FOX News star Bill Hemmer is back hosting America’s Newsroom after an extended absence.
Hemmer, 61, stepped away from the channel for a few days after his family experienced a tragic loss.
On March 16, the host returned to the network after a few days away following the death of his mother.
“It’s good to be back,” Hemmer calmly said in an Instagram Reel shared by America’s Newsroom.
“Thank you for your grace, and everybody at home for sharing that with my family and me.
“We really greatly appreciate that, thank you.”
The Reel was captioned: “Our morning just got better. Welcome back, Bill! We missed you!”
Just a few days before his return, Hemmer shared a heartbreaking post honoring his late mother.
“I will forever miss this beautiful smile,” he wrote on Instagram.
“My Mom was clever, fun, funny, always guided by her faith. And she lived it, too.”
In his post, he wrote that she was survived by five children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
“Her two priorities were God and family,” he wrote.
Hemmer’s father, William R. Hemmer, passed away last year.
“Georganne Mary Hemmer is reunited for eternity with my Dad, the love of her life,” he said in the post.
“If anyone’s in heaven, they are. Rest forever in gentle peace, Ma. I love you.”
Politicians and fellow stars alike offered condolences for Hemmer, including his co-anchor, Dana Perino.
Bill Hemmer fast facts
- Hemmer is currently a co-anchor on America’s Newsroom alongside Dana Perino. He is known for his role at the “Bill-board” during election coverage
- Before his tenure at Fox News, he spent 10 years at CNN (1995–2005)
- He graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a degree in broadcast journalism
- He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Hemmer was previously in an eight-year relationship with model Dara Tomanovich that ended in 2013
“And how wonderful is it that you have her smile,” she commented.
“We are with you in this time of grief and will be here on the other side.”
Fans and coworkers were quick to welcome the iconic Fox News host back to their screens.
“She’s watching and so very proud,” one fan commented.
“There is nothing like a mother’s love. It never ends. I’m praying for you, Bill.”
Watch Hemmer on America’s Newsroom, which airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.
