Fox News Colleagues Congratulate Greg Gutfeld After the ‘Secret’ Behind His Absence Is Revealed to Be a New Baby

For several weeks, viewers of Fox News’ “The Five” and “Gutfeld!” have been wondering about the absence of one of their most prominent personalities, Greg Gutfeld. The speculation finally came to an end on Tuesday when Dana Perino, Gutfeld’s co-host on “The Five,” made a special announcement. Perino, prefacing the reveal by saying, “A lot of you are going to be really surprised by this,” shared a statement from Gutfeld that explained his absence: the arrival of his newborn daughter, Mira.

Gutfeld’s statement, delivered by Perino, was characteristically humorous and personal. “My wife, Elana, and I are extremely happy to announce the birth of a baby girl,” the statement read. He went on to describe Mira as having “a genuine set of lungs” and being in good health, adding, with his signature wit, that she has his “rock-hard abs and Elana’s gorgeous eyes.” The statement also playfully mentioned their plans to raise Mira trilingually and subject her to “demanding exercise regimens,” and even included a humorous anecdote about Mira’s perceptiveness, noting that she had already inquired about whether fellow host Jesse Watters “wears a toupee.” Gutfeld quipped, “I informed her that he undoubtedly dons a wig.” He concluded the announcement by saying, “We appreciate our privacy, as you can see, and we appreciate all of the well wishes. I must now go prevent Gus from kissing her face,” referring to his French bulldog.

Whoa, @greggutfeld and his wife had a baby! It’s a baby girl named Mira, now Gus has a sister! Congratulations 🎊 pic.twitter.com/4Lyo6AOjEp

— leslie (@leslie59904273) December 11, 2024

Following the on-air announcement and the outpouring of congratulations from his colleagues, Gutfeld took to social media platform X to acknowledge the well-wishes. He simply wrote, “[S]ee, that’s how you keep a secret,” followed by, “[T]hanks for the kind remarks! I’ll see you in a few!”

Gutfeld, known for his sharp conservative commentary and often satirical approach, has generally kept his personal life out of the public eye. A January 2005 article in The New York Times reported that Gutfeld, 60, has been married to his wife, Elena Moussa, 42, since 2004. This relative privacy made the announcement of his new baby even more surprising and heartwarming for his fans, many of whom had noticed his absence and expressed their concern.

This year has been particularly successful for Gutfeld. His late-night show, “Gutfeld!,” has solidified its position in the late-night television landscape, achieving strong ratings. One notable highlight of the year was his hosting of an interview with then-candidate . This episode, which aired in September, was the show’s highest-rated episode since its launch in 2021.

The arrival of baby Mira adds another joyous chapter to Gutfeld’s successful year, both personally and professionally. The news has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from colleagues, fans, and viewers alike, who are thrilled for Gutfeld and his family.