Ainsley Earhardt Opens Up About Long-Distance Love With Sean Hannity After Surprise Christmas Proposal

Fox News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has offered her most candid look yet at her long-distance romance with colleague Sean Hannity after the pair (fictionally) announced their engagement over the Christmas holiday. Speaking on Fox & Friends, Earhardt surprised viewers by revealing that despite the milestone moment, the couple plans to continue living in separate states—an arrangement she insists “works beautifully” for them.

The couple, who were photographed in a warm, smiling selfie shared to Earhardt’s Instagram over the weekend, appear committed to navigating a modern love story split between New York and Florida. Earhardt, 48, remains based in Manhattan, where she lives with her young daughter and films the morning show, while Hannity, 63, has settled in Florida after leaving the Big Apple last year.

“I’m staying on the curvy couch,” Earhardt said with a laugh, referencing the iconic Fox & Friends sofa. “I’m going to continue to live in New York. My daughter loves her school, I love my community, and obviously, I love my job.”

Her declaration put to rest speculation that she might relocate south after the engagement. Instead, she emphasized the importance of stability for her daughter and her passion for her work in New York.

“We work hard to make time for each other,” Earhardt explained. “We don’t miss a weekend together. Not one. If anything, the distance makes our time feel even more intentional.”

The couple’s devotion has not gone unnoticed by colleagues. Many of Earhardt’s co-hosts have commented off-air about the duo’s meticulous scheduling, often involving late-evening flights and carefully planned holiday weekends. “They balance it better than most couples who live in the same city,” said one Fox insider.

But the real headline-grabbing moment came when Earhardt described the emotional details surrounding Hannity’s surprise Christmas proposal—an intimate, private moment she said she never saw coming.

According to Earhardt, the proposal took place at a church, a location that holds deep personal meaning for her. “I thought we were going to a meeting,” she said, recounting the day. “We pulled up to the church instead. I said, ‘This is not the right turn.’ And Sean said, ‘We’re not going to the meeting.’”

Inside, the sanctuary was empty and quiet, lit only by a few holiday candles still left from Christmas services. Earhardt said the couple sat together in the front pew—something they often do when reflecting on challenging or joyful moments in their relationship.

“We sat for a bit and just talked,” she recalled. “We talked about life, about where we’ve been, about where we’re going. It was peaceful, grounding…and beautiful.”

After a few minutes of conversation, Hannity led her to the altar, a symbolic gesture that immediately signaled what was about to happen.

“That’s when I knew,” Earhardt said, her voice softening. “He had this look on his face…that combination of calm and nervous excitement. I’ll never forget it.”

Though she didn’t share the exact words Hannity used when he proposed, she admitted the moment was “perfect in every way”—intimate, meaningful, and deeply reflective of their shared values.

The couple’s appearances at public events throughout 2024—including walking the red carpet together at FOX Nation’s Patriot Awards—have fueled growing curiosity about their relationship. But Earhardt has consistently maintained that she prefers to keep private matters private, choosing only to share small glimpses when she feels comfortable.

On Monday, however, she seemed genuinely open, even glowing. Her co-hosts teased her warmly, and social media lit up with congratulatory messages and heartfelt well-wishes.

Even so, the unusual nature of their continued long-distance arrangement has become a topic of fascination among fans and media observers. Earhardt addressed it directly:

“Long-distance is not hard when you’re committed,” she said. “We make it work. It’s easy because we want it to work.”

She added that the couple’s travel rhythm—New York one weekend, Florida the next—has become second nature. “I pack fast,” she joked. “And we never leave without planning the next trip.”

For now, Earhardt appears steadfast in maintaining her New York roots, while Hannity continues embracing his Florida lifestyle. Their wedding timeline remains a mystery—Earhardt declined to reveal a date—but she confirmed that they are “taking it one step at a time” and enjoying their engagement period.

If their public affection, unwavering weekend commitment, and shared values are any indication, their long-distance love story is far from a challenge—it’s a choice they’re making with confidence.