Fox News’ Shock Jock Claims Late-Night Crown With 3 Million Viewers
Greg Gutfeld has cemented himself as America’s most-watched late-night host, with Variety dubbing him “television’s new king of comedy” in a bombshell February 2025 cover story. His Fox News program Gutfeld! now averages 3 million nightly viewers – surpassing all broadcast network competitors combined.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Recent Nielsen data reveals:
- 📺 +50% higher ratings than Stephen Colbert’s Late Show
- 👥 Dominates key demographics (adults 18-49 & 25-54)
- 💥 Combined audience with The Five exceeds 6 million/day
From Fired Magazine Editor to Media Monarch
The 60-year-old conservative firebrand took an unconventional path:
“I got ‘Red Eye’ because of the weird shit I was doing… It was the best training ground.”
After failed stints editing Men’s Health and Stuff, Gutfeld honed his act on Fox’s 3AM cult hit Red Eye before graduating to prime time.
The Anti-Woke Formula
| Gutfeld! | Traditional Late Night |
|---|---|
| No A-list celebrity guests | Relies on movie star promotions |
| Unscripted political roasts | Avoids controversial topics |
| “Loud & proud” conservative takes | Mainstream liberal slant |
Latest Firestorms
The provocateur continues making headlines:
- 🔥 Accused ABC News of “manufacturing anxiety” about immigration raids
- 🤰 Co-host Kat Timpf missed February 21 show amid pregnancy rumors
- 💸 Teased “DOGE dividends” economic policy segment
With a new baby daughter and record-breaking ratings, Gutfeld shows no signs of slowing down. As he told Variety:
“I’m already cast aside. I’m free.”
