This week, the social media frenzy surrounding Jessica Tarlov intensified with a wave of sensational, unverified allegations that have stirred considerable discussion among fans. On April 2, 2025, an anonymous post on X claimed that Tarlov was “removed from the set by Fox producers following a confrontation with Greg Gutfeld.” The following day, another explosive post suggested that Tarlov was “forcibly taken off set” after a heated dispute with Judge Jeanine Pirro. A third post even alleged that Elon Musk “turned the tables” on her during a Fox News interview. These claims quickly gained momentum, leading to rampant speculation about turmoil on The Five, with Tarlov at the center of the controversy.
However, these assertions lack credible evidence. No prominent news outlets, including Fox News, Mediaite, or Yahoo, have reported any such occurrences, and Tarlov’s official X account does not reference these events. In reality, Tarlov has been on maternity leave since mid-March 2025, following the birth of her second daughter, Teddy, in 2024. The timing of these rumors raises significant questions—how could she be involved in on-set drama while on leave? The allegations concerning Musk are similarly questionable, as Musk appeared on Sean Hannity’s show on March 31, 2025, rather than on The Five with Tarlov.
Despite the questionable nature of these social media claims, Tarlov did engage in a notable on-air exchange with Musk on April 2, 2025, during his appearance on The Five. Tarlov, known for her incisive interviewing style, challenged Musk regarding his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) budget cuts affecting agencies that oversee his business interests, such as SpaceX and Tesla. Her pointed inquiry put Musk in a difficult position, drawing attention to potential conflicts of interest in his role as a White House adviser. The interaction, which saw Musk evade the question, elicited both praise and criticism online, with some commending Tarlov for holding Musk accountable, while others suggested she was “out of her depth.”The recent confrontation with Musk has further solidified Tarlov’s image as a contentious figure on The Five. Her liberal viewpoints frequently conflict with those of her conservative colleagues, leading to intense discussions and memorable exchanges. Previous on-air disputes, such as her argument with Jesse Watters on March 25, 2025, regarding the leaked group chat of Trump officials, and her confrontation with Jeanine Pirro on March 18, 2025, concerning immigrant deportations, have only heightened her status as a controversial figure.
Although the current drama may lack substantial basis, Tarlov’s presence on The Five guarantees that she remains a focal point—whether through her passionate debates or the controversies that seem to accompany her. As she is currently on maternity leave, these speculations may be a calculated effort to amplify calls for her departure, taking advantage of her absence to create further tension.
Ultimately, regardless of whether the drama is genuine or contrived, it contributes to her reputation as a bold yet divisive voice within the conservative landscape of The Five. As she prepares for her return to the program in the upcoming months, it is evident that the intensity will continue, and the drama is far from resolved.