Emily Compagno, the poised Fox News co-host whose sharp insights on Outnumbered and The Five have made her a morning mainstay for millions, has shared a profoundly tender revelation that’s resonating far beyond the newsroom: a heartfelt acknowledgment of her first husband, Peter Riley, for unveiling the truth she “wished she’d known sooner”—that children are the very soul of a marriage—and how that wisdom has blossomed into the joyful new chapter she’s building with her second husband, Jon Skoog. In a candid September 30, 2025, interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, Emily, 45, her voice soft with the warmth of reflection, opened up about the “transformative” gift Peter left her, a lesson in love’s deepest essence that has reshaped her life’s purpose and filled her days with a love “in full bloom” alongside Jon, the man who has become her partner in this beautiful evolution.\
The “tender revelation”? Touching: Emily and Peter, married in 2017 after a whirlwind romance, parted ways in 2020 amid the pressures of her rising career and the quiet ache of childlessness, a union that taught her the “soul-stirring” power of family. “Peter opened my eyes to something I hadn’t fully grasped – that children aren’t just a part of marriage; they are its heartbeat, its enduring light,” she shared, her eyes glistening with a mix of gratitude and gentle sorrow, crediting him for the clarity that guided her to Jon, a 48-year-old entrepreneur whose steady presence has helped her embrace the “purpose” she now cherishes. Their union, sealed in a private 2022 ceremony in San Diego, has been a sanctuary of second chances, Jon’s “unwavering” support a balm for the “wished I’d known sooner” regrets of her past.
The “joyful news”? A quiet celebration: Emily and Jon, who met through mutual friends in 2021 amid her healing, have welcomed the “full bloom” of family into their lives, with Emily’s role as an aunt to nieces and nephews deepening her appreciation for the “soul” Peter illuminated. “It’s not about starting over – it’s about growing forward, with the lessons of love that shaped me,” she reflected, her words a whisper of wisdom that has touched fans and colleagues alike, Megyn Kelly nodding, “You’ve turned pain into a profound purpose.” The “journey” that’s “capturing hearts”? A cascade of connection: From Outnumbered‘s 2.1 million viewers to her 1.5 million Instagram followers, Emily’s story of resilience and renewal resonates, a reminder that love’s truest spark often ignites in the aftermath of ache.
This isn’t celebrity sparkle; it’s a symphony of second chances, Compagno’s “soul of marriage” a serenade to the enduring power of growth and grace. Jon’s joy? Joyous. September 30? Not interview – an illumination. Fans? Flooded with faith. The world’s watching – whispering wonder. Emily’s essence? Eternal, empathetic.
