• Faith: Christian - Catholic
• Career: TV Personality
• Birthday:  July 09, 1978

Jesse Watters is an American conservative political commentator for the Fox News cable television network. He started as a production assistant on "The O'Reilly Factor" before starting to appear in segments of the show. Later, he hosted "Outnumbered," "The Five," and "Watters' World" on Fox before anchoring "Jesse Watters Primetime" during the coveted 8pm time slot after the vacancy left by Tucker Carlson.

Jesse Bailey Watters was born on July 9, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the Germantown and East Falls neighborhoods, areas known for their historical and working-class roots. His father, Stephen Hapgood Watters, was a teacher, and his mother, Anne Purvis Watters, was a child psychologist. Both parents were described as liberal, which contrasts with Watters' conservative public stance—something he's jokingly referenced as a rebellion against their "hippie" values.

"Jesse Watters' Primetime" dominates the cable news ratings, frequently averaging double the viewership at CNN and MSNBC combined. In August 2024, the show hit a high of 4.4 million viewers, its best month since moving to the 8 p.m. slot, with nearly 600,000 in the coveted 25-54 demographic. This outperformed "The Five," Fox's long-standing top show, breaking its streak as the most-watched program in cable news.

In 2021, Watters released the book "How I Saved the World." It debuted at the top of The New York Times best-seller list. It sold over 40,000 copies in its first week, a strong debut fueled by Watters' TV fame. The book blends humor, political commentary, and personal anecdotes, reflecting his on-air style. It resonated with his audience, reinforcing his brand as a conservative commentator. He subsequently released "Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe," which featured interviews with liberals and critiques of progressive ideology in Watters' tone. It hit #4 on The New York Times best-seller list.

In 2009, Watters married Noelle Inguagiato after meeting at Fox News. They have twin daughters, born in 2011. Their marriage ended in 2018 when the host admitted to an affair with Emma DiGiovine, an associate producer on his show. Watters said it was a personal failure he has worked to overcome. He married DiGiovine in 2019, and the couple have two children, a son and a daughter.

Is Jesse Watters religious?

Jesse Watters is a practicing Catholic. He was raised in a Catholic household in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has referenced his faith in various public statements. While he does not frequently discuss his religious beliefs in detail on air, his upbringing and values are evident in his commentary.

Watters' conservative worldview is shaped by his beliefs, frequently speaking about God in the context of America's Judeo-Christian heritage. He criticizes a decline in traditional values, such as the assault on the traditional family and gender roles. He has also argued that removing God or religion from public life contributes to societal breakdown.

During interviews, Watters has referenced beliefs in redemption and accountability, specifically when speaking about his personal life and divorce and remarriage, but has stopped short of explicit declarations of faith. Even when speaking of conservative ideals, viewers can infer a Christian worldview, even though it is not directly correlated.