Meet Pete Hegseth’s bestie Will Cain, who’s replacing Neil Cavuto on Fox News: the former ESPN radio host will take over the 4pm slot, hangs out with Donald Trump, and is a ‘devout Christian’

Jan 17 , 2025

Fox News host Neil Cavuto (left) is being replaced by Pete Hegseth pal Will Cain. Photos: Getty Images, @cwillcain/Instagram

Long-time Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto is stepping away from the network and being replaced by Will Cain – here’s what you need to know about him

Will Cain is set to take over Fox News’ 4pm slot, which was previously anchored for many years by journalist Neil Cavuto, reports Variety.

Former Fox News host Neil Cavuto is leaving the network’s 4pm slot. Photo: Getty Images

The decision was made as part of a series of programming changes for daytime and weekends at the network. Cain’s new gig will commence on January 21, with the show renamed The Will Cain Show instead of Your World.

Will Cain poses with a fan outside the Fox News studios. Photo: @cwillcain/Instagram

“Will Cain brings years of experience to the 4pm hour as an accomplished broadcaster and a lawyer and we look forward to adding his insights to what will no doubt be another historic news cycle ahead this year,” Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Media, said in a statement, per Variety.

From left to right: Pete Hegseth, Will Cain and Donald Trump. Photo: @cwillcain/Instagram

Cain, who has been spotted hanging out with president-elect Donald Trump in recent months, is a former ESPN personality. He joined Fox in 2020 and has been a host on the weekend edition of the famous Fox & Friends morning show.

Here’s what you need to know about him.

Where did Will Cain go to school?

Will Cain studied law in Texas. Photo: @cwillcain/Instagram

Cain studied law at the University of Texas, and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University.