History of Greg Gutfeld in Timeline
Gregory John Gutfeld is an American television personality known for his comedic and political commentary. He hosts the late-night talk show "Gutfeld!," which transitioned from a Saturday night slot ("The Greg Gutfeld Show") to weeknights in 2021. Gutfeld is also an author.
September 12, 1964: Birth of Greg Gutfeld
On September 12, 1964, Greg Gutfeld was born in San Mateo, California.
1987: Graduation from UC Berkeley
Greg Gutfeld graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1987, earning a bachelor's degree in English.
1995: Joins Men's Health as Staff Writer
Greg Gutfeld's career in journalism continued as he joined Men's Health as a staff writer in 1995.
1999: Promotion to Editor-in-Chief at Men's Health
Gutfeld's role at Men's Health evolved when he was promoted to editor-in-chief in 1999.
2003: Controversial Publicity Stunt at Stuff Magazine
While editor-in-chief at Stuff magazine, Gutfeld orchestrated a publicity stunt involving dwarfs at a magazine conference, resulting in his firing.
2004: Becomes Editor of Maxim U.K.
In 2004, Gutfeld took on the role of editing Maxim magazine in the United Kingdom.
2005: Early Contributor to The Huffington Post
From its inception in 2005, Greg Gutfeld was one of the initial contributors to The Huffington Post.
2006: Departure from Maxim U.K.
Gutfeld's time at Maxim U.K. came to an end in 2006 when his contract was not renewed.
February 5, 2007: "Red Eye" Premieres on Fox News Channel
Greg Gutfeld's late-night talk show, "Red Eye," debuted on Fox News Channel on February 5, 2007.
October 2007: "Red Eye" Time Slot Change
In October 2007, "Red Eye" adjusted its airtime to 3:00 A.M. Monday through Saturday mornings.
2007: Greg Gutfeld Begins Hosting "Red Eye"
Greg Gutfeld started hosting the late-night talk show "Red Eye" on Fox News Channel in 2007.
October 2008: Gutfeld Ends Contributions to The Huffington Post
Gutfeld ceased his contributions to The Huffington Post in October 2008.
March 17, 2009: Gutfeld Makes Controversial Remarks about Canadian Military
On March 17, 2009, Gutfeld and his panel on "Red Eye" made controversial comments about the Canadian military taking a break after their mission in Afghanistan.
2009: Gutfeld's Shift in Political Views
In a 2009 interview, Gutfeld revealed that he underwent a transformation in his political beliefs while attending college.
July 11, 2011: Gutfeld Joins "The Five"
On July 11, 2011, Gutfeld expanded his role on Fox News by becoming a co-host and panelist on "The Five."
2011: Canadian Military Seeks "Synchronized Break"
The Canadian Armed Forces considered a one-year "synchronized break" after their mission in Afghanistan ended in 2011.
2013: Bill Schulz Departs "Red Eye"
Bill Schulz, Gutfeld's sidekick on "Red Eye" from 2007 to 2013, departed from the show.
February 2015: Tom Shillue Takes Over "Red Eye"
Following Gutfeld's departure in February 2015, Tom Shillue became the new host of "Red Eye."
May 2015: Launch of "The Greg Gutfeld Show"
In May 2015, Greg Gutfeld began hosting "The Greg Gutfeld Show," a weekly late-night talk show that aired on Saturdays on Fox News.
May 31, 2015: Debut of "The Greg Gutfeld Show"
May 31, 2015, marked the premiere of "The Greg Gutfeld Show," a new weekly late-night talk show hosted by Gutfeld on Fox News.
2015: Greg Gutfeld Leaves "Red Eye"
Gutfeld departed from "Red Eye" in February 2015 and was succeeded by Tom Shillue.
2016: Discrepancy in Gutfeld's Voting Record
Gutfeld claimed to have voted by mail in the 2016 presidential election, but The Washington Post couldn't find evidence of this.
2018: Gutfeld Resides in New York City with Wife
As of 2018, Gutfeld resides in New York City with his wife, Elena Moussa, whom he met in London.
2020: Gutfeld Pays Tribute to Riley Gale
Gutfeld, a heavy metal fan, paid tribute to Power Trip's singer Riley Gale after his death in 2020.
February 2021: "The Greg Gutfeld Show" Moves to Weeknights
The decision to move "The Greg Gutfeld Show" to weeknights was made in February 2021, with an 11:00 P.M. ET time slot.
March 10, 2021: "Gutfeld!" Announced
The announcement of "Gutfeld!," a new weeknight show, took place on March 10, 2021.
March 2021: Transition of "The Greg Gutfeld Show" to Weeknights
It was announced in March 2021 that "The Greg Gutfeld Show" would transition from a Saturday night to a weeknight schedule.
August 2021: "Gutfeld!" Surpasses "The Late Show" in Ratings
By August 2021, "Gutfeld!" had become the highest-rated late-night talk show in the U.S., surpassing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in the ratings.
2021: Gutfeld's Shows Garner Over 5 Million Viewers
By the end of 2021, "Gutfeld!" and "The Five" had a combined viewership exceeding 5 million.
2021: Gutfeld Ranked 12th Most Influential in Media
Mediaite ranked Gutfeld the 12th most influential figure in American media in late 2021.
2022: Gutfeld's Comments on Ukraine Coverage Spark Controversy
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Gutfeld sparked controversy by suggesting that media coverage of the conflict was emotionally manipulative.
July 24, 2023: Gutfeld's Remarks on Florida Curriculum and the Holocaust Draw Criticism
On July 24, 2023, Gutfeld's comments on a Florida school curriculum and the Holocaust during "The Five" sparked criticism and controversy.