History of Greg Gutfeld in Timeline

Greg Gutfeld is an American television personality, political commentator, comedian, and author known for his conservative viewpoints and satirical approach to news and current events. He hosts the late-night show 'Gutfeld!' on Fox News, where he offers commentary, interviews, and parodies of political and cultural topics. Previously, he hosted 'The Greg Gutfeld Show' on Saturday nights before it transitioned to a weeknight format.

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September 12, 1964: Greg Gutfeld's Birth

On September 12, 1964, Gregory John Gutfeld was born. He is an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author.

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1987: Graduation from UC Berkeley

In 1987, Gutfeld graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in English.

1995: Staff Writer at Men's Health

In 1995, Gutfeld became a staff writer at Men's Health magazine.

1999: Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health

In 1999, Gutfeld was promoted to editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine.

2003: Hiring dwarfs and subsequent firing from Stuff

In 2003, while editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine, Gutfeld hired several dwarfs to attend a conference, leading to his firing shortly afterward.

2004: Editing Maxim in the U.K.

In 2004, Gutfeld began editing Maxim magazine in the U.K.

2005: Joining The Huffington Post

In 2005, Gutfeld became one of the first posting contributors to The Huffington Post.

2006: End of Maxim Contract

In 2006, Gutfeld's contract with Maxim magazine in the U.K. expired without renewal.

February 5, 2007: Hosting Red Eye on Fox News

On February 5, 2007, Gutfeld began hosting the late-night talk show Red Eye on the Fox News Channel.

October 2007: Time Change for Red Eye

In October 2007, the show Red Eye began airing at 3:00 A.M. Monday through Saturday mornings while retaining its 11:00 P.M timeslot on Saturday evenings.

2007: Hosting Red Eye

In 2007, Gutfeld began hosting the 3AM series Red Eye, a late-night talk show that aired on the Fox News Channel.

October 2008: Leaving The Huffington Post

In October 2008, Gutfeld left The Huffington Post.

March 17, 2009: Controversial Remarks About Canada

During a Red Eye segment on March 17, 2009, Gutfeld made controversial remarks about the Canadian military, suggesting it was a "ridiculous country" ripe for invasion.

July 11, 2011: Co-hosting The Five

On July 11, 2011, Gutfeld became a co-host and panelist on The Five, a political talk show on Fox News.

2011: End of Canadian Armed Forces Mission

In 2011, the Canadian Armed Forces ended its mission in Afghanistan.

2013: End of Bill Schulz's Role on Red Eye

In 2013, Bill Schulz, Gutfeld's sidekick on Red Eye, left the show.

February 2015: Leaving Red Eye

In February 2015, Gutfeld left Red Eye, with Tom Shillue succeeding him as host.

May 2015: The Greg Gutfeld Show Premiere

In May 2015, Greg Gutfeld began hosting a Saturday night edition of his show, The Greg Gutfeld Show.

May 31, 2015: Hosting 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 stopped hosting Red Eye on Fox News.

2016: Voting Record Discrepancy

In 2016, Gutfeld claimed to have voted by mail in the presidential election, but The Washington Post could find no evidence in voting records.

2018: Residency in New York City

As of 2018, Gutfeld resides in New York City with his wife, Elena Moussa.

2020: Tribute to Riley Gale

In 2020, Gutfeld paid tribute to Power Trip's singer Riley Gale after his death.

February 2021: Announcement of The Greg Gutfeld Show move to weeknights

In February 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would move to weeknights.

March 10, 2021: Announcement of Gutfeld! Premiere

On March 10, 2021, it was announced that Gutfeld!, the new weeknight show, would premiere on April 5.

March 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Transition

In March 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would transition from a Saturday night show to weeknights.

August 2021: Gutfeld! Overtakes The Late Show in Ratings

In August 2021, Gutfeld! became the highest-rated late-night talk show in the United States, overtaking The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the nightly ratings.

2021: Viewership 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 12th Most Influential by Mediaite

In late 2021, Gutfeld was named the 12th-most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website.

2022: Rose to 10th Most Influential by Mediaite

In 2022, Gutfeld rose to 10th place as most influential by Mediaite, due to a combined 6 million viewers across The Five and Gutfeld! in November.

2022: Remarks on Russia-Ukraine conflict

In 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine, Gutfeld said the media were emotionally manipulating viewers with footage from the conflict.

July 24, 2023: Controversy over Holocaust Remarks

On July 24, 2023, during a broadcast of The Five, Gutfeld invoked Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning, implying that those who survived the Holocaust had to be skilled or useful, sparking controversy.

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2023: Dropped to 23rd Most Influential by Mediaite

In 2023, Gutfeld dropped to 23rd place due to controversial remarks and extreme rhetoric on the Mediaite rankings.

December 10, 2024: Announcement of Birth of Daughter

On December 10, 2024, it was announced on The Five that Gutfeld and his wife Elena had recently welcomed a baby girl into their family.

2024: Climbed Back to 12th Most Influential by Mediaite

By 2024, Gutfeld climbed back to 12th place on Mediaite’s rankings, reaffirming his position as one of Fox News' most-watched personalities.

March 20, 2025: Remarks on Education for Disabled Children

On March 20, 2025, Gutfeld stated "Because we're against it" during a Fox News segment when fellow panelist Jessica Tarlov discussed Republicans' plans for education in America, where disabled kids would not have access to a public education.