Greg Gutfeld has taken over late-night TV as the new king according to Variety magazine. The Fox News star’s show “Gutfeld!” now beats big names like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon every night. Co-hosts on “The Five” cheered Gutfeld’s rise this week, calling it a win for common-sense comedy in a world tired of woke lectures.
Variety’s cover story shows Gutfeld’s mix of jokes and political takes draws millions while other shows lose viewers. His fans say he’s funny without pretending to be perfect like other hosts who scold Americans. Dr. Drew Pinsky said people are sick of being preached to and just want to laugh again like normal folks.
Since 2021, “Gutfeld!” has crushed ratings with over 2 million viewers nightly. Even after Tucker Carlson left Fox News, Gutfeld kept winning by focusing on real issues instead of Hollywood politics. Fans say he talks about things that matter to regular people while other shows obsess over liberal talking points.
Liberals hate admitting a Fox host rules late night, but numbers don’t lie. Gutfeld’s success proves audiences want comedy without constant Trump-bashing or climate panic. While Colbert cries about elections, Gutfeld roasts crazy news stories and dumb trends everyone actually cares about.
Fox moved “Gutfeld!” to 10 p.m. last year, making it a primetime powerhouse. The shift let him compete directly with cable news rivals instead of just late-night clowns. Now he’s beating CNN and MSNBC in key time slots while expanding his reach beyond typical news junkies.
When writers went on strike in 2023, Gutfeld kept filming while other shows shut down. His team isn’t packed with angry activists writing lame jokes about Republicans. Viewers noticed—they’d rather watch quick-witted takes than overproduced skits written by out-of-touch elites.
Critics call him rude or offensive, but fans say he’s just honest. While woke comics attack half the country, Gutfeld jokes about both sides and calls out hypocrisy wherever he sees it. In today’s divided culture, that blunt style feels refreshing compared to boring political correctness.
Gutfeld’s rise marks a cultural shift where Americans reject being told what to think. As left-leaning shows shrink, his success sends a message: people want entertainment that respects their values instead of mocking them. With record ratings and growing influence, this late-night king isn’t stepping down anytime soon.
