It was supposed to be a typical night on Gutfeld!, the late-night Fox News show known for its satire, sarcasm, and bold political commentary. But what no one expected was a heartwarming interruption that left the audience and even Greg Gutfeld himself visibly emotional.
Midway through a lighthearted segment on the absurdities of internet trends, Gutfeld paused, glanced offstage, and said with a smirk, “Well, it looks like we have a very special guest tonight… come here, Peanut!”
To the shock and delight of the audience, a young girl — no more than six years old — ran onto the set and into Gutfeld’s arms. Viewers quickly learned that the girl, affectionately referred to as “Peanut,” was none other than Greg Gutfeld’s daughter, making her very first appearance on live television.
Cameras captured the rare moment of tenderness as Gutfeld lifted her up, kissed her forehead, and said, “Everyone, meet Peanut — the reason I drink less and smile more these days.”
Audience members in the studio broke into applause, while co-hosts Kat Timpf and Tyrus looked on in awe, with Kat whispering, “I’ve never seen him like this.”
The moment exploded on social media. Within minutes, hashtags like #PeanutOnFox, #GutfeldDaughter, and #CutestTVMoment were trending across Twitter and Instagram. Memes, gifs, and reaction videos flooded the internet, with fans praising Gutfeld for showing a softer, more human side rarely seen on his show.
Some fans speculated that this was a planned “public reveal” of Gutfeld’s previously private family life, while others believed it to be an entirely spontaneous, genuine father-daughter moment.
Fox News has declined to comment on whether “Peanut” will appear again, but sources close to the network suggest that Gutfeld’s team is “overwhelmed with positive feedback” and “seriously considering incorporating more personal moments into the program.”
One anonymous staffer shared, “Greg’s always been private, but when you saw him call her ‘Peanut’ and light up like that? That wasn’t an act. That was dad mode, and America loved it.”
Meanwhile, fans are now begging for a “Gutfeld & Peanut” special — and merchandising rumors are already in the works.
As one viewer tweeted:
“Tonight I didn’t just laugh—I cried. Greg Gutfeld calling his daughter ‘Peanut’ on national TV? We need more of this on cable news.”
Whether it was a fleeting moment or the beginning of a new family-centered twist to late-night TV, one thing is clear: America just met “Peanut,” and they’re already in love.
