessica Tarlov Is Embracing Her Love of 'Housewives'
Jessica Tarlov's new book, 'I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends,' draws on her experience maintaining relationships with people whose political views differ from her own.
Tarlov's WWHL appearance also gave her a chance to weigh in on the Bravo drama herself.
During a game called "Does Jessica Disagree?," she offered her takes on several recent Housewives moments, including Jessel Taank's conversation with Carole Radziwill about Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Erika Jayne's behavior at a seder dinner.
The appearance comes shortly after Tarlov released her new book, I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends, which explores what she has learned from debating people with opposing political views.
