New York, May 11, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events at Fox News, Kat Timpf, the 36-year-old comedian and regular panelist on Gutfeld!, brought her children to the studio on Friday, prompting an unexpected and confusing reaction from her long-time colleague and host, Greg Gutfeld. The moment, captured during a live taping of Gutfeld! at 10 PM, has left fans questioning the dynamic between the two, often described as best friends.
Timpf, who welcomed her first child, a son, in February 2025, after a breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent double mastectomy, recently returned to the show following maternity leave. Sources indicate she also has a second child, though details remain private. On this particular evening, Timpf decided to bring her kids to the set, a rare move for the private star who has been protective of her family amidst her health challenges and demanding career.
As Timpf walked onto the stage holding her son and with her second child in a stroller, the audience erupted in applause, charmed by the sight. However, Greg Gutfeld’s reaction was far from what fans expected. The 60-year-old host, who himself became a father in December 2024, appeared visibly flustered. Instead of his usual witty banter, Gutfeld froze for a moment before muttering, “Well, uh, looks like we’ve got a full house tonight… I didn’t sign up for daycare duty.” His tone, laced with awkward sarcasm, contrasted sharply with the warm reception from the audience and other panelists, including Jamie Lissow, who immediately cooed over the children, saying, “Kat, they’re adorable!”
Gutfeld’s comment hung in the air, and Timpf, known for her quick humor, responded with a forced laugh, “Don’t worry, Greg, they’re just here to watch you bomb tonight.” The exchange, though playful on the surface, felt tense to viewers, with many taking to social media to speculate about underlying friction. “Kat and Greg are supposed to be best friends—why did he act so weird?” one fan posted on X. Another wrote, “Greg seemed annoyed, not funny. What’s going on between them?”
The two have a history of on-air camaraderie, often teasing each other on Gutfeld! and their new Fox Nation reality show, Greg Gutfeld’s What Did I Miss?, which premiered on May 12, 2025. Timpf has previously described Gutfeld as a friend who respects her, despite their differing views—she being a libertarian and Gutfeld a conservative. However, this moment has sparked questions about whether their friendship is as solid as it appears, especially given the timing. Gutfeld’s own adjustment to fatherhood might be a factor; he recently returned from a 46-day paternity leave in January 2025, and some speculate he may be struggling to balance his new role with his high-pressure career.
Insiders suggest there may be more to the story. “Greg was caught off guard,” a source close to the production team revealed. “Kat didn’t tell anyone she was bringing the kids, and Greg has been vocal about keeping his own daughter, Mira, out of the spotlight. He might have felt it was unprofessional, especially on a live show.” Others, however, see it as a simple misunderstanding. “They’re like siblings—they bicker, but they care about each other deeply,” another source countered.
Neither Timpf nor Gutfeld has addressed the moment publicly since the broadcast. Timpf, who has been open about her cancer journey and motherhood, continues to focus on her return to work, recently appearing at Coachella and preparing for more episodes of the new reality show alongside Gutfeld and Lissow. Meanwhile, Gutfeld, who has a history of avoiding personal topics on air, may simply need time to warm up to such unexpected moments.
For now, fans remain divided, with some seeing Gutfeld’s reaction as a sign of tension, while others believe it’s just a bump in the road for two friends navigating the complexities of fame, parenthood, and a shared spotlight. As Gutfeld! continues to dominate late-night ratings, all eyes will be on the next episode to see if this best-friend duo can laugh off the awkward encounter—or if deeper issues will surface.