Greg Gutfeld returns from paternity leave on Monday

First on LateNighter: It’s been more than six weeks since Greg Gutfeld was last seen on Fox News, but mom, he’s coming home.

A representative for the cable news network confirmed to LateNigher early Sunday that Gutfeld will be back on the air on Monday, January 6, 2025, on both Gutfeld!and further The five.

The rumors began flying in early December after Gutfeld disappeared without explanation from both shows for several weeks, ultimately prompting the host to release a statement with the unexpected news that he and his wife, Elena Moussa, had welcomed a baby girl. The child, who they revealed is named Mira, is the couple’s first.

“She has Elena’s beautiful eyes and my rock-hard abs,” Gutfeld joked in the statement, which was shared on both of his shows. “We have worked hard to teach her three languages ​​and put her through a rigorous training routine.”

The host later wrote a message to his fans directly on Twitter/Xwrites “see, that’s how you keep a secret. thanks for all the nice words! see you in a few!”

Gutfeld!show, continues without Gutfeld, the host, with Kat Timpf, Tyrus and Tom Shillue helping to keep his seat warm.

Gutfeld’s nightly show, which originated in April 2021 with a timeslot at 11 p.m. ET before it moved to its current perch at 10 p.m. ET, has become a reviewer for the cable news network.

According to year-end Nielsen ratings data released by Fox News, 2024 Gutfeld! grew its nightly average to 2,500,000 total viewers, up 35% over last year. Among viewers ages 25-54, it was a similar story, with a nightly average of 355,000 viewers, up 33% year-over-year.

The show now draws the most viewers across all of cable TV at 10:00 PM ET and is the highest-rated show across all cable news among viewers 25-54.

Gutfeld himself has a busy 2025 ahead of him. In addition to being a new father and his regular hosting duties Gutfeld! and The fivehe has lined up a dozen tour dates across the country.