Fox & Friends host Lawrence Jones breaks silence on mysterious absence from show

Fox and Friends co-host Lawrence Jones has shared an update with viewers after being away from the morning show this week. Jones, 33, was absent from the show earlier this year due to an eye surgery. In an update shared on X, he revealed that his current absence is related to the surgery he had in January.

Regrettably, I’ve sustained another retina detachment, which is common after the initial tear. I want to express my deepest gratitude to my colleagues, Fox management, and our audience for their unwavering support during this challenging time,” Jones continued before adding that he hopes to return to the Fox News program “soon.” Jones, who has worked for Fox since 2018, has been a staple on the morning program since he joined as a permanent co-host in September 2023. At 30, he became the youngest Black co-host on cable news.

In addition to Jones, the current slate of Fox and Friends weekday hosts includes Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade. Jones previously spoke about his ongoing eye issues on a January episode of Fox and Friends when he called in while recovering from a first surgery. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.

This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. However, he finally went to a specialist after his friend’s wife kept “nagging” him to do so, and learned he needed eye surgery. Former Fox and Friends host Janice Dean wrote on X: “Love you, my friend.

Glad you are surrounded by the best care. Here for you if you need anything.” “Praying for your speedy recovery Lawrence, it’s not the same when you are off air. Sending healing prayers from a forest in sw Scotland,” one fan wrote while another said, “You are missed, LJ.

But man, take all the time you need to heal so that we get you back whole and healthy.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies