Fox News host Greg Gutfeld has set the late-night world ablaze with a fiery monologue that mixed praise, mockery, and political jabs — all while announcing his upcoming appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

 

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Greg Gutfeld slams late night hosts amid Stephen Colbert cancellation (Image: Getty)

On the August 3rd episode of Gutfeld!, the controversial host didn’t hold back. With Stephen Colbert’s Late Show officially cancelled, Gutfeld fired off what sounded more like a eulogy-turned-roast for his liberal counterpart — and a full-on endorsement of Fallon.

“While Colbert interviews a loser,” Gutfeld smirked, “Jimmy Fallon invites a winner.”

The “loser” in question? Kamala Harris, whose recent interview with Colbert sparked backlash after she dodged tough questions about President Biden’s disastrous 2024 debate performance.

A Rare Praise for Fallon — and a Warning Shot at the Left

Gutfeld had nothing but applause for Fallon, calling him “a genuine guy who actually wants to make people laugh — not lecture them.” He threw a grenade at the rest of the late-night field, adding:

“Fallon doesn’t want to make you go to bed angrier than The View at a salad bar.”

He even lauded Fallon’s infamous 2016 Trump interview — the one that led to Fallon being canceled by left-wing media for “humanizing” Trump by playfully ruffling his hair.

“The angry mob wanted a brutal takedown, but Jimmy did something dangerous: he had fun,” Gutfeld said. “To the liberal hive mind, that’s criminal.”

He took it a step further — accusing the media of sending a message:

“If you humanize Hitler, we’ll dehumanize you.”

Colbert’s Cancellation: Coincidence or Consequence?

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While no official reason has been given for the cancellation of The Late Show, rumors are swirling — and Gutfeld wasn’t shy about connecting the dots.

The end came just days after Colbert made a brutal jab at Paramount and Trump, criticizing the $16 million legal settlement paid over a lawsuit involving a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris.

“This kind of financial settlement with a government official?” Colbert said on air. “It’s called a big, fat bribe.”

Days later — poof. The show was gone.

Coincidence? Gutfeld doesn’t think so.

A Shifting Late-Night Landscape

In the world of political late-night television, Gutfeld has long been considered the odd man out — the only conservative voice in a sea of liberal comedians. But now, with Colbert gone and Fallon stepping into a more bipartisan light, the balance may be shifting.

“Things are changing,” Gutfeld told his viewers. “Maybe we can finally laugh with each other again — even if we disagree.”

The announcement of his Tonight Show appearance sent ripples across social media. Some fans cheered Fallon for the bold booking. Others accused him of “platforming a Fox News mouthpiece.”

Still, Fallon has weathered this storm before — and if Gutfeld’s appearance goes viral, the NBC host might just reclaim some of the swagger he lost after 2016.

What’s Next? A Gutfeld–Fallon Bromance?

One thing is clear: Gutfeld isn’t just showing up to play nice.

“I’m bringing chaos — and probably bourbon,” he laughed.

While Colbert’s legacy is debated and Fallon tries to tread carefully in a divided America, Greg Gutfeld is barreling forward — equal parts showman, satirist, and sledgehammer.