Red Flags In Ainsley Earhardt And Sean Hannity's Relationship

Before it became publicly official, Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity's relationship was under much speculation, with rumors that the two Fox News hosts were dating starting to swirl in 2020. As reported by Page Six, they were seen together near Hannity's Long Island home during the COVID-19 pandemic just a week after he divorced then-wife Jill Rhodes. A source revealed to the publication that Earhardt had rented a house nearby and was using the "Sean Hannity Show" host's home studio, but it wasn't all work and no play. "They are 100 percent dating," another insider declared. When asked about his relationship status, the fiercely private Hannity stated, "I do not discuss my personal life in public."

Earhardt and Hannity finally addressed their relationship in December 2024, when they announced their engagement, and things seem to be going well for them. However, behavior and relationship expert Patrick Wanis, PhD, the creator of Subconscious Rapid Transformation Technique Therapy, shared with Glam some major early red flags that may be signs their relationship won't work out, including issues related to their age gap and their careers.

Despite his relationship, Sean Hannity ditched his home in New York and relocated all the way to the South in January 2024. "We are now beginning our first broadcast from my new home and that is in the free state of Florida. I am out. I am done. I am finished with New York," he declared on his radio show (via CBS News). According to Patrick Wanis, this is a huge red flag. "During the dating stage, long-distance can create anticipation and excitement; it is romantic after all. However, the expectation shifts after marriage, and there is a greater need for physical presence in each other's lives," he exclusively told us.

It's unclear if Earhardt will move to Florida after marrying Hannity, but she shared on "Fox & Friends" in January 2025 — a year after Hannity's move — that she's staying in New York for now but visiting her fiancé on the weekends. Wanis doesn't think this is enough to survive a long-distance relationship, telling us, "Being able to look into each other's eyes, hold each other, and express affection in person is essential to maintaining and building the love for each other!" The relationship expert added, "Even if they see each other on weekends, I believe that sustaining this routine for the next ten years will prove extremely challenging and exhausting. Long-distance arrangements might also impact their priorities, making this a significant concern."

With 15 years between them, Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity have a significant age difference. While age-gap relationships were no biggie to a majority of daters in 2024 — the year the couple announced their engagement — behavior expert Patrick Wanis thinks that, given their ages, the two might not always see eye to eye on their lifestyles. "Many people say age is just a number, and it is at certain stages in life. However, in my online Breakup Test taken by more than 8,000 people over eight years, respondents cite the top causes for breakups as 'We wanted different things in life,' or 'We were in different stages of life,' and 'I wanted more time than my ex could offer,'" he exclusively told Glam.

Wanis pointed out that Earhardt and Hannity seem to be on the same page with their careers right now. However, with Hannity in his 60s, he may soon want to retire, while his fiancée still has a lot of years left as a political commentator. "These differing priorities could lead to conflict, as they will most likely want different things in life over the coming years," Wanis warned us.

Ainsley Earhardt may have found love again with Sean Hannity, but it was on the heels of a very public divorce from her second husband, William "Will" Proctor, amid whispers of infidelity on his part. In 2018, after the former football player filed for divorce, a source told People that he had cheated on Earhardt with one of her dear friends. Although Proctor denied it, if the rumors are true, the mom of one has some self-healing to do, according to Patrick Wanis. "Remember that in almost every case, the person who was betrayed often blames themselves for the betrayal and questions their self-worth," the relationship expert exclusively shared with us, adding, "Any unresolved hurt from their previous relationships could resurface, and impact their ability to fully trust and support each other."

What's more, Hannity had just split with his now-ex just a year before he and Earhardt went public. "Addressing these emotional challenges is critical for building a strong foundation, and it can bring them closer together or it can act as the wedge that splits them apart," Wanis advised us. 

Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity are both super private about their personal lives and have refrained from publicly commenting on their relationship for the most part. However, that didn't stop the cheating rumors that rocked Earhardt's last marriage, and Patrick Wanis thinks that details about her relationship with Hannity could also get leaked. "Maintaining their public image and brand is critical. If their disagreements or arguments become public, it could harm their reputations, as audiences may take sides. Public conflicts could, in turn, damage their professional careers," he exclusively told us.

The two Fox News hosts are also very driven, so it's clear that their careers are of the utmost importance to them. Because of that, Wanis foresees a possibility of Earhardt and Hannity getting competitive with each other, especially since they work in the same field. "If one appears more influential or popular than the other, it might lead to arguments within the relationship," the behavior expert shared. His expert advice? "Effective communication and a conscious effort to separate personal conflicts from public and professional matters will be essential to ensure that these challenges do not affect their careers or their marriage." The one green flag Wanis does see in Earhardt and Hannity's relationship is their shared faith, which can ultimately serve as a grounding point for the political pundits, who are one of Fox News' biggest power couples.

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