Byline: New York City — July 2025
Fox News viewers thought they were tuning in for another sharp-witted episode of “The Five.”
But what unfolded mid-broadcast quickly became the most unexpected — and adorable — moment of the week.
Kayleigh McEnany, just weeks after giving birth to her third child, made a surprise appearance on set Monday morning — but this time, she brought a very special guest: her newborn daughter, Avery Grace.
While the baby remained peaceful in her mother’s arms for most of the segment, it wasn’t until Greg Gutfeld leaned in and greeted her with his usual offbeat charm that something hilarious and heartwarming happened.
😲 The Moment That Stunned the Panel
As Gutfeld jokingly whispered, “Hey, little one, are you more of a libertarian or a cuddler?” — Avery suddenly let out a wide, unmistakable smile, followed by a tiny squeal that echoed through the studio mics.
The entire cast froze. Then erupted in laughter.
“That’s the first time I’ve ever been smiled at by someone on this show,” Gutfeld quipped, pretending to tear up.
“She’s officially the most emotionally expressive guest we’ve ever had,” added Jesse Watters.
🎥 Cameras Kept Rolling — And So Did the Reactions
Even Kayleigh looked stunned by her daughter’s timing.
“She’s never done that before. She must love the sound of Greg’s voice — or maybe she thinks it’s funny,” McEnany laughed.
Behind the cameras, several crew members were reportedly caught snapping photos and quietly chuckling as the segment wrapped.
📱 The Internet Reacts
The clip has since gone viral, with hashtags like #BabyAvery and #GregAndTheBaby trending on X and TikTok.
“We didn’t know we needed a Kayleigh-Greg-baby sitcom but we do now,” one viewer tweeted.
“That baby has better comedic timing than half the people in late night,” another joked.
🍼 A Reminder of Life’s Sweetest Moments
Though the segment returned to politics shortly after, the 30-second exchange between baby Avery and Greg Gutfeld has captured hearts well beyond the news world — and reminded viewers that sometimes, the best moments on television aren’t planned at all.