History of Greg Gutfeld in Timeline
Greg Gutfeld is an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author known for his conservative viewpoints. He currently hosts the late-night comedy talk show "Gutfeld!" on Fox News. Previously, he hosted "The Greg Gutfeld Show" on Saturday nights, transitioning it to a weeknight format in 2021. Gutfeld's work often involves satirical commentary on current events and political issues.
September 12, 1964: Greg Gutfeld's Birth
On September 12, 1964, Gregory John Gutfeld was born. He is now known as an American television host, political commentator, comedian, and author.
1987: Graduation from UC Berkeley
In 1987, Greg Gutfeld graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a bachelor's degree in English.
1995: Staff Writer at Men's Health
In 1995, Greg Gutfeld became a staff writer at Men's Health magazine.
1999: Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health
In 1999, Greg Gutfeld was promoted to editor-in-chief of Men's Health.
2003: Firing from Stuff Magazine
In 2003, Greg Gutfeld was fired from his position as editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine after a controversial stunt at a magazine publishers' conference.
2004: Editing Maxim in the U.K.
In 2004, Greg Gutfeld began editing Maxim magazine in the U.K.
2005: Contributor to The Huffington Post
In 2005, Greg Gutfeld became one of the first posting contributors to The Huffington Post.
2006: End of Maxim Contract
In 2006, Greg Gutfeld's contract with Maxim magazine in the U.K. expired without renewal.
February 5, 2007: Hosting Red Eye
On February 5, 2007, Greg Gutfeld began hosting the late-night talk show Red Eye on the Fox News Channel.
October 2007: Red Eye Time Slot Change
In October 2007, Red Eye's weekday time slot changed to 3:00 A.M. ET while retaining its 11:00 P.M. timeslot on Saturday evenings.
2007: Hosting Red Eye
In 2007, Greg Gutfeld began hosting Red Eye, a late-night talk show on Fox News Channel.
October 2008: Departure from The Huffington Post
In October 2008, Greg Gutfeld ended his role as a posting contributor to The Huffington Post.
March 17, 2009: Controversial Remarks About Canadian Military
During a Red Eye segment on March 17, 2009, Greg Gutfeld made controversial remarks about the Canadian military, suggesting they wanted to "do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white Capri pants."
July 11, 2011: Co-host of The Five
On July 11, 2011, Greg Gutfeld became a co-host and panelist on The Five, a political talk show on Fox News.
2011: Canadian Armed Forces Mission End
In 2011, Canadian Lieutenant General Andrew Leslie's stated that the Canadian Armed Forces may require a one-year 'synchronized break' once Canada's mission in Afghanistan ended.
2013: End of Bill Schulz's Time as Sidekick
Bill Schulz served as Gutfeld's sidekick from 2007 to 2013.
February 2015: Departure from Red Eye
In February 2015, Greg Gutfeld left Red Eye, with Tom Shillue taking over as host.
May 2015: Hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show
In May 2015, Greg Gutfeld started hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show, a Saturday night edition of his show.
May 31, 2015: Hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show
On May 31, 2015, Greg Gutfeld started hosting The Greg Gutfeld Show, a new weekly late-night talk show on Fox News.
2015: Departure from Red Eye
In 2015, Greg Gutfeld ended his role as the host of Red Eye.
2016: Voted by mail
In 2016, Greg Gutfeld said that he voted by mail in the presidential election, but The Washington Post could find no evidence in voting records.
2018: Residency in New York City with Wife
As of 2018, Greg Gutfeld resided in New York City with his Russian wife, Elena Moussa, whom he met in London.
2020: Tribute to Riley Gale
In 2020, Greg Gutfeld paid tribute to Power Trip's singer Riley Gale after his death.
February 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Moving to Weeknights
In February 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would move to weeknights.
March 10, 2021: Gutfeld! Premiere Announcement
On March 10, 2021, it was announced that Greg Gutfeld's new weeknight show would be called Gutfeld! and premiere on April 5.
March 2021: The Greg Gutfeld Show Transition to Weeknights
In March 2021, it was announced that The Greg Gutfeld Show would transition from a Saturday night show to a weeknight show.
August 2021: Gutfeld! Achieves Top Ratings
In August 2021, Gutfeld! became the highest-rated late-night talk show in the United States, overtaking The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
2021: Combined Viewership Milestone
By the end of 2021, the combined viewership for Gutfeld! and The Five averaged over five million viewers.
2021: Named 12th Most Influential Person in American Media
In late 2021, Greg Gutfeld was named the 12th-most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website.
2022: Rose to 10th Most Influential Person in American Media
In 2022, Greg Gutfeld rose to 10th most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website, recognized for his combined 6 million viewers across The Five and Gutfeld! in November.
July 24, 2023: Controversy over Holocaust Remarks
During The Five broadcast on July 24, 2023, Greg Gutfeld invoked Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning, implying that Holocaust survivors had to be skilled or useful, sparking controversy.
2023: Dropped to 23rd Most Influential Person in American Media
In 2023, Greg Gutfeld dropped to 23rd most influential person in American media by the Mediaite website due to controversial remarks and extreme rhetoric.
December 10, 2024: Welcoming a Baby Girl
On December 10, 2024, it was announced on The Five that Greg Gutfeld and his wife Elena had recently welcomed a baby girl into their family.
2024: Climbed Back to 12th Most Influential Person
By 2024, Greg Gutfeld climbed back to 12th place on Mediaite’s rankings, reaffirming his position as one of Fox News' most-watched personalities.
