Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones called into the show Friday, providing the latest update on his recovery from eye surgery to reattach a detached retina, a genetic condition that had gone undiagnosed for years and was causing him to slowly lose vision.
The 33-year-old Texas native, the youngest Black co-host in cable news history, explained that the "intense" procedure led to unexpected swelling, delaying his return beyond initial expectations (he was originally anticipated back that following Monday).
"I'm healing fast, very fast," Jones said during the call-in. "My eyes aren't quite open... but on the bright side, since they have reattached my retina, each day my vision has gotten better and better since before the surgery."
Jones praised Fox News for their support and thanked viewers for their well-wishes.Jones first addressed his absence on X around January 20-21, 2026, posting: "Hey fam! I want to assure y’all that I’m doing well. I recently underwent eye surgery and will be returning to work soon... God is truly remarkable. Fox has been incredibly supportive."
Viewer concerns had grown throughout January as Jones was noticeably missing from the weekday 6-9 AM/ET lineup, sparking questions on social media about him being "missing in action" or potentially replaced. There's no indication of any permanent change—he's expected back once fully recovered. Colleagues and fans have sent supportive messages amid his absence.