# Billy Bush Joins Fox News

> Billy Bush starts new role at Fox News after NBC exit.
- Title: Billy Bush Joins Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter | Shortify
- Summary: Billy Bush starts new role at Fox News after NBC exit. Billy Bush joins Fox News as contributor following NBC Today job loss after 2016 Access outtake…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/billy-bush-joins-fox-news-1236707487
- Author: Caitlin Huston
- Published: 2026-09-22T14:26:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: billy bush, fox news, jessie watters primetime, nbc today, access hollywood, emmy awards, george h w bush, george w bush, jeb bush
## Billy Bush Joins Fox News
Billy Bush has joined Fox News as a contributor for his debut on Jesse Watters Primetime Tuesday.
## Background and Experience
Bush previously hosted NBC's Today third hour and the Access Hollywood show before joining Fox News.
## 2016 Access Outtake
A 2016 Access outtake showed Donald Trump speaking with Bush about inappropriate behavior, leading to Bush losing his NBC Today job.
## Family Connections
Bush is the nephew of former President George H.W. Bush and cousin of former President George W. Bush and Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
## Media Career Highlights
Bush has covered major events including the Golden Globes, Grammys, Academy Awards, and Olympics from 2004 to 2016.
## Future Plans
Bush will appear across all Fox platforms after his debut on Jesse Watters Primetime Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

Billy Bush joins Fox News as contributor following NBC Today job loss after 2016 Access outtake involving Donald Trump.