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Elisabeth Hasselbeck takes a hiatus from work after undergoing a secret surgery on Tuesday, October 14. Her "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy explained her absence on the show Wednesday morning, saying, "In case you were wondering where Elisabeth is today and this week, well, she had some surgery yesterday and she's going to be out for a couple of weeks. But she's doing just fine, she's on the mend."

Brian Kilmeade added, "But as you know if you watch the show, she is strong, she is tough and a better athlete than me. We heard from her last night and she said she is feeling good. So, in a short time, she'll be back on the set." Kilmeade and Doocy were joined by Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, who filled in for Hasselbeck, that morning.

There's no word on what health issue which required Hasselbeck to go under the knife, but a Fox News spokesperson told The Wrap, "Elisabeth has asked for all to respect her wishes for privacy in regards to further details at this time."

The former "The View" co-host has not posted a message on her Twitter account since October 10.