History of Greg Gutfeld in Timeline
Greg Gutfeld is an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author known for his conservative and libertarian viewpoints. He hosts the late-night talk show *Gutfeld!*, previously *The Greg Gutfeld Show*, on Fox News. Gutfeld's work often involves satirical commentary on current events and political issues, making him a prominent figure in conservative media. He is known for his libertarian leanings and outspoken views on various social and political topics.
3 hours ago : Greg Gutfeld Criticizes CNN, Discusses Trump, and Recurring Themes on Fox News.
Greg Gutfeld recently criticized CNN for a deleted post concerning NYC terror suspects. He also commented on Trump's abilities and discussed recurring themes on Fox News programs, showcasing his diverse commentary.
September 12, 1964: Greg Gutfeld's Birth
On September 12, 1964, Gregory John Gutfeld was born. He later became a television host, political commentator, comedian, and author.
1987: Graduation from UC Berkeley
In 1987, Gutfeld graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA degree in English.
1995: Staff Writer at Men's Health
In 1995, Gutfeld became a staff writer at Men's Health magazine, marking a step in his early career.
1999: Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health
In 1999, Gutfeld was promoted to editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine.
2000: Replaced as Editor-in-Chief
In 2000, Gutfeld was replaced as editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine by David Zinczenko.
2003: Fired from Stuff Magazine
In 2003, Gutfeld was fired from his position as editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine after a controversial stunt at a Magazine Publishers of America conference. He then became "director of brand development" at Dennis Publishing.
2004: Editor of Maxim UK
In 2004, Gutfeld became the editor of Maxim magazine in the U.K.
2005: Began contributing to The Huffington Post
In 2005, Gutfeld began contributing to The Huffington Post, marking his entry into online commentary.
2006: Contract Not Renewed at Maxim
In 2006, Gutfeld's contract with Maxim magazine in the U.K. expired and was not renewed after losses in readership during his tenure.
February 5, 2007: Hosting Red Eye
On February 5, 2007, Gutfeld began hosting the late-night talk show Red Eye on Fox News Channel.
October 2007: Red Eye Time Slot Change
In October 2007, the show Red Eye began airing at 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday mornings, while retaining its 11 p.m. timeslot on Saturday evenings.
2007: Host of Red Eye
In 2007, Gutfeld began hosting the 3 a.m. series Red Eye, a late-night talk show on Fox News.
October 2008: End of Huffington Post Contribution
In October 2008, Gutfeld stopped contributing to The Huffington Post, concluding his tenure with the online platform.
March 17, 2009: Canadian Military Remarks
On March 17, 2009, during a Red Eye segment, Gutfeld made controversial remarks about the Canadian military, joking about them taking a "synchronized break" for yoga and painting landscapes.
2009: Political Shift
In a 2009 interview, Gutfeld stated that his politics changed while in college.
July 11, 2011: Co-host on The Five
On July 11, 2011, Gutfeld became a co-host and panelist on the Fox News political talk show The Five.
2011: Canadian Armed Forces Mission Ended
In 2011, the Canadian Armed Forces' mission in Afghanistan ended, as mentioned in a statement by Lieutenant General Andrew Leslie that sparked Gutfeld's controversial remarks in 2009.
2013: Bill Schulz as Gutfeld's sidekick and Andy Levy as the show's ombudsman
From 2007 to 2013, Bill Schulz served as Gutfeld's sidekick and Andy Levy was the show's ombudsman.
February 2015: Gutfeld Leaves Red Eye
In February 2015, Gutfeld left Red Eye, and Tom Shillue succeeded him as host.
May 2015: The Greg Gutfeld Show Premiere
In May 2015, The Greg Gutfeld Show, a late-night comedy talk show hosted by Greg Gutfeld, premiered on Saturday nights.
May 31, 2015: Premiere of The Greg Gutfeld Show
On May 31, 2015, Gutfeld began hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show on Fox News.
2015: End of Red Eye Hosting
In 2015, Gutfeld ended his hosting duties for the 3 a.m. series Red Eye, a late-night talk show on Fox News.
2016: Voting Record Controversy
In 2016, Gutfeld said he voted by mail in the presidential election, but The Washington Post could not find evidence of this in voting records, suggesting he may have missed the deadline.
2018: Gutfeld lives in New York City with his wife
As of 2018, Gutfeld lives in New York City with his wife Elena Moussa, a Russian photo editor.
2020: Tribute to Riley Gale
In 2020, Gutfeld paid tribute to Power Trip's singer Riley Gale after his death.
February 2021: Move to Weeknights Announced
In February 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would move to weeknights.
March 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Moves to Weeknights
In March 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would move from Saturday nights to weeknights.
April 5, 2021: Premiere of Gutfeld!
On April 5, 2021, Gutfeld!'s premiere aired.
August 2021: Gutfeld! Overtakes The Late Show
In August 2021, Gutfeld! overtook The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in nightly ratings.
2021: Viewership Numbers for Gutfeld! and The Five
By the end of 2021, the combined viewership for Gutfeld! and The Five averaged over five million viewers.
2021: Ranked as Influential Person in American Media
In late 2021, Gutfeld was named the 12th-most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website.
2022: Rose to 10th Most Influential
In 2022, Gutfeld rose to 10th place, recognized for his combined 6 million viewers across The Five and Gutfeld! in November.
June 2023: Gutfeld! Moves to 10 P.M. ET
In June 2023, Fox News announced that Gutfeld! would move to 10 P.M. ET beginning July 17, as part of a larger realignment of its primetime schedule.
July 24, 2023: Discussion on Holocaust
During the July 24, 2023, broadcast of The Five, Gutfeld made an implying reference about the Holocaust to Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning, which caused controversy.
2023: Drop in Mediaite Ranking
In 2023, Gutfeld dropped to 23rd place in Mediaite's rankings due to controversial remarks and extreme rhetoric.
December 10, 2024: Birth of Daughter
On December 10, 2024, the birth of Gutfeld's daughter was announced on The Five on Fox.
2024: Returns to 12th Place
By 2024, Gutfeld was back in 12th place on Mediaite's rankings.
July 15, 2025: Controversy Over Nazi Comments
On July 15, 2025, Gutfeld attracted controversy after claiming conservatives should reclaim the word "Nazi" for themselves after making comparisons of ICE agents and Trump to Nazism, which drew criticism and allegations of normalizing Nazism.
2025: Criticism of Rhetoric
In 2025, The Independent opined that his content was increasingly "sycophantic" towards Trump, and described his rhetoric as becoming "increasingly extreme and unhinged".
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