In the competitive world of late-night television, where Fox News’ “Gutfeld!” has been consistently crushing liberal competitors in the ratings game, something unusual happened. The show’s quick-witted host, Greg Gutfeld, suddenly vanished from both his namesake program and the network’s hit show “The Five.”

No explanation was given, leading to widespread speculation among his loyal conservative viewers.

And trust me, this wasn’t just another case of network drama. As someone who’s watched Gutfeld demolish the tired left-wing late-night formula, I can tell you his absence hit differently. Here was a guy who’d built the most successful show in late night by actually speaking truth to power – not just parroting Democrat talking points like Jimmy Kimmel.

While fellow Fox News personality Kat Timpf has been openly sharing her pregnancy journey with viewers, continuing her witty commentary despite her growing baby bump, Gutfeld’s absence remained shrouded in mystery. For over a week, fans took to social media, wondering if cancel culture had finally come for one of conservative media’s strongest voices.

The 60-year-old conservative commentator, known for his razor-sharp humor and unflinching political analysis, had built a devoted following by offering an alternative to the left-leaning late-night landscape. His success story exemplified the American Dream – rising from editor of Maxim magazine to becoming cable television’s king of late night, regularly drawing over two million viewers while his liberal competitors struggle to hit half that.

But sometimes life’s greatest achievements happen away from the spotlight. During Tuesday’s episode of “The Five,” co-host Dana Perino finally revealed the heartwarming truth behind Gutfeld’s absence.

“This is going to be a great surprise for a lot of you,” Perino began, reading a statement from her colleague. “It is with great joy that my wife Elena and I have welcomed a baby girl into the world. Mira is healthy with a real set of lungs.”

The announcement, delivered with Gutfeld’s characteristic humor, continued: “She has Elena’s beautiful eyes and my rock-hard abs. We are hard at work teaching her three languages and putting her through rigorous workout routines.” True to form, he couldn’t resist adding a playful jab at co-host Jesse Watters about wearing a toupee.

As a father myself, I can tell you there’s nothing that matters more than family. The story of Greg and Elena Gutfeld represents a beautiful testament to traditional values in modern America.

The couple’s journey began 20 years ago when Greg, then editor of Maxim’s UK edition, met Elena Moussa, a Russian-born photo editor working for Maxim Russia. Their whirlwind romance led to marriage in 2004, and they’ve since built a life together in New York City, including their beloved French Bulldog, Gus.

Elena, now 42, has maintained a successful career in fashion design while supporting her husband’s rising media career. Unlike the attention-seeking behavior we so often see from Hollywood elites, the couple’s commitment to privacy speaks volumes about their traditional values.

Social media erupted with joy at the news.

“Literally the LAST thing I thought his absence would be about! What a pleasant surprise,” wrote one X user, while another added, “I never saw that coming. Did you?”

The timing of baby Mira’s arrival during the Christmas season adds an extra layer of joy to the celebration. As Gutfeld noted in his statement: “As you can understand, we value our privacy, and we thank everyone for the good wishes. And now I have to go stop Gus from licking her face.”

In an era where traditional family values often seem under assault from the radical left, the Gutfelds’ story reminds us that the American Dream – complete with love, marriage, family, and success through hard work – is still very much alive. Their choice to welcome their first child later in life, while building successful careers and a strong marriage, offers an inspiring example to conservatives across the nation.

As viewers eagerly await Gutfeld’s return to their screens, this unexpected blessing gives us all something to celebrate this holiday season. Sometimes the best surprises come to those who honor traditional values while embracing life’s precious moments privately, away from the public eye.

Key Takeaways:

• Conservative icon Greg Gutfeld proves traditional family values thrive despite liberal attacks.
• Success story shows American Dream alive: from magazine editor to #1 late-night host to father.
• Private celebration of family contrasts with liberal Hollywood’s attention-seeking behavior.
• Timing of blessing during Christmas season reinforces importance of faith and family.

Sources: Daily Express US, 2