Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, known for his irreverent style and cutting commentary, made his return to the airwaves this week after a brief and unexpected paternity leave. Gutfeld, 60, who had been absent from his late-night program “Gutfeld!” since early December, returned on Monday night with a heartfelt comedy monologue, blending humor with a few more sentimental reflections on fatherhood. His return marked the beginning of a new chapter in his personal life, as he navigates the challenges and rewards of being a new parent.

In early December, Gutfeld and his wife, Elena Moussa, 42, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mira. His Fox News cohosts, including Dana Perino, broke the news during a broadcast on December 10. The couple had kept the news of their growing family under wraps until then, and the announcement was met with excitement from fans and colleagues alike. In a statement read by Perino, Gutfeld humorously shared some early thoughts on parenthood, including the arrival of his daughter, and joked about the challenges of raising a newborn. “It is with great joy that my wife Elena and I have welcomed a baby girl into the world. Mira is healthy with a real set of lungs.

She has Elena’s beautiful eyes and my rock-hard abs,” Perino read. In typical Gutfeld fashion, the humor didn’t stop there as he continued with, “We are hard at work teaching her three languages and putting her through rigorous workout routines. She is already very observant and has asked if Jesse (Waters) wears a toupee. I told her that he definitely wears a wig.”

Gutfeld’s return to the spotlight brought a mixture of humor and insight, which has become a hallmark of his career. On his show, he took the opportunity to discuss his recent experience with fatherhood, pointing out the life-changing effects of becoming a parent, especially at his age. ”

When my wife told me she was pregnant, mine was the first diaper she had to change,” Gutfeld quipped, blending his signature sarcasm with a bit of vulnerability. He then continued, “It’s not easy but it’s not earth-shattering either.” The line exemplified his approach to comedy, where he frequently mixes irreverence with deeper insights about the human experience. In this case, Gutfeld reflected on the personal growth required for parenting, admitting that the process forced him to unlearn certain aspects of his life. “The lesson I learned is how much I gotta unlearn,” he said. “Throughout my life, I’ve mastered the art of being selfish.”

The comedian, who is known for his unapologetic critiques of liberalism and political correctness, took a more reflective tone when discussing his newfound role as a father. He acknowledged that selfishness, while it may have served him well in his career, had become a trait he needed to reconsider now that he was a parent. “You have to think about someone else,” Gutfeld explained, admitting that parenthood had given him an important lesson about selflessness that others might have learned earlier in life. His comments about being forced to think outside of himself resonated with many of his viewers, particularly given the context of his otherwise brash and irreverent public persona.

Gutfeld’s return came after a period of absence that had many fans and media outlets speculating about the reason for his hiatus. At first, Gutfeld’s absence was unexplained, leaving his fans curious and eager for details. However, it was Perino who later revealed the reason for his break, ensuring that fans knew the happy news of his growing family. The announcement of the birth of Mira was met with a warm reception from Gutfeld’s audience, many of whom expressed their well wishes on social media. His humorous statement, filled with playful exaggerations and lighthearted jokes about his daughter’s early development, only added to the affection his fans felt for him during this new chapter of his life.

In terms of his personal life, Gutfeld and Moussa’s relationship has always been one of curiosity for fans. The couple met in Portugal and married in 2004, less than a year after their first meeting. Elena Moussa, a fashion stylist originally from Russia, has largely remained out of the public eye, allowing Gutfeld to maintain a degree of privacy about their life together. Still, fans have come to know her through her occasional appearances on Gutfeld’s show and his frequent references to her. The couple’s bond has been strong throughout the years, and the birth of their daughter Mira marked the next stage in their life together.

Mira, who is the couple’s first child, has quickly become a beloved figure among Gutfeld’s fans. Despite being only a few months old, her presence already seems to have captured the hearts of the host’s viewers. In the same segment where Gutfeld returned to air, he took time to joke about the challenges of fatherhood, but he also reflected on the deeper emotional impact of having a child. For someone like Gutfeld, whose comedic style is often sarcastic and sharp-tongued, the softer side he revealed when speaking about Mira was striking. It showed that, while Gutfeld may be known for his biting humor and political commentary, he’s just as capable of embracing the joys and responsibilities that come with parenthood.

Looking ahead, Gutfeld’s return to the airwaves is bound to bring even more moments of reflection and humor as he adjusts to his new role as a father. As a host of “Gutfeld!” and a member of the popular show “The Five,” Gutfeld is one of the most watched personalities in the late-night TV landscape. His return from paternity leave promises to bring a mix of comedy and insight into his personal life, offering his audience a glimpse into the often humorous and occasionally serious side of fatherhood. With Mira now in the picture, it seems likely that Gutfeld’s audience will continue to enjoy both the entertaining and reflective sides of this witty and often controversial host.