Explosive shock in U.S. media – Fox News star Greg Gutfeld disappears from screens after becoming a new dad, leaving viewers with unanswered questions: family choice or secret network dispute? What follows will shock you.

Those wondering why Greg Gutfeld hasn’t been seen on Fox News for the last few weeks finally have their answer: Gutfeld’s been taking some off to bond with his newborn baby daughter.

Gutfeld! viewers had been left wondering where the host was, with some wondering if he’d quietly exited Fox News Channel. On yesterday’s The Five (sans Gutfeld), Gutfeld’s cohosts cleared things up. Dana Perino announced that Gutfeld and his wife, Elena Moussa, have welcomed a baby girl. The child, whom they revealed is named Mira, is the couple’s first.

Later on Gutfeld!, the show’s late-night panelists also shared the news, and weighed in with baby advice for the 60-year-old first-time dad.

“America has been wondering where Greg has been,” guest host (and regular panelist) Kat Timpf said. “Well, the mystery’s been solved.”

Both shows shared a statement from Gutfeld, who joked that “Mira is healthy with a real set of lungs. She has Elena’s beautiful eyes and my rock-hard abs. 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!”

Apparently Gutfeld means weeks, not days when he says “a few.” The Wall Street Journal‘s Joe Flint reports that the Fox host will remain on paternity leave until the new year.

Gutfeld 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.

Drama behind the cameras – Greg Gutfeld, fresh into fatherhood, won’t return to Fox News until 2025, sparking rumors: Was this really his decision, or is the network hiding a bigger crisis? More revelations below…

When Fox News confirmed that Greg Gutfeld, one of its most polarizing yet magnetic personalities, would not return to the air until January 2025, the announcement seemed straightforward: a proud new father stepping back to embrace family life. But in the cutthroat world of television, where timing, image, and power plays matter as much as ratings, nothing is ever as simple as it looks. The gap between what is said and what is left unsaid is where speculation thrives, and in Gutfeld’s case, the silence surrounding his absence is deafening.

For years, Gutfeld has been a cornerstone of Fox’s late-night strategy. His sharp wit, satirical edge, and knack for polarizing debates made Gutfeld! a rare success story in a crowded media landscape. His brand was not just commentary — it was defiance, a tone that resonated with a base of loyal viewers who tuned in nightly for laughs, controversy, and a dose of irreverence. To suddenly remove that presence, even temporarily, raises more questions than answers.

Officially, the reason is heartwarming. Gutfeld, now a father, reportedly wishes to dedicate the final months of 2024 to his growing family. “Family first,” sources close to him say, framing the hiatus as a conscious decision to prioritize fatherhood over studio lights. But skeptics note the timing: stepping away during a high-stakes election cycle, when Fox News traditionally rallies its strongest voices, seems oddly counterintuitive. Would the network really allow one of its most profitable provocateurs to vanish at such a pivotal moment — unless something else was at play?

Behind the scenes, whispers grow louder. Some suggest tensions between Gutfeld and Fox executives had been simmering long before his announcement. Disputes over creative control, clashing egos, and disagreements about the direction of the network’s late-night programming are said to have escalated. Was the “paternity leave” narrative a convenient cover, crafted to shield both the network and its star from public scrutiny?

Adding to the mystery, insiders reveal that producers were caught off guard. One staffer reportedly said: “We thought we were building toward the election coverage — then suddenly, everything stopped.” Others point to subtle shifts in Fox’s scheduling, with fill-in hosts and rotating personalities quietly taking Gutfeld’s slot, a patchwork solution that feels less like a celebration of fatherhood and more like crisis management.

Meanwhile, rival networks are watching with fascination. For MSNBC and CNN, Gutfeld’s absence is both a relief and an opportunity: a relief because his sharp-tongued satire often dominated late-night discourse, and an opportunity because viewers left adrift may search for alternatives. But even competitors whisper about the oddity of the timeline. Why January 2025? Why so precise, as if the decision were bound by a contractual or strategic deadline rather than a personal choice?

The narrative takes on yet another layer when considering Gutfeld’s own persona. He has never shied away from mocking media secrecy, corporate spin, or the absurdities of political theater. For someone who built a career exposing the subtext of public life, his own retreat wrapped in vagueness feels ironic — almost too perfectly staged. Could it be part of a larger publicity play, one that positions his eventual return as a triumphant comeback? Or is the silence protecting him from an internal storm, one too volatile to air in public?

Then there is the matter of ratings. Fox News, for all its dominance, is not immune to shifts in audience loyalty. In the hyper-competitive late-night market, even a few months without a flagship personality can erode viewership. Some analysts believe the network would never risk such losses voluntarily, fueling suspicion that Gutfeld’s departure was less about choice and more about necessity — contractual disputes, health concerns hidden under the veil of “family time,” or even deeper internal struggles that executives dare not admit.

On social media, speculation runs rampant. Loyal fans flood comment sections with congratulations for his new role as a father, while others question the abruptness of the break. Conspiracy theories bloom: from claims of behind-the-scenes feuds to suggestions that Gutfeld may be considering ventures beyond Fox, testing the waters of independence in a media era where personal brands often outshine corporate logos.