New York, NY – June 04, 2025, 12:09 AM ET – Fox News’ Gutfeld! star Tyrus surprised co-host Kat Timpf with a special gift on Tuesday, but the gesture took an unexpected turn when it was revealed to be something she’ll never be able to use due to her recent health challenges, leaving the studio in a mix of laughter and heartfelt support. The 52-year-old former wrestler turned commentator, known for his larger-than-life personality, sent the present as a nod to their on-air camaraderie, though its impracticality highlighted Timpf’s ongoing recovery.
Tyrus, whose real name is George Murdoch, gifted Timpf a custom-made, hand-stitched leather corset, a nod to his wrestling days and his interest in vintage fashion, as he explained on the June 03 broadcast. “I thought it’d give Kat some flair—something bold for the show!” Tyrus boomed, presenting the ornate piece during a commercial break. However, Timpf, 37, who underwent a double mastectomy in March 2025 following a stage zero breast cancer diagnosis, gently declined, saying, “Tyrus, I love the thought, but with no chest to hold it up, it’s a no-go!” The studio erupted in laughter, though Timpf’s smile masked the emotional weight of her surgery, which removed her ability to wear such garments comfortably.
The gift reflects Tyrus’s playful side, seen in his 2024 book Nuff Said and his on-air jabs at colleagues, but it also underscores Timpf’s resilience. She’s been open about her health journey since February 2025, when cancer was detected hours before her son’s birth, and her recent IVF pregnancy announcement in June 2025. Colleagues rallied around her, with Greg Gutfeld posting on X, “Tyrus, you tried—Kat’s still the champ!” and Dana Perino adding, “Love the humor, but let’s get Kat a gift she can use!” Fox News issued a lighthearted statement: “Tyrus’s heart was in the right place—we’re all laughing with Kat.”
Fans on X under #TyrusGift reacted with a mix of amusement and concern, with posts like, “Tyrus’s corset for Kat—hilarious but sweet!” and “Poor Kat—hope she’s okay with that reminder.” Timpf, whose net worth is $1.5 million per FamousIntel, took the gesture in stride, suggesting the corset be donated to a costume shop, turning an unusable gift into a charitable act. Her husband, Cameron Friscia, a 35-year-old former Marine, reportedly laughed it off, supporting her decision.
The moment highlighted the Gutfeld! team’s tight-knit dynamic, with Tyrus later apologizing on air, “Kat, I’ll stick to book recommendations next time!” As Timpf balances motherhood, recovery, and her show—averaging 2.3 million viewers nightly—the gift, though unusable, became a testament to her ability to find humor in life’s challenges, endearing her further to her audience.