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| Gutfeld! | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Greg Gutfeld Show (2015–2021) |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Greg Gutfeld |
| Developed by | |
| Directed by | Michael Weinstein |
| Presented by | Greg Gutfeld |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tom O'Connor |
| Producer | Greg Gutfeld (uncredited) |
| Production location | New York City |
| Camera setup | Multiple camera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Fox News Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Fox News Channel |
| Release | April 5, 2021 – present |
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Gutfeld! is an American conservative news and political satire talk show on Fox News Channel, weekdays at 10:00 p.m. ET, presented by Greg Gutfeld. The show debuted on May 31, 2015, as The Greg Gutfeld Show with Greg Gutfeld as host and Kat Timpf and Joanne Nosuchinsky as panelists.[1] After Nosuchinsky left the show in 2016 to pursue an acting career, Tyrus joined as a regular panelist.
Since early 2016, Gutfeld! has been taped in front of a live studio audience and features a combination of political satire, comedy, and discussion regarding current events.[2] It airs new episodes weeknights during primetime at 10:00 p.m. ET.
From 2007 to 2015, Gutfeld hosted a similar late-night show on Fox News called Red Eye.[3]
Cast
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Host Greg Gutfeld
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Co-host/regular panelist Kat Timpf
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Co-host/regular panelist Tyrus
Starring
- Greg Gutfeld: host (2015–present)
- Kat Timpf: co-host/regular panelist, (2015–present)[4]
- Tyrus: co-host/regular panelist, (2016–present)[5]
Former panelists
- Joanne Nosuchinsky: former regular panelist (2015–2016), replaced by Tyrus[6]
When the show debuted in 2015, the cast originally included: the host Greg Gutfeld, panelists Kat Timpf and Joanne Nosuchinsky, producer and writer Gene Nelson, executive producer and announcer Tom O'Connor, and comedian Tom Shillue. After Nosuchinsky left at the end of 2016, Tyrus replaced her. When the show moved to weeknights in 2021, guests Joe Machi, Joe DeVito and Emily Compagno joined as frequent panelists. In 2022, comedian Jamie Lissow joined as a frequent panelist, after stand-up comedian Joe Machi was seen less on the show as he embarked on a comedy tour.[7][8] When Gutfeld is away, Tom Shillue, Kat Timpf, Tyrus, Dana Perino, Brian Kilmeade and Joe Machi serve as guest hosts.[9]
Background and history
[edit]The show previously aired on Saturday and Sunday nights at 10:00 p.m. ET as The Greg Gutfeld Show from its release on May 31, 2015, until March 13, 2021. In February 2021, Gutfeld announced that the show would move to weeknights at 11:00 p.m. ET.[10] In March 2021, Gutfeld revealed that the weekday edition of the show would premiere on Monday, April 5, under the new title Gutfeld!. The final weekend episode of the show aired on March 13, 2021, and the first weekday episode aired on April 5, 2021.[11]
Gutfeld! has been taped in front of a live studio audience in New York City since 2016, but because of NYC's COVID-19 restrictions, this was not possible for most of 2020 and 2021. In 2022, Gutfeld revealed a new studio for Gutfeld! which more closely resembled traditional late-night talk show studios. It included expanded room for a larger studio audience, which, since May 2022, has appeared in every episode. In order to maximize studio audience opportunities, Gutfeld periodically takes the show on tour.[citation needed]
In the event of breaking news, Gutfeld! is preempted by an additional hour of Fox News @ Night, as was the case upon the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 23, 2022. As the extended Ukraine coverage continued for several weeks, rumors surfaced that the show might have been permanently cancelled.[12] However, the show returned on Monday, March 14.[citation needed]
During the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Gutfeld! was not affected with all of the other late-night shows including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Daily Show halting production. This was mainly attributed to the smaller backstage team of Gutfeld! compared to other late-night talk shows and the fact that none of them were members of the WGA before or during the strike.[13]
On June 26, 2023, Fox News announced that Gutfeld! would move to 10 p.m. beginning July 17, 2023, as part of a larger realignment of its primetime schedule, which means the show is no longer considered "late night" as it is no longer competing with other late night shows.[14][15]
The success of the show resulted in Fox News debuting a new comedy program called Fox News Saturday Night in June 2023, which often saw regular panelists Tyrus, Kat Timpf and Tom Shillue serve as interim hosts.[16]
Format and segments
[edit]The show has five blocks, with commercial breaks in between each one. The show starts off with a monologue, and after introducing all the panelists, Gutfeld asks the panelists questions relating to the monologue. On Fridays, the panelists are introduced at the start of the show, and then there is a segment called "Greg's Leftovers", where Gutfeld reads jokes that were not used in the show for the week. The last block is "A Story in Five Words", where there is a news story summarized in five words. Other blocks may be local news, where panelists share news stories from where they are from, the audience decides the story, where two stories are told and whichever one gets bigger applause wins and gets to be the topic of the block, "Mailing It In" (only on Fridays), where Gutfeld reads questions from fans and he and the panelists answer the question, "Greg’s Animal Friends", where the panelists each select an animal related video to share, and "Mock It And Move On", where Gutfeld introduces two unusual or outrageous news stories or events and gets each of the panelists to analyze it, often in a comedic or sarcastic manner.[citation needed]
When asked how he was discovered for the show, Tyrus said, "I was just messing around on Twitter one day and I said to Greg about one of the jokes on his show, 'I got it. It took me a minute but I got it.' He said, 'You know I've watched you. You're a pretty funny guy. Have you ever thought about coming on and doing the show?' I was like, 'Are you serious?!' He was like, 'Yeah, I'll give you a shot.'"[17]
Reception
[edit]Ratings and viewership
[edit]In August 2021, Gutfeld! overtook The Late Show in the nightly ratings, becoming the highest-rated late night talk show in the United States. In January 2022, it averaged 2.12 million nightly viewers, more than The Late Show, The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel.[18] Since the start of the new weekday format, the show has seen a 23 percent increase in total viewers and a more significant 25 percent increase in the key demographic of adults aged 18-49.[19] In October 2022, the show had its highest rated episode ever with a record 2.5 million viewers, beating every show in late night TV.[20]
From November 2022 through early 2023, the show averaged around 2.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched late-night show in the United States, a position it has held since August of that year.[20][failed verification]
Following Fox News firing 8:00 p.m. ET host Tucker Carlson in April 2023, the network saw a significant drop in viewership across all of its shows. The program averaged between 1.5–1.8 million viewers per night, still beating its competitors.[21]
In October 2023, the program entered into another hiatus following the Gaza war, similar to when the Russian invasion of Ukraine started. The program then returned following a week-long break on October 16, 2023.
The show averaged 2.2 million viewers in the first quarter of 2024 and led all of cable news in primetime in the younger demo for the full quarter for the first time in the program’s history, notching double digit increases over the first quarter of 2023.[22]
On July 15, 2024, the program had its highest rated episode to date, notching 3.6 million viewers. This was the show's first episode after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, and its first live broadcast at the 2024 Republican National Convention.[23]
The show scored its highest rated episode to date on September 18, 2024 when then-former President Donald Trump appeared as a panelist on the show alongside Gutfeld, Timpf, Tyrus and Emily Compagno, bringing in 4.9 million viewers.[24]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Gutfeld! Watch Full Episodes Online on FOX". Fox Broadcasting Company. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Flegenheimer, Matt; Peters, Jeremy W. (June 27, 2023). "How Fox News (Yes, Fox News) Managed to Beat 'The Tonight Show'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
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- ^ "Joanne Nosuchinsky says goodbye to The Greg Gutfeld Show". Video Fox News. August 7, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "HELIUM PRESENTS: JOE MACHI". Helium Comedy (Indianapolis). Retrieved July 12, 2022.
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- ^ Johnson, Ted (February 10, 2021). "Fox News Expands 'The Greg Gutfeld Show' To Weeknights At 11 PM". Deadline. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Moore, Thomas (March 10, 2021). "Fox News Schedules Debut of New Gutfeld Show". The Hill.
- ^ Krishnamurthy, Chaitra (March 9, 2022). "Did The Greg Gutfeld Show get cancelled?". HITC. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (May 2, 2023). "'Gutfeld!' To Remain On Fox News Despite Strike". Deadline. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (June 26, 2023). "Fox News Makes Post-Tucker Carlson Primetime Shuffle: Jesse Watters Slotted At 8 PM, Laura Ingraham Moves To 7 PM And Greg Gutfeld Goes To 10 PM". Deadline. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Weprin, Alex (June 26, 2023). "Fox News Overhauls Primetime Lineup in Post-Tucker Carlson Era". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Media Relations | Fox News". Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Tyrus Reveals How He Was Discovered For FOX News' The Greg Gutfeld Show | 411MANIA". 411mania.com. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ Ellefson, Lindsey (August 19, 2021). "Fox News' 'Gutfeld!' Finally Overtook Colbert's 'Late Show' in Viewers Tuesday". Yahoo!. The Wrap. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Roig-Franzia, Manuel (January 10, 2022). "Greg Gutfeld has risen to the top at Fox News - and that". Stamford Advocate. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ a b Joyella, Mark (October 27, 2022). "With 2.5 Million Viewers, Fox News Channel's 'Gutfeld!' Beats Every Show In Late Night TV". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
- ^ Adgate, Brad. "In May, Fox News Lost Nearly One-Third Of Its Primetime Audience". Forbes. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Ted (April 2, 2024). "Fox News Tops Q1 And March Ratings, MSNBC And CNN Show Biggest Growth Vs. 2023". Deadline. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Media Relations | Fox News". Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (September 19, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: CBS Leads Prime Time and More Than Doubles the Runner-Up in Demos with 'Survivor' 47th Premiere and 'Big Brother'". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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Origins in Prior Programming
Greg Gutfeld's hosting career on Fox News began with Red Eye, a late-night talk show that premiered on February 5, 2007, airing initially at 3:00 a.m. ET and featuring a panel-style format with satirical commentary on news and culture.[8] Gutfeld hosted Red Eye until March 2015, during which it cultivated a cult following among viewers for its irreverent, unscripted discussions involving regulars like Bill Schulz and panelists offering humorous takes on current events.[9] This program established Gutfeld's signature blend of libertarian-leaning skepticism and comedic critique, often targeting media orthodoxies, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent shows by honing skills in live panel moderation and monologue delivery.[10] Following the end of Red Eye, Fox News launched The Greg Gutfeld Show on May 31, 2015, as a weekly Saturday-night program at 10:00 p.m. ET, shifting toward a more structured late-night comedy format with an opening monologue, guest interviews, and comedic sketches.[10] The show retained elements from Red Eye, such as panel discussions, but emphasized Gutfeld's solo commentary on politics and pop culture, drawing higher ratings than preceding weekend programming and attracting a dedicated audience for its anti-establishment humor.[11] It aired through March 2021, consistently outperforming competitors in its time slot and demonstrating viability for expanding Gutfeld's model to a broader schedule.[12] Gutfeld! directly evolved from The Greg Gutfeld Show, debuting on April 5, 2021, at 11:00 p.m. ET as a weekday extension of the weekend format, incorporating the established monologue-panel-guest structure while adapting for daily production.[2] Fox News positioned the new program as a conservative counterpoint to dominant late-night shows like those hosted by Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon, leveraging Gutfeld's prior success to fill a primetime-adjacent slot previously occupied by opinion programming.[12] This transition capitalized on the proven appeal of Gutfeld's style, refined over Red Eye and The Greg Gutfeld Show, to create a nightly outlet for satirical news analysis without the constraints of weekend-only airing.[11]Launch and Expansion
Following the ratings success of The Greg Gutfeld Show on Saturday evenings, Fox News Channel announced on February 10, 2021, that it would expand the program to weeknights at 11:00 p.m. ET, rebranding it as Gutfeld! to capitalize on host Greg Gutfeld's satirical style and appeal to a broader audience seeking an alternative to traditional late-night programming.[13] The expansion aimed to fill the late-night slot with comedic political commentary, shifting Fox News @ Night to midnight and positioning the show as a direct competitor to network late-night hosts.[13] Gutfeld! premiered on April 5, 2021, delivering strong initial viewership that outperformed cable news rivals in its time slot, including MSNBC's The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.[2] Early episodes averaged over 1.5 million viewers, reflecting demand for Gutfeld's humor-focused critique of current events, and by August 2021, the program had surpassed CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in total viewers, marking it as the highest-rated late-night talk show at that point.[12] This rapid ascent was attributed to its conservative-leaning satire, which contrasted with the left-leaning monologues on broadcast networks, drawing audiences disillusioned with those formats.[14] Due to sustained high performance, including its most-watched year in 2022 with averages exceeding 2 million nightly viewers, Fox News realigned its primetime schedule on June 26, 2023, moving Gutfeld! to the 10:00 p.m. ET slot starting July 17, 2023, to anchor earlier evening programming alongside shows like Hannity.[15] The shift elevated the program from late-night to primetime competition, boosting its visibility and contributing to further growth; by Q2 2025, it averaged 3.289 million viewers per episode, securing the top spot among all late-night shows across cable and broadcast in both total audience and the adults 25-54 demographic.[16] Viewership milestones underscored the expansion's success, such as a program-record 4.9 million viewers on September 18, 2024, during an interview with former President Donald Trump, and a weekly average of 4.094 million in January 2025, up 64% from the prior year.[4] [17] In April 2024, Gutfeld signed a multi-year contract extension with Fox News Media, expanding his role to include additional content on Fox Nation streaming service, solidifying the show's platform beyond linear television.[18]Evolution Through 2025
Following its premiere on April 5, 2021, at 11:00 PM ET, Gutfeld! transitioned from the host's prior weekly program into a nightly format emphasizing satirical monologues, panel discussions, and comedic segments targeting current events and cultural issues.[2] The show drew an initial audience of over 1.5 million viewers in its debut week, outperforming competitors like CNN's late-night offerings in both total viewers and the adults 25-54 demographic.[19] By its second anniversary in April 2023, Gutfeld! had solidified its standing as one of cable news's top five programs among adults 25-54, with consistent growth in viewership attributed to its countercultural tone amid declining audiences for traditional late-night broadcasts.[19] A pivotal shift occurred on June 26, 2023, when Fox News restructured its primetime lineup following Tucker Carlson's exit from Tucker Carlson Tonight; Gutfeld! relocated to the 10:00 PM ET slot, supplanting the straight-news Fox News @ Night, while preserving its core structure of host-led commentary and ensemble banter.[20][21] This adjustment enhanced its accessibility, contributing to further audience expansion without altering the program's satirical essence or panelist rotations. Viewership metrics underscored the show's trajectory through 2025, routinely surpassing ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in total viewers and key demographics.[22] For the year to date through mid-2025, it averaged 3.2 million total viewers and 380,000 in the adults 25-54 demo per episode, maintaining its lead despite a -9% quarterly dip in aggregate late-night linear viewership excluding Gutfeld!.[23][16] In Q2 2025 specifically, it topped all late-night programs with approximately 3.3 million viewers, reflecting resilience in an era of cord-cutting and streaming fragmentation.[24] No substantive format overhauls were implemented, though ancillary content like the April 2025 Fox Nation debut of Greg Gutfeld's What Did I Miss?—a headline-verification game show—extended the brand's interactive elements beyond the flagship broadcast.[25] By October 2025, Gutfeld! continued airing in its 10:00 PM slot, with daily episodes sustaining its position as cable's premier late-night draw.[26]Format and Production
Core Structure and Segments
Gutfeld! adheres to a late-night talk show format tailored for cable news, airing live weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ET for approximately 60 minutes, divided into multiple segments interspersed with commercial breaks. The program emphasizes satirical analysis of daily headlines, integrating political commentary with humor drawn from pop culture.[1] The episode opens with an extended monologue delivered by host Greg Gutfeld, typically spanning 8-10 minutes, in which he delivers punchy, irreverent critiques of news stories, often targeting perceived liberal inconsistencies or cultural absurdities. This segment, frequently excerpted as standalone content, establishes the show's comedic and ideological framework, blending stand-up style delivery with visual aids like graphics or video clips.[27][28] Following the monologue, Gutfeld introduces a panel of 3-4 contributors—often including regulars such as Kat Timpf, Tyrus, and rotating Fox News personalities—who engage in unscripted discussions on the raised topics. These exchanges foster banter, with panelists providing rebuttals, anecdotes, or exaggerated personas to amplify satirical points, differing from traditional late-night formats by prioritizing debate over scripted sketches. The panel segment, central to the show's runtime, allows for real-time reactions to events, reflecting the live broadcast's immediacy.[29][30] Subsequent blocks may feature brief guest appearances, such as stand-up comedians or political figures for short interviews, or recurring humorous bits like mock news reports, though these vary by episode and serve to punctuate the core monologue-panel dynamic rather than dominate it. The structure concludes with closing remarks from Gutfeld, often circling back to the night's themes for summation. This format, expanded from Gutfeld's prior weekend program, enables broader topical coverage across five nightly episodes weekly.[12][31]Hosting Style and Satirical Approach
Greg Gutfeld hosts Gutfeld! with an energetic and irreverent style, opening each episode with a monologue that delivers satirical commentary on current news events, often critiquing liberal policies and media coverage through humor and pop culture analogies.[1][32] This approach emphasizes quick-witted observations and exaggeration to expose what Gutfeld portrays as absurdities in progressive ideologies and establishment narratives.[1] The satirical framework of the show integrates political analysis with comedic elements, such as ironic twists on headlines and self-aware jabs, fostering a tone that challenges dominant cultural orthodoxies without deference to political correctness.[1][12] Panel segments extend this style through lively debates among conservative and libertarian-leaning guests, where Gutfeld moderates with pointed questions and humorous interjections, promoting unfiltered discourse over scripted applause lines.[29] This hosting method, taped before a live studio audience since its early iterations, prioritizes substantive mockery over superficial entertainment, appealing to viewers seeking alternatives to the uniformity in late-night programming. Gutfeld's delivery combines stand-up timing with punditry, using satire to dismantle perceived hypocrisies, as evidenced by recurring segments lampooning bureaucratic overreach and celebrity activism.[1]Production Elements and Guest Selection
The production of Gutfeld! utilizes Fox News Channel's advanced studio facilities in New York City, featuring a custom set debuted in May 2022 with a 40-foot-long ultra-high-definition LED media wall serving as the central visual element for dynamic graphics and video integration during segments.[33][34] This setup supports the show's satirical monologues and panel discussions, enabling high-resolution displays of news clips, memes, and animated content tailored to host Greg Gutfeld's humorous critiques of current events. Behind-the-scenes operations involve coordination among producers, including senior producer Arash Mosaleh, with the program continuing production during the 2023 Writers Guild strike due to its non-traditional writing structure, where Gutfeld contributes significantly to scripting.[35] Guest selection for Gutfeld! prioritizes individuals who align with the show's emphasis on contrarian humor, libertarian-leaning commentary, and skepticism toward mainstream narratives, often drawing from conservative media figures, comedians, and cultural critics rather than establishment celebrities.[36] Typical guests include regular panelists like Katherine Timpf, Tyrus, and Tom Shillue, alongside rotating appearances by personalities such as Emily Compagno and Joe Machi, selected based on relevance to ongoing political and social trends to facilitate lively, ideologically diverse yet predominantly anti-progressive debates.[37] This approach contrasts with late-night programs on networks like ABC or NBC, which frequently feature guests from Hollywood or left-leaning institutions, reflecting Gutfeld!^'s strategy to appeal to audiences underserved by perceived media bias.[38] The criteria for guests emphasize entertainment value through wit and unfiltered opinions, with bookings influenced by timely topics like election cycles or cultural controversies, ensuring panels generate engaging exchanges without the scripted politeness common in competitor shows.[37] Notable recurring contributors, such as Dagen McDowell, provide economic and media analysis, while comedians like Shillue add stand-up elements, underscoring the production's focus on substantive satire over celebrity promotion.[39] This selection process has contributed to the program's commercial viability by fostering viewer loyalty among those prioritizing ideological alignment and humor over broad appeal.[38]Cast and Key Contributors
Host Greg Gutfeld
Greg Gutfeld, born on September 12, 1964, in San Mateo, California, serves as the host of the Fox News Channel's late-night talk show Gutfeld!, which airs weekdays at 10:00 p.m. ET.[40] He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.[41] Gutfeld began his professional career in journalism as an intern at The American Spectator magazine, followed by roles as a staff writer at Prevention magazine and editor-in-chief of Men's Health.[9] He later held editorial positions at Stuff and Maxim UK, developing a satirical style that emphasized humor in commentary.[40] Prior to Gutfeld!, Gutfeld hosted Red Eye on Fox News starting February 5, 2007, and The Greg Gutfeld Show from 2015 to 2021, both featuring panel discussions and monologues blending political satire with pop culture analysis.[9] In Gutfeld!, launched on April 5, 2021, he delivers opening monologues critiquing current events from a conservative-libertarian perspective, often employing irony and exaggeration to highlight perceived inconsistencies in progressive policies and media narratives.[29] His approach prioritizes rapid-fire jokes and audience engagement over scripted outrage, distinguishing the program from traditional late-night formats dominated by left-leaning hosts.[9] Gutfeld's hosting emphasizes empirical skepticism toward institutional claims, drawing from his magazine background where he increased circulation through irreverent content challenging conventional wisdom.[40] He co-hosts The Five on Fox News, applying similar wit to roundtable debates, which informs his solo segments on Gutfeld!.[9] Critics from outlets like The New York Times describe his style as "insult conservatism," yet audience metrics indicate sustained appeal through unfiltered humor rather than deference to elite consensus.[6]Regular Panelists and Guests
Kat Timpf functions as a co-host and regular panelist on Gutfeld!, delivering comedic monologues and libertarian-leaning analysis of political topics.[42] Her role has been consistent since the show's 2021 premiere, building on prior appearances in Gutfeld's earlier Fox News programming.[43] Tyrus (George Murdoch), a former professional wrestler turned conservative commentator, co-hosts and regularly participates in panel discussions, often emphasizing cultural and policy critiques from a working-class perspective.[42] He has been a staple panelist since 2016, predating the current Gutfeld! format but continuing through its evolution.[43] Comedian Tom Shillue serves as a frequent panelist, contributing stand-up style humor and occasional guest hosting duties, as seen in episodes through 2025.[42][44] Other recurring contributors include stand-up comedians Joe Machi and Jamie Lissow, who appear multiple times per season for satirical takes on news events, alongside commentators like Emily Compagno for legal and political insights.[43][42] Guest selection prioritizes humorists and conservative voices to align with the show's parody-driven format, with appearances varying by episode but maintaining a core group for continuity.[45]Ratings and Viewership Metrics
Historical Trends and Milestones
Gutfeld! premiered on April 5, 2021, initially drawing an average of approximately 1.7 million total viewers in its first week, marking a significant expansion from its predecessor weekly program.[46] By August 2021, the show achieved a milestone by surpassing major broadcast late-night competitors, averaging 2 million total viewers and 405,000 in the adults 25-54 demographic for the week, outperforming The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in total audience.[46] Viewership grew steadily through 2022, with a peak single-night audience of 2.5 million total viewers and 396,000 in the 25-54 demo on October 25, 2022, establishing it as the highest-rated episode to date and the top late-night program across cable and broadcast networks.[47] From launch through September 2024, total viewership increased 81% to an average exceeding 3 million nightly, with 37% growth in the 25-54 demo and 52% in adults 18-49, reflecting sustained expansion amid broader cable news trends.[4] In 2024, quarterly averages highlighted continued dominance; for instance, Q2 delivered 2.236 million total viewers, the largest quarterly figure at that point, while year-end data showed a 33% year-over-year increase in the 25-54 demo to 355,000.[48][49] A September 18, 2024, episode featuring an interview with former President Donald Trump drew nearly 5 million viewers, shattering prior records and underscoring event-driven spikes.[4] Post-DNC in August 2024, it topped The Late Show with 1.65 million total viewers and 293,000 in demo for the week of August 19-22.[50] Into 2025, trends accelerated, with Q2 live-plus-seven averages reaching 3.289 million total viewers, securing the top spot among all late-night programs on cable and broadcast.[16] Year-to-date through mid-2025, averages stood at 3.2 million total viewers and 380,000 in 25-54, up significantly from prior years, bolstered by January's inauguration-related surges.[51][52] This trajectory positions Gutfeld! as a outlier in late-night television, where broadcast counterparts have declined, driven by its cable positioning and appeal to non-traditional late-night demographics.[22]Comparative Performance Against Competitors
Gutfeld! has surpassed traditional broadcast late-night programs in total viewership metrics since 2023, with the gap widening through 2025 amid declines in competitors' audiences. In the first half of 2025 through July 20, the program averaged 3.1 million total viewers nightly, exceeding CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 1.9 million during the same period, prior to Colbert's show's conclusion in May.[14] By September 2025, Gutfeld! drew 2.94 million viewers, outpacing ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 2.059 million and maintaining dominance over NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers, which averaged under 1.5 million each.[53] In the advertiser-preferred 25-54 demographic, Gutfeld! has shown competitive or leading performance relative to broadcast counterparts, despite operating on cable with a narrower distribution base. For instance, through July 2025, it achieved 398,000 viewers in this demo compared to Colbert's 288,000, while its household rating of 0.23 in the 25-55 group edged Kimmel's 0.19.[54][55] During the summer of 2025, Gutfeld! averaged 327,000 in 25-54, surpassing Fallon's program, which lagged significantly in both total and demo figures.[56]| Program | Average Total Viewers (Q3 2025, millions) | 25-54 Demo (thousands) |
|---|---|---|
| Gutfeld! (Fox News) | 2.94 | 320 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) | 2.06 | ~150 |
| The Tonight Show (NBC) | ~1.1 | ~100 |
| Late Night (NBC) | ~0.9 | ~111 |
Factors Driving Commercial Success
The commercial success of Gutfeld! stems primarily from its sustained dominance in viewership metrics, particularly total viewers and key advertising demographics, which have positioned it as the top-rated late-night program across cable and broadcast platforms. In the second quarter of 2025, the show averaged approximately 3.3 million total viewers nightly, outperforming competitors like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[16] This marked a continuation of trends from 2024, where year-end averages reached 355,000 viewers in the 25-54 demographic—a 33% increase year-over-year—driving advertiser interest through reliable audience delivery.[49] A core factor is the show's appeal to an underserved conservative-leaning audience in late-night television, where traditional programs on broadcast networks have adopted uniformly left-leaning political commentary, alienating roughly half of potential viewers aligned with Republican or independent perspectives. As the sole major late-night offering with a conservative satirical bent, Gutfeld! captures viewers seeking affirmation of their worldview amid news-driven monologues, rather than celebrity-focused segments dominant elsewhere.[58] This niche positioning has enabled it to outdraw Colbert for over 21 consecutive months as of July 2025, including superior performance in the 18-49 and 25-54 demos coveted by advertisers (e.g., 398,000 vs. 288,000 in 25-54).[14] The format's efficiency contributes to profitability, with a leaner production model—relying on a rotating panel of regulars, news satire, and minimal high-cost elements like elaborate sets or A-list celebrity bookings—allowing Fox News to achieve high returns relative to peers. This contrasts with broadcast rivals facing rising costs amid declining linear TV audiences, enabling Gutfeld! to maintain strong ad revenue potential through elevated ratings without equivalent overhead.[59] Empirical data underscores this edge: nightly averages near 3 million total viewers as of late 2025 sustain advertiser commitments, even as cord-cutting pressures broader late-night genres.[26]  Demographic skew toward older, higher-income viewers—common in cable news—further bolsters commercial viability, as this group exhibits loyalty to linear TV and responds to targeted ads in politics, finance, and lifestyle categories. The show's post-2024 election surge, with demo gains exceeding 30%, reflects causal alignment with cultural shifts favoring unapologetic conservative humor over perceived establishment satire.[49][60] Overall, these elements—ratings leadership, ideological differentiation, and operational efficiency—have transformed Gutfeld! into a profit center for Fox News, challenging the late-night monopoly long held by liberal-leaning hosts.Reception and Critical Analysis
Positive Assessments and Achievements
Gutfeld! has achieved significant commercial success through superior viewership metrics compared to traditional late-night broadcast competitors. In the second quarter of 2025, the program averaged approximately 3.3 million total viewers nightly, marking it as the highest-rated late-night show across both cable and broadcast television, with year-over-year growth of 31.5% in total viewers and 24% in the adults 25-54 demographic—the only late-night program to expand its audience during that period.[61][24] Through July 20, 2025, it maintained an average of 3.1 million viewers, surpassing CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 1.9 million.[14] The show's first-quarter 2025 performance further underscored its dominance, averaging 3.3 million total viewers nightly—a 32% increase from the prior year's equivalent period—and recording six of its ten highest-rated telecasts ever.[62] It also set a milestone in January 2025 by breaking a new ratings record, reinforcing its position as a leader in the genre.[17] In the adults 25-54 demographic, Gutfeld!_ boasts the highest median household income among late-night programs on ABC, CBS, and NBC, attracting an upscale audience that contributes to its sustained appeal.[63] Audience feedback highlights the program's satirical humor and panel dynamics as key strengths. Viewers on platforms like IMDb have praised it as "funny and entertaining," with "witty and funny" panelists delivering content that avoids excessive seriousness while engaging political topics effectively.[64] Industry observers, including in Variety, have noted its success in overtaking hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel in ratings, attributing this to Gutfeld's comedic approach that resonates amid shifting viewer preferences.[65] Additionally, Gutfeld's cross-network appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show in August 2025 boosted that program's ratings to its highest of the year, with 1.7 million viewers, demonstrating the host's draw beyond Fox News.[66] These metrics and responses reflect Gutfeld!_'s role in redefining late-night viability through empirical audience preference, evidenced by consistent outperformance and viewer retention in competitive slots.[22]Criticisms from Mainstream Media
CNN described a August 2023 segment on Gutfeld! in which the host suggested that "99 percent of the crimes committed in this country would disappear" without women as a "sexist rant," highlighting Gutfeld's commentary on gender differences in criminality.[67] MSNBC accused Gutfeld of engaging in "violent rhetoric" in October 2023 after he stated on the program that "elections don't work" and appeared to endorse civil war as a response to political dissatisfaction, framing it as part of a pattern among Fox News hosts promoting unrest.[68] The New York Times reported the White House's condemnation of Gutfeld's July 2023 remarks on Gutfeld!, where he claimed some Jews "had to be useful" to Nazis for survival during the Holocaust, interpreting the comments as downplaying Jewish victimhood and evoking antisemitic tropes.[7] Broader critiques from outlets like The New York Times have portrayed Gutfeld! as advancing "insult conservatism" and rewarding pro-Trump partisanship, contributing to Fox News' alleged intensification of biased opinion programming since 2021.[6][69] Such assessments, emanating from mainstream media institutions with established left-leaning biases, often overlook the show's explicit satirical and opinion-based format while emphasizing ideological misalignment with progressive norms.Empirical Evidence of Audience Preference
Nielsen ratings data demonstrate that Gutfeld! has consistently outperformed traditional late-night programs in total viewership, reflecting sustained audience preference amid broader declines in the genre. In the second quarter of 2025, Gutfeld! averaged 3.289 million total viewers and 238,000 in the 18-49 demographic, marking a 31.5% year-over-year increase in total viewers and 24% in the demo, while aggregate linear late-night viewership excluding Gutfeld! fell 9% in total viewers and 21% in the demo.[16] For comparison, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert averaged 2.417 million total viewers, Jimmy Kimmel Live! 1.772 million, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 1.188 million during the same period.[16]| Program | Total Viewers (Q2 2025) | 18-49 Demo (Q2 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Gutfeld! (Fox News) | 3.289 million | 238,000 |
| The Late Show (CBS) | 2.417 million | 219,000 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) | 1.772 million | 220,000 |
| The Tonight Show (NBC) | 1.188 million | 157,000 |
