Billy Bush Returns to Fox News After 2005 Trump Tape Scandal

Billy Bush joins Fox News after 2005 Trump tape scandal. New role sparks debate over past and present.

September 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Billy Bush, the former Today Show host, has been named a contributor at Fox News, marking his return to cable television a decade after a controversial 2005 video surfaced.

The three-minute recording, captured on the set of Days of Our Lives in 2005, featured Donald Trump making lewd remarks about women while Bush, then an Access Hollywood anchor, was heard laughing along. The clip resurfaced ahead of the 2016 presidential election and led to Bush’s departure from NBC.

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Bush made his debut on Jesse Watters Primetime and will appear across all Fox platforms. In a statement, he expressed excitement about joining the network, saying he aims to share perspectives on cultural moments shaping the nation. He also addressed the 2005 incident, calling it a moment of embarrassment and shame.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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