Caitlyn Jenner’s first Fox News appearance airs on Hannity TONIGHT as new colleagues praise former KUWTK star

CAITLYN Jenner officially made her debut as an on-air contributor for Fox News Thursday night.

The former olympian, 72, appeared on The Sean Hannity Show to speak briefly on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ new bill, her run for California Governor and other issues.

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Getty – ContributorKhloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian West, North West, Caitlyn Jenner and Kylie Jenner in 2016[/caption]

While talking about the new chapter in Jenner’s life, Hannity recalled a conversation he said the two had where Jenner had talked about all of her past accomplishments in reality TV and athletics.

“You said ‘I’m over that part of my life’…that is where your head is at, that’s where your focus is.” said Hannity, asking Jenner to explain.

“It certainly is, that’s one of the reasons why I ran for governor,” said Jenner.

She added that while she is a trans woman, who publicly came out in April 2015, Jenner said that she is not “a trans activist.”

“That is just one part of my life, there is so much more to me,” she said.

“In the midterms coming up, LGBT issues are gonna be very big issues and I’m looking forward to covering those, but there’s so much more to me than that.”

Jenner said she is “humbled” by the opportunity to speak to millions of viewers “about a range of issues.”

Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott called Jenner’s story “an inspiration to us all.”

“She is a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community and her illustrious career spans a variety of fields that will be a tremendous asset for our audience,” Scott said.

The 72-year-old former Olympian, who won a gold medal in the decathlon, has become a frequent guest across the cable news network’s programming.

Jenner received a warm welcome from her new Fox News colleagues like Tomi Lahren.

“She is a kind and wonderful human,” Lahren said in a tweet.

“I am proud to call her a friend and now a colleague!”

Jenner thanked Lahren for her support and said “I am thrilled to be working with you!” 

News of the new gig comes just a few weeks before the Kardashian sisters highly anticipated Kardashian series is set to premiere on Hulu.

Recently, the Kardashian sisters revealed that Jenner would not be part of the streaming show.

Jenner came out as transgender in 2015 following a high-profile split from longtime wife and Kardashian mom Kris Jenner.

Jenner’s debut in the new role at Fox will kick off Thursday night with a spot on Hannity.