Jones shared the update during a Friday appearance on Fox News, telling viewers the surgery went well but recovery has taken longer than expected due to swelling. Doctors initially believed he would return to work within days, but the procedure turned out to be more intense than anticipated. Doctors later determined the issue was genetic and had likely been affecting his vision for much of his life. Jones joined Fox News in 2018 and became a full-time ‘Fox & Friends’ co-host in 2023, making history as the youngest Black co-host of a major cable news morning show. Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade continue hosting the program during Jones’ absence.

Source: Fox News January 31, 2026 09:28 UTC