Jesse Watters Biography

Jesse Watters, whose full name is Jesse Bailey Watters, is an American conservative political commentator. He currently hosts “Watters’ World” on Saturdays at 8 PM/ET and co-hosts “The Five” on weekdays from 5-6 PM/ET on Fox News Channel (FNC). In addition to his work as a political commentator, Watters is an author, having published his first book, “How I Saved the World,” which debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list.

Early Life

Jesse Watters was born on July 9, 1978, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the Germantown and East Falls neighborhoods before his family moved to Long Island, New York.

Controversial Remarks about Dr. Anthony Fauci

At the 2022 America Fest conference hosted by Turning Point USA, Watters made controversial remarks about Dr. Anthony Fauci, stating, “Now you go in for the kill shot. The kill shot? With an ambush? Deadly. Because he doesn’t see it coming.” Dr. Fauci responded by calling Watters’ comments “awful” and suggesting that Watters “should be fired on the spot.”

Age

As of 2023, Jesse Watters is 45 years old. He was born on July 9, 1978, and he celebrates his birthday on the 9th of July every year.

Height

Jesse Watters stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) and weighs approximately 75 kg.

Educational Background

Watters attended the William Penn Charter School before proceeding to Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he graduated with a B.A. in history in 2001.

Personal Life

Jesse Watters was previously married to Noelle Watters, and the couple has twin daughters. They divorced in 2018 following Watters’ admission of an affair with a producer on his show, Emma DiGiovine. Watters announced his engagement to DiGiovine in August 2019, and they were subsequently married. The couple has one son, born in 2021.

Career

Watters began his career as a production assistant at Fox News. He later joined the production staff of “The O’Reilly Factor” in 2003 and began appearing on-air in segments of O’Reilly’s show in 2004. He debuted on the Fox News show “Outnumbered” as a guest co-host on June 11, 2014, and has been characterized as an “ambush journalist.”

Publications

In addition to his television career, Watters published his first book, “How I Saved the World,” which debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list.

Salary and Net Worth

Jesse Watters has an estimated net worth of $4 million. While his exact earnings are not publicly disclosed, his salary from Fox News is estimated to be between $80,000 and $87,000.