Gutfeld! Preempts Tonight’s Episode After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Coverage

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld announced that his prime-time talk show, Gutfeld!, would not air on September 12, 2025, as the network shifted to live breaking-news coverage of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

The move underscores the program’s commitment to interrupt regular programming for major national events and aligns with Fox News’s decision to provide continuous updates on the developing story of Kirk’s fatal shooting on a Utah college campus.

Show Cancellation

• At 2:02 AM ET on September 12, Gutfeld took to X to inform viewers that tonight’s episode was canceled
• The tweet cited “breaking news on the assassination of Charlie Kirk” as the reason for the preemption

Network Response

Fox News immediately replaced Gutfeld! with rolling live reports from correspondents in Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C., including interviews with eyewitnesses and law-enforcement officials. The network emphasized its priority to deliver minute-by-minute developments and expert analysis.

Viewer Reactions

Audience members on social media expressed understanding, noting that interrupting entertainment for major news is standard practice. Some viewers lamented missing the usual comedic panel segments, while others praised the network’s swift pivot to hard news.

Next Air Date

Gutfeld! is scheduled to return to its regular 11 PM ET slot on September 15, with Gutfeld teasing a segment on the impact of political violence on American discourse.