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

Greg Gutfeld, a familiar face on Fox News, recently surprised viewers and colleagues with a heartwarming announcement. For several weeks, his absence from shows like “The Five” and “Gutfeld!” had sparked curiosity and speculation. Fans wondered where he was, and now they have their answer! It turns out Gutfeld and his wife, Elana, have welcomed a new baby girl into their family.

Dana Perino, Gutfeld’s co-host on “The Five,” made the big reveal on Tuesday. She told viewers, “A lot of you are going to be really surprised by this,” before sharing a statement from Gutfeld. In his own words, Gutfeld explained that the reason for his absence was the arrival of his newborn daughter, Mira.

Gutfeld’s statement, read by Perino, was full of his signature humor. He said, “My wife, Elana, and I are extremely happy to announce the birth of a baby girl.” He joked that Mira has “a genuine set of lungs” and is healthy, adding, with his usual wit, that she has his “rock-hard abs and Elana’s gorgeous eyes.” He even made a funny comment about their plans to raise Mira speaking three languages and putting her through “demanding exercise regimens.” Gutfeld also shared a funny story about Mira already asking if fellow host Jesse Watters “wears a toupee,” to which Gutfeld said he replied that Watters “undoubtedly dons a wig.” He ended his statement 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

News of Mira’s arrival quickly spread. Fans took to social media to share their congratulations. One fan (@leslie59904273) even tweeted, “Whoa, @greggutfeld and his wife had a baby! It’s a baby girl named Mira, now Gus has a sister! Congratulations 🎊”

Gutfeld himself acknowledged the well-wishes on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “[S]ee, that’s how you keep a secret,” and then added, “[T]hanks for the kind remarks! I’ll see you in a few!”

Gutfeld, known for his conservative viewpoints and satirical style, has generally kept his personal life private. A 2005 article in The New York Times reported that Gutfeld, 60, and his wife, Elena Moussa, 42, have been married since 2004. This makes the news of their new baby even more special for his fans, many of whom had been wondering where he was.

This year has been a good one for Gutfeld. His late-night show, “Gutfeld!,” has become very popular and gets high ratings. A highlight of the year was his interview with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in September. That episode was the show’s highest-rated episode since it started in 2021.

Baby Mira’s arrival is a wonderful addition to Gutfeld’s successful year, both at work and at home. Colleagues, fans, and viewers are all very happy for him and his family. They have sent many messages of congratulations and well wishes. It’s clear that this happy news has brought joy to many.