Kevin McKinney Is Ainsley Earhardt’s 1st Husband & a Sales Specialist

Kevin McKinney was Ainsley Earhardt's first husband, whom she married in the mid-2000s. Following their divorce, he kept a low profile while Earhardt remarried and became a mom. The news anchor was then embroiled in romance rumors for years, confirmed earlier in 2023.

Texas native Kevin McKinney drew his first breath in San Antonio, born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wayne McKinney. He married Ainsley Earhardt on April 9, 2005, at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.

Earhardt was also born in San Antonio, and the pair were high school sweethearts. Following their wedding festivities, they enjoyed a honeymoon at the Turks and Caicos Islands before returning to San Antonio, where they would reside.

Kevin McKinney: A Distinguished Senior Oncology Sales Specialist

McKinney graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina in 1998. It's unknown what work he did immediately after college, but in 2005, he was reported to have owned part of Medi-Sleeve LLC while working at the Bank of America in San Antonio.

From 2007 to 2010, he was the Territory Sales Manager for CR Bard in New York City. He moved to Ethicon, Inc., in the latter year and was the company's Hernia Solutions Representative until 2012.

McKinney was then promoted to GYN Specialist and Senior Sales Representative and served in that position until January 2015. Later that year, in June, he joined Eisai US as a Senior Oncologist Representative in Charleston, South Carolina.

Five years later, he was promoted to Distinguished Senior Oncology Sales Specialist. Earlier in 2023, McKinney celebrated winning the Circle of Excellence award from the company. It was his third win, as he shared:

"Thankful to win my 3rd Circle of Excellence award with Eisai. I'm fortunate to work with a great team and for a company that truly puts patients first. Now, on to 2023! #relentless"

Kevin McKinney and Ainsley Earhardt Separated in 2009

Little has been reported about McKinney and Earhardt's relationship beyond when they married and separated. The former couple never had children and reportedly divorced in 2009. McKinney has since lived privately, away from the spotlight.

His ex-wife remarried former starting quarterback William Proctor in 2012, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Hayden. But after six years of marriage, Earhardt announced their separation in late 2018 following rumors of infidelity on Proctor's end, which he promptly denied.

Ainsley Earhardt's Longtime Romance with Sean Hannity

Earhardt's second ex-husband, Proctor, filed for divorce the day after she announced their split. Their divorce was finalized the following year. Hannity was also married to Jill Rhodes, but the pair divorced quietly sometime in 2019.

In 2020, rumors of Earhardt and Sean Hannity being romantically involved started gaining momentum. From the onset of the speculation, which continued for years, Earhardt and Hannity denied they were in a relationship.

This was even after they reportedly made a grand entrance at Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Rauchet's wedding, which took place at former US president Donald Trump's National Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

Earlier in 2023, however, their romance was finally confirmed with photographic evidence from the Daily Mail. From the photos, it seemed their bond had grown strong as they enjoyed family outings with Earhardt's daughter.