Fox’s late-night show Gutfeld! has built its reputation on unpredictable moments — and last night’s exchange about Pete Hegseth proved once again why viewers can’t stop watching.
During a casual panel segment, Greg Gutfeld suddenly leaned forward and smirked. “You know,” he began, “the one weird thing about Pete Hegseth…” His voice trailed off as the audience chuckled, waiting for the punchline.
Kat Timpf immediately lit up, clearly knowing where the joke was headed. “Oh no, Greg,” she laughed, covering her face. “You’re not actually going to say it, are you?”
But Gutfeld pressed on. “We’ve known Pete for years,” he said, “and the truth is — he’s almost too perfect. The guy shows up in his suit, hair flawless, like he’s auditioning for his own action figure.”
The audience erupted with laughter. Kat jumped in with her own jab: “He’s the only person I’ve ever seen drink black coffee like it’s a performance. He makes even that look patriotic.”
The crowd roared, and social media immediately lit up with clips of the playful ribbing. Hashtags like #WeirdThingAboutPete and #ActionFigurePete trended on Twitter within hours. Fans flooded the comments with their own theories about Hegseth’s “one weird thing,” ranging from his famously polished hair to his unapologetically bold personality on Fox & Friends Weekend.
Still, amid the laughs, both Greg and Kat made sure to balance the roasting with praise. “All jokes aside, Pete’s the real deal,” Gutfeld admitted. “He’s been through more in service and life than most of us could handle — and he still manages to make TV look effortless.”
Kat nodded, adding: “Yeah, we tease him because we know him. But he’s also one of the most genuine people I’ve met here. He cares about what he says, and he cares about his country.”
That mixture of humor and sincerity struck a chord with viewers. “Only friends can roast you like that,” one fan tweeted. “Greg and Kat weren’t mocking Pete — they were showing they love him.” Another posted: “Pete Hegseth as an action figure? I’d buy it.”
Insiders at Fox told the Daily Mail that the playful jabs didn’t catch Hegseth off-guard. “Pete’s got thick skin,” one producer said. “He’ll probably bring it up on Fox & Friends Weekend and fire back with his own jokes. That’s the kind of banter the audience loves.”
Indeed, Hegseth himself later reacted on Instagram with a wink: “Caught the segment. Don’t worry, Greg and Kat, my coffee is still stronger than your jokes.” The post quickly racked up thousands of likes.
For Gutfeld! fans, the moment highlighted the chemistry that has made the show late-night’s ratings powerhouse. It’s not just the politics or the monologues — it’s the unscripted camaraderie that makes viewers feel like they’re watching friends tease each other in a living room.
One viewer summed it up best: “Greg says the things you’re not supposed to say, Kat makes it hilarious, and Pete takes it like a champ. That’s why I watch.”
As the segment closed, Gutfeld smirked again and warned: “Careful, Pete. The weirdest thing might not even be out yet.”
The audience howled — and the internet is still buzzing.