For years, Fox News fans have whispered about the silent rivalry between Greg Gutfeld — the sharp-tongued late-night king — and Brian Kilmeade, the fast-talking Fox & Friends co-host. The two network heavyweights have traded jabs both on-air and off, sparking headlines about a feud that refused to die.

But now, after years of subtle shade and viral moments, it seems the cold war inside Fox might finally be over.

The Clash That Started It All

Insiders say the tension began years ago when both men were competing for network attention — Gutfeld rising as the unexpected late-night hitmaker with Gutfeld!, and Kilmeade holding steady as one of the faces of Fox & Friends.

In interviews, the rivalry was often disguised as humor. When Gutfeld joked that Kilmeade’s show was “like Good Morning America but with fewer facts,” Kilmeade clapped back live on radio:

“Why are you obsessed with me, Greg? You’ve got a whole network, leave me one morning.”

Fans laughed — but insiders claimed the tension was real. A former Fox producer told The List:

“They’re both alpha personalities. When the cameras go off, you can feel the competition.”

Years of Subtle Shade

The back-and-forth continued in playful digs and social-media banter. Gutfeld mocked Kilmeade’s interviews as “too nice,” while Kilmeade joked that Gutfeld “writes punchlines faster than he apologizes for them.”

Even their coworkers reportedly avoided pairing them on live segments — one insider said, “Putting Greg and Brian in the same studio was like lighting a fuse.”

The Surprising Truce

But this summer, things changed. During a Fox News special marking the network’s anniversary, the two men were seated side by side — and, shockingly, laughed together.

When asked about their long-rumored feud, Gutfeld smirked:

“Yeah, Brian and I used to fight for airtime… now we just fight for the last donut.”

Kilmeade followed up with a grin:

“It turns out Greg’s actually funny in person. Who knew?”

The exchange quickly went viral, with fans celebrating the unexpected reconciliation.

Behind the Scenes

Sources close to the network say the truce wasn’t staged — both hosts reportedly had a private sit-down earlier this year after being asked to appear together for a charity broadcast. “They talked it out,” one insider said. “They realized the rivalry was good for ratings, but exhausting for everyone else.”

Now, the two occasionally appear on each other’s shows — joking about their “past beef” as if it were just an inside joke.

Final Word

Greg Gutfeld and Brian Kilmeade may have once been Fox’s most unlikely rivals — but now, they’ve become proof that even in cable news, a little humor can heal old wounds.

Or, as Gutfeld quipped on air:

“We made peace. Turns out Brian’s easier to get along with when you mute him.”

 Moral of the story:
In the high-pressure world of cable news, egos may clash — but on-air chemistry (and a few well-timed donuts) can fix just about anything.