On Thursday, Fox News Channel host Greg Gutfeld will take the stage on NBC’s iconic late-night talk show, hosted by Jimmy Fallon. The ‘Gutfeld!’ segment, a staple of Fox News’ late-night lineup, is the most-watched late-night program on television and regularly outdraws late-night offerings on NBC, CBS, and ABC. Gutfeld’s appearance is part of a broader narrative of his influence, with his show ‘Gutfeld!’ consistently outperforming competitors.
When informing Fox News viewers last week, Gutfeld jokingly described the event as ‘the biggest crossover since the Harlem Globetrotters visited ‘The Golden Girls.’ The ‘Gutfeld!’ namesake will join Fallon from the iconic Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center, a stone’s throw from FOX News Media’s New York City headquarters in midtown Manhattan.
Gutfeld has also teased the appearance as a chance to reunite with the Jonas Brothers, whom he jokingly claimed he was one of the original members until they ‘booted him out for being too hot.’ He added that Fallon is a ‘great, genuine guy who wants to make people laugh instead of putting them to bed angrier than ‘The View’ at a salad bar.’ In his remarks, Gutfeld has also criticized fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, who he believes reside in a liberal echo chamber. He described Jimmy Fallon as not being afraid of upsetting his peers or afraid of Gutfeld’s ‘mesmerizing charm.’ Gutfeld also recalled a past incident where Fallon ‘humanized’ Trump by messing up his hair, an act that he claimed angered many on the left.
Indeed, Trump himself acknowledged the incident in 2016, allowing Fallon to reach out and ruffle his iconic hair. This act, which many on the left deemed a jester, was something that Gutfeld has claimed he would not complain about, stating that ‘the last time he did that, the guy became president.’ The ‘Gutfeld!’ segment has been a consistent hit on Fox News, with the show regularly outdrawing late-night offerings from major competitors. In July, Gutfeld’s program also contributed to the network’s dominance in all of television, with the network hitting a high point in the ratings.
The Jonas Brothers and Good Charlotte are also scheduled to be guests on Thursday’s edition of ‘The Tonight Show.’ This appearance is not just a personal milestone for Gutfeld, but also a strategic move for Fox News, which has been expanding its cultural influence through late-night talk shows. The network has been particularly successful in appealing to a conservative audience, which aligns closely with Gutfeld’s political stance and views. As the appearance approaches, anticipation is building, and the event is expected to generate significant media attention and public discussion.