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Greg Gutfeld’s Tonight Show Chat Earns Conservative Cheers and Liberal Backlash

Gutfeld’s mockery of Colbert combined with praise for Fallon’s booking reignited debates over platforming partisan voices in late-night television.

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2171 -- Pictured: (l-r) Comedian Greg Gutfeld during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, August 7, 2025 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Greg Gutfeld commended Jimmy Fallon for having the guts to host him in a lighthearted segment that steered clear of political confrontation.
  • During his monologue on Gutfeld!, he mocked Stephen Colbert’s contract situation while highlighting Fallon’s renewal through 2028.
  • Conservative commentators hailed the crossover as a win for cultural influence and called for more unconventional late-night bookings.
  • Outlets such as Vulture, The Daily Beast and BuzzFeed criticized Fallon’s decision to platform a partisan Fox host as problematic.
  • The exchange has reignited discussions over platforming norms as late-night network ratings drive unconventional guest bookings.