The Writers Guild of America went on strike on Tuesday, leading to the suspension of production on popular late-night network programs, including The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Despite having some non-union writers, the conservative-leaning Fox News show hosted by Greg Gutfeld will continue to release new content, a Fox News spokesperson tells Barrett News Media.
Greg Gutfeld’s show “Gutfeld!” is a late-night program that airs at 11 p.m. It combines humor, pop culture, and current events in a clever way that has helped it surpass other late-night shows in ratings. Despite not being as well known as its counterparts, it is a high-performing show.
CNN is considering a news and comedy late-night show as a strategy to rival Fox News. Greg Gutfeld, who calls himself “The King of Late Night,” currently holds the 11:00 PM ET slot at Fox News.
Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers remain optimistic that the writers’ strike will be resolved shortly. However, Stephen Colbert has clarified that his writers’ demands are entirely reasonable, as evidenced by a photo he shared. The strike already significantly impacts late-night shows, which depend heavily on writers to create jokes based on current events. The primary focus of negotiations between the WGA and producers is on streaming rights.
Gutfeld, a seasoned and skilled monologue craftsman at 58, works closely with his team of writers to perfect his craft. He is highly regarded as a valuable member of The Five panel program on Fox News.
According to Fox News, Gutfeld! It has completed its second year since its launch and has successfully disrupted the late-night space. Since its inception, the show has experienced double-digit growth in all categories, with an average of 1.8 million viewers in April, marking a 44% increase. Additionally, it has gained 272,000 viewers in the A25-54 category, a 25% increase, and 163,000 in the A18-49 category, marking a 24% increase.
Gutfeld! is currently the second most-watched program late night, surpassing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on NBC. Furthermore, it has also topped CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden, HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, and NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers.
