Fox News Channel host Greg Gutfeld’s first appearance on NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ last Thursday marked the program’s highest ratings of 2025, with 1.7 million viewers tuning in. The episode saw a 57% increase compared to the year-to-date average of 1.1 million viewers and attracted a significant number of young adults aged 25-54, the demographic most sought after by advertisers. Gutfeld’s presence in the iconic Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center, close to FOX News Media’s New York City headquarters, added a unique dimension to the cross-network collaboration.
The appearance was highlighted by Gutfeld’s humorous anecdotes about his past meeting with Fallon at a now-defunct speakeasy in Hell’s Kitchen, recalling the chaotic and memorable encounter. The event also included discussions about Gutfeld’s FOX Nation game show, ‘What Did I Miss?,’ further enhancing the audience engagement and drawing viewers interested in the blend of comedy and current events.
During the crossover event, Gutfeld revealed how he first met the fellow late-night host. After giving Fallon a warm embrace, Gutfeld quipped that it