Greg Gutfeld to Return From Paternity Leave Monday

First on LateNighter: It’s been more than six weeks since Greg Gutfeld was last seen on Fox News, but mama, he’s coming home.

A rep for the cable news network confirmed to LateNigher early Sunday that Gutfeld will back on the air Monday, January 6, 2025, on both Gutfeld!, and on The Five.

Rumors began flying in early December after Gutfeld went missing without explanation from both shows for several weeks, ultimately prompting the host to release a statement with the unexpected news that he and his wife, Elena Moussa, had welcomed a baby girl. The child, whom they revealed is named Mira, is the couple’s first.

“She has Elena’s beautiful eyes and my rock-hard abs,” Gutfeld joked in the statement, which was shared on both of his shows. “We have been hard at work teaching her three languages and putting her through a rigorous workout routine.”

The host later posted a message to his fans directly on Twitter/X, writing “see, that’s how you keep a secret. thanks to all the nice words!  see ya in a few!”

Gutfeld!, the show, has continued without Gutfeld, the host, with Kat Timpf, Tyrus, and Tom Shillue helping to keep his seat warm.

Gutfeld’s nightly show, which originated in April 2021 with an 11pm ET timeslot before moving to its current perch at 10pm ET, has become a ratings juggernaut for the cable news network.

According to year-end Nielsen ratings data released by Fox News, 2024 saw Gutfeld! grew its nightly average to 2,500,000 total viewers, a 35% increase over last year. Among viewers aged 25-54, it was a similar story, with a nightly average of 355,000 viewers, up 33% year-over-year.

The show now draws the most total viewers across all of cable TV at 10pm ET, and is the highest rated show across all of cable news among viewers 25-54.

Gutfeld himself has a busy 2025 ahead. In addition to being a new dad and his regular hosting duties on Gutfeld! and The Five, he’s lined up a dozen tour dates across the country.

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  1. Linda Kay Horn says:

    perfect way to start the New Year

  2. Jackie Stack says:

    Glad you’re coming back. Neither show is the same without you. Congratulations to you both on baby Mira. I know you will be a terrific dad.

  3. H. Akins says:

    Congrats Greg & Elena and welcome Mira

  4. Don says:

    Who Cares if You Return, I didn’t Know a Real Man takes Maturity Leave!. Shows how Big of a Wimp he is

    1. Eydie Burchfield says:

      You missed Greg a lot like we all did. I feel your pain.

    2. Jrm says:

      Dad’s who want to bond with their baby takes time off.
      Congrats to you & Elena! Mira is blessed.
      Glad to see you back, you were missed!
      Don….ugly is not necessary, there is enough of that as it is & this is something positive so try to refrain .

      1. Linda Carter says:

        Welcome back

    3. Kimo says:

      shutty…

    4. Teressa Tweed says:

      You need to get with the times. You can’t just be happy for them and their new baby? What a jerk go back to the view or CNN just gotta be a hater don’t ya.

    5. Jeanie Fewell says:

      I happen to care and I am glad Greg got to spend some time with his new baby.
      Just plain and simple you are an ass!!

    6. Dennis says:

      Really? You must be a Harris voter. Greg deserved the time off. Really glad he is back on tonight.

  5. Marilyn Howe says:

    I am soooooooo happy for you and your wife. . Enjoy your moments!!!!!!!!God is in ALL them. You have been TRULY missed for being YOURSELF!!!!!! What a deal that is!!!!!!! Can’t wait for tomorrow. Thanks for everything!!!!!!!

  6. MEB says:

    Can’t wait to hear his take on a the news since he has been off.

  7. Rachelle says:

    You won’t understand this Greg:
    I want to say ~May The Gods Always Shine Their Glory On Your Baby Girl, Wife and Yes, Even You,, Despite what you say and how you act,, You will be a wonderful Papa.. Congratulations to Mom as well..

    1. Charles says:

      What he says and how he acts on television is his shtick. which is the secret to his success.

  8. Patricia says:

    Can’t wait for Greg’s return. He’s been missed but Kat has done a great job as a fill in. Tyrus has been adequate. He’s best when offering his insightful opinions.

    1. jeff lingenfelter says:

      Kat has improved a lot! Tom is still best replacement,with Perino very good when she does it occasionally. Tyrus is great, but much better as responder rather than as host.

  9. Marianne Holland says:

    yay he’s coming back

  10. Kimberlee Polonski says:

    So happy for you both! What a surprise. You have been missed, but for the best of reasons. Congratulations!

  11. Jeannine T Sheehan says:

    Yay!

  12. Nicki Tighe says:

    Hey Gutfeld, you’ve been missed yet. Your buddies have upheld the integrity of your show for your return. Congratulations on the new baby. Now you’re really have a reason to have poop jokes.

  13. Eydie Burchfield says:

    I love 😍 love the Gutfeld show. Your audience has missed you tremendously!! They have already let us know you were a dad now, but I thought they might have been joking. Glad to know they weren’t. Congratulations to you and your beautiful wife!! Also miss you on the Five.

  14. Tom M says:

    I loved Red Eye and the GG!! shows. I did not realize that I was jonesing to watch the actual man himself until mid-December. So glad he is back tomorrow so I can stop waiting for him on a daily basis.

  15. Gern says:

    Paternity leave!! 😮

  16. Jeff Morrison says:

    Looking forward to him coming back. His back ups did a good job filling in.

  17. Claudette Smith says:

    Congratulations Greg ! Glad you’ll be back Monday. Wasn’t great without you.
    Welcome back.

  18. Lois says:

    Misses him soooo much .They all tried but wasn’t as great as you.I bet they are all glad he’s back .CONGRADULATION On his baby girl

    1. Linda Andreula says:

      Congratulations on your baby girl Mira. Your comic spirit was missed When you said Micheal Keaton was on a mission Dudes don’t go to Donald Trump rallies I honestly thought you were kidding but when they played the tape of Micheal Keaton staying that I laughed so hard I cried. These celebrities acted ridiculous Go Donald Trump you won.

  19. Susan Day says:

    congratulations to you wife and yourself. I’m sure that you will both make outstanding parents. stay safe and warm and enjoy your baby while you can. babies will change your life i n many ways. enjoy e very minute of her. again congratulations

  20. Robin says:

    Wow! What a huge surprise. Congrats.

  21. Janice M Burandt says:

    I thought Tyrus was always on point.I thought Greg handed his show over to Tyrus.He did a great Job.Cant wait to Kat has her Baby.Ill represent Clinton Two Michigan for Kat.Go Detroit Lions

  22. Robert says:

    The show is a totaldud without him. I stopped watching..

  23. Mary ann miller says:

    wow, I’m shocked but very happy for Greg and his wife. Greg always said he didn’t like dogs and children. I always suspected he was just a softie. congratulations Greg and Elena and baby Mira. looking forward to having Greg back on the five and Greg gutfeld show.

  24. jeff lingenfelter says:

    When brown comes to town, . . .

  25. Bobbie Allen says:

    Congratulations on your little baby girl.
    God Bless you all.

  26. Kimo says:

    We miss him so much! Can’t wait to hear all about Mira!

  27. Barbara Stock says:

    Congratulations to you and Elena!!! Can’t wait to see him and a picture of the sweet new Gutfeld, Mira!!” Welcome back Greg! You were missed.

  28. Liz Whiton says:

    As a Grandma of 6..just remember this. A sons a son until he takes a wife. A daughter is a daughter all of your life. Enjoy every day.

  29. Donnette Martelle says:

    Awesome. I am a recent listener and watcher of his podcasts. Enjoy his sense of humor and information. Congratulations to Gutfield and his wife on their daughter. 🌺🤙💕

  30. Franklancer says:

    welcome back Gregums

  31. John Hatcher says:

    Lookin forward to Greg being back. CONGRATULATIONS to the Gutfeld Family…

  32. Laurie Carpentiere says:

    Congrats on your baby to you and Elena! Missed you on both The Five and Gutfeld!!! Your fill ins were great! Welcome back!

  33. Do Tell says:

    It will be great to see Greg back hosting his show after 6 weeks off. Not sure why men need 6 weeks to recover from their wives giving birth.

  34. K Shields says:

    congratulations to Greg and his family. We always watch the Five and Gutfeld! Happy to have you back to both, was not the same without you. Greg keeps both shows on their toes.

  35. Teresa Tweedie says:

    Thank goodness! I had not watched except one or two times since he left and I said well, guess I won’t be watching that ever again because no one could compare to him to run that show. Everybody else was dull and drab so I look forward to watching it again!

  36. Carole Webb says:

    Congregations to you and your wife . I am so glad you are back ❤️ miss your satire.

  37. Brenda Skaggs says:

    I am 82 years young and I watch Gutfeld every night. where else can you get truthful top stories??

  38. Loraine Thompson says:

    hard to watch , the trying to hard wanna be cool guy. ugĝ…

  39. Carolyn M Stauffer says:

    Congratulations on your new family!!!

  40. Francine says:

    thank God. the show has been horrible 😢

  41. Barbara Loeffler says:

    Congrats and welcome back!! Enjoy every moment!!

  42. Michael E Kurcz says:

    Greg, you’re the man.
    welcome back.

  43. Judy balsley says:

    Glad to hear you’re back!! show was not the same without you! was close to turning it off! welcome back!

  44. P Braddock says:

    did you brest feed like Pete Buttajug

  45. Pat says:

    Congratulations on your sweet daughter!!! So happy you will be back today. Although your subs did a fantastic job. Loved their shows…they were great…..

  46. Ellen says:

    We’re all thrilled to have you back Greg!!! We missed you so much. Congratulations to you and Elena and the birth of your sweet baby girl.

  47. Carolyn says:

    Love you, Greg. Can’t wait for you to return to the five. Love all the others but not the same without you. Congratulations to you and your wife. Hope the baby girl favors your wife.😂

  48. Penny Smoak says:

    So happy to see Greg back on the five today. Congratulations to him and Elena on the birth of their baby girl, Mira!
    Greg, it’s time for you to change a diaper! It’s not hard and will bring you closer to your daughter and help Elena too! Love Greg on The Five, but love his 10:00 show more! Welcome back! You were missed!

  49. Debbie says:

    Can’t wait to see Greg in Johnstown, PA in March.

  50. Jane McCabe says:

    Congrats to Greg and Elena on the birth of your baby girl Mira! I think it’s great that you took time off to bond with her; it makes you a great Dad. And oh, the poop jokes to come! Great to have you back!

  51. Stacey Hayes says:

    congratulations to you and your wife!

  52. Judith says:

    congratulations Greg love your show. enjoy your daughter.