Laura Ingraham, a prominent Fox News host, was recently absent from her prime-time program, "The Ingraham Angle," for three consecutive nights. Her absence, which prompted inquiries from regular viewers online, was attributed to laryngitis. Ingraham addressed the situation on Friday, October 30, through a social media post that also marked the ninth anniversary of her show.
"Vote!" Laura Ingraham, Fox News Host
The Fox News personality shared a photograph featuring a bouquet, a card, and a tray of decorated cookies. Her message provided an explanation for her unexpected hiatus. "Sorry because of laryngitis I missed the past three days (terrible timing!)," Ingraham wrote. The decorated cookies in her post acknowledged the show's anniversary, with one displaying Ingraham's image within a television screen and another reading "The Ingraham Angle 9 Years."
In her social media communication, Ingraham expressed gratitude to her audience and colleagues. "Thank you to our loyal viewers, dedicated staff, and @FoxNews!" she stated. She also provided a clear timeline for her return to broadcast. "Back from New York on Monday night," she informed her followers. This scheduled return places her back on air one night before the midterm elections, set for Tuesday, November 3. Ingraham concluded her post with a concise, direct message to her audience: "Vote!"
Laryngitis, the medical condition cited for her absence, involves an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx. Common symptoms associated with laryngitis include hoarseness, discomfort in the throat, and a temporary loss of voice, as outlined in various medical reports. The condition typically resolves on its own within a short period, often with rest and voice conservation.
"The Ingraham Angle" airs weeknights at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, forming a key part of Fox News's prime-time programming lineup. The program, which debuted in October 2017, focuses on political discourse, Washington developments, and cultural issues. Over its nine-year run, the show has hosted a wide array of guests, including politicians, administration officials, and other newsmakers. Ingraham herself has conducted interviews with numerous presidents, members of Congress, and White House officials throughout her tenure at Fox News. Her retrospective last year, commemorating the show's eighth anniversary, featured interviews with President Donald Trump and other significant political figures. She also co-appears with Raymond Arroyo on the Fox Nation program "Laura & Raymond" and has moderated network town halls.
Fox News has expanded its political coverage in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, as voters prepare to cast ballots that will determine control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The timing of Ingraham's absence, coinciding with both her show's anniversary and the critical final stretch of the midterm campaign, drew attention from viewers accustomed to her regular presence.
Before her career in television, Ingraham established herself in the legal field. She practiced as an attorney and served as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Following her legal career, she built a national following through conservative talk radio, gradually transitioning into television as a more significant aspect of her professional work. She joined Fox News as a contributor in 2007, a decade before launching "The Ingraham Angle." Ingraham is also an author, with several books to her credit, including "The Hillary Trap," "Shut Up & Sing," "Power to the People," and "The Obama Diaries." She holds an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Her expected return on Monday night will ensure her presence on air in the final hours before Election Day.
