Fox News viewers are FURIOUS after Greg Gutfeld‘s eponymous nightly show was BUMPED OFF the air for SHOCKING reason
Many Fox News viewers were furious on Tuesday night (February 11) after Greg Gutfeld‘s eponymous nightly show was bumped off the air for breaking news coverage.
Fox News viewers were left furious on Tuesday night when Gutfeld! was unexpectedly removed from the lineup. Fans of the popular late-night show tuned in at 10 p.m. ET, only to find that it had been replaced with extended coverage of breaking news. The sudden change sparked an immediate backlash, with many taking to social media to express their frustration.
A Last-Minute Shake-Up
Greg Gutfeld, known for his sharp humor and political commentary, had his show pulled at the last minute to make room for additional coverage of an American hostage release. Sean Hannity took over the time slot to report on the return of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who had been detained in Russia since 2021. Fogel, arrested for carrying a small amount of medical marijuana, was sentenced to 14 years in prison before being released and returning to the United States.
Fox News made the decision to prioritize live coverage of Fogel’s arrival in Washington, where he met with former President Donald Trump. The network justified the change as a necessary adjustment for an important national event.
But Gutfeld! fans weren’t having it.
Fans Lash Out
Shortly before the show was set to air, Gutfeld posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“Gutfeld! will not air tonight due to breaking news coverage. For the latest, stay tuned to @FoxNews.”
This announcement only fueled frustration among loyal viewers. Many saw it as yet another instance of Fox News bumping one of its most popular programs for coverage that they felt could have waited.
One viewer ranted online:
“I know getting an American hostage back is FABULOUS NEWS but STOP with the repeat, repeat, repeat of Hannity. Put the DAMN GUTFELD SHOW ON ALREADY!!!”
Another fan vented:
“What the hell is Fox doing running an extra hour of Hannity? Nothing that can’t wait until tomorrow. I stay up and look forward to Gutfeld every night. It really pisses me off when the same news I listened to all day is again talked about.”
Some even questioned the decision to dedicate an entire hour to the story:
“One hostage being released does not necessitate a full hour of ‘special coverage.’ Fox News apparently doesn’t understand that Gutfeld is their most popular show and that people tune in at 10 o’clock to watch that, not repetitive ‘breaking news.’”
Others simply missed their daily dose of humor:
“Gutfeld should not be removed unless the world is ending. It’s the only reason I watch Fox this late.”
A Growing Pattern?
This isn’t the first time Gutfeld! has been preempted for breaking news coverage. Fans have noticed a pattern of the show being bumped when major political events or developing stories occur.
Some believe Fox News is undervaluing one of its highest-rated programs.
“Enough of this crap, Fox. Put Gutfeld show on another channel if you’re going to preempt him every damned night. We can get breaking news anywhere, and you repeat the same talking points or speculation for hour after hour.”
Others were more direct in their complaints about Hannity’s extended airtime:
“@FoxNews stop preempting Gutfeld! For extra time with your worst show. This is not breaking news and Hannity sucks.”
Will Fox News Respond?
Fox News has not issued an official response to the backlash. Gutfeld himself kept his comments brief, simply announcing the change without further explanation.
But the outrage from fans makes one thing clear—viewers aren’t happy with these constant interruptions.
The question now is whether Fox News will adjust its programming strategy, or if Gutfeld! fans will have to brace themselves for more unexpected schedule changes in the future.
