Greg Gutfeld has surpassed Stephen Colbert in the late-night ratings, marking a significant achievement for the Fox News star. Gutfeld’s show, Gutfeld!, recently averaged 2.355 million viewers, surpassing Colbert as well as other major late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel. This win is notable as it signifies a shift in the late-night landscape, traditionally dominated by more mainstream networks (Barrett News Media) (Sean Hannity).
Gutfeld’s show also performed well among the key demographic of adults aged 25-54, drawing an average of 397,000 viewers, which is higher than Colbert’s 373,000 viewers in the same category. This demographic is particularly valued by advertisers, making Gutfeld’s achievement even more impactful (Sean Hannity).
This accomplishment underscores the growing influence of conservative-leaning programming in the late-night TV space, challenging the long-standing dominance of more traditional late-night shows.