Mon Jan 06 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Gutfeld Returns to Fox News After Paternity Leave
**NEW YORK, NY** – Fox News personality Greg Gutfeld will return to his hosting duties on Monday, January 6th, 2025, after a six-week absence. A network representative confirmed the news to LateNighter. Gutfeld’s leave was due to the birth of his first child, a daughter named Mira, with his wife Elena Moussa.
Gutfeld’s absence sparked speculation in early December. He subsequently announced the arrival of his daughter via a statement, jokingly commenting on the baby’s resemblance to his wife and himself. He also took to Twitter/X to thank fans for their well wishes.
During his leave, Kat Timpf, Tyrus, and Tom Shillue filled in on *Gutfeld!*, his nightly show which has become a ratings powerhouse for Fox News. In 2024, *Gutfeld!* saw a 35% increase in total viewers, averaging 2.5 million nightly, and a 33% increase in viewers aged 25-54. The show currently boasts the highest viewership among all cable television programs in the 10 pm ET slot and is the top-rated cable news show among the 25-54 demographic.
Gutfeld’s return coincides with a busy year ahead, including his regular hosting commitments on *Gutfeld!* and *The Five*, along with a dozen planned nationwide tour dates.
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