It was cupcakes again for Kayleigh McEnany. This time, as The Five surprised her with a sweet sendoff before she heads out on maternity leave.
The moment marked her final show before welcoming her third child, a baby girl, whose arrival has been eagerly anticipated since McEnany’s joyful gender reveal last month. On that day, she and her husband, former MLB pitcher Sean Gilmartin, shared pink-filled cupcakes on-air with their children Blake and Nash. “We as a family are ready to be outnumbered,” Kayleigh joked then, and now, the time has finally come.
A Sweet Goodbye Before Baby
During the “One More Thing” segment, co-host Dana Perino paused to offer Kayleigh a heartfelt message:
“Thank you so much for being here for us all the time. This is her last Five before she gives birth to a beautiful baby girl, so we have a few cupcakes. You can have all the cupcakes.”
Kayleigh, glowing and clearly touched, responded with a laugh: “Oh my goodness, every pregnant woman’s dream, cupcakes. Yes, I’m eating all of these.”
The gesture echoed the joyful vibe from her earlier announcement, when her daughter Blake squealed with excitement after seeing the pink inside her cupcake. And now, just weeks later, the Fox family is just as excited to meet the newest McEnany.
From the Podium to the Playroom (Again)
McEnany first announced her pregnancy in March on Outnumbered, and has since shared snippets of her journey, from unexpected cravings to biblical encouragement. “We know God has written the days of this baby before she was born,” she said at the time, quoting Jeremiah 1:5.
With her signature grace and humor, she’s continued to balance TV commentary and motherhood. And though she’s stepping away temporarily, she leaves with warm wishes from colleagues and fans alike.
What’s Next?
Kayleigh hasn’t confirmed her exact return date, but viewers can expect to see her back behind the Outnumbered desk later this year.
Until then, she’ll be focusing on life’s most important headline: baby number three.