Washington, Jan 12 - Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has reached a deal to join Fox News as an occasional contributor, the New York Times reported Monday.

The Republican former governor of Alaska will not have a regular programme, but will host a series that will air from time to time, the newspaper reported.

Palin ran on John McCain's ticket in the 2008 elections, losing to President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. (dpa)