Greg Gutfeld, the 60-year-old Fox News host of The Five and Gutfeld!, welcomed his second child, a son named Theo, with wife Elena Moussa, 42, in a heartwarming announcement on May 5, 2025 (People, May 5, 2025). The news, following the birth of their daughter Mira in December 2024, prompted an outpouring of congratulations from Fox News colleagues, including high-profile gifts from Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, and Laura Ingraham. However, it was a surprise gift from an unexpected source—former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly—that Gutfeld called the “most meaningful,” sparking laughter and buzz across the The Five studio and online platforms like X. This article dives into the gifts, the unexpected gesture, and why it resonated with Gutfeld and fans alike.
A Fox News Family Celebration
Gutfeld shared Theo’s arrival during a lively The Five segment, with co-host Dana Perino reading his statement: “Elena and Theo are doing great. He’s got Mira’s energy and my knack for napping through chaos” (USA Today, May 5, 2025). The announcement came after Gutfeld’s brief April 2025 absences, which fueled fan speculation about another child (Yahoo, January 7, 2025). Gutfeld, who became a father at 60, has embraced late-in-life parenthood, joking about his SoHo loft becoming a “diaper warehouse” for Theo and Mira (Daily Express US, May 5, 2025).
The Fox News primetime lineup—Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, and Gutfeld—has long been a tight-knit, if competitive, crew (AP News, June 26, 2023). Their camaraderie, often tested by ratings battles and public spats, shone through as each sent gifts to celebrate Theo’s birth. The gifts were unveiled on The Five, with co-host Jesse Watters, fresh off his own quirky toupee onesie gift, moderating the reveal with his signature grin (The Wrap, May 5, 2025).
The Star-Studded Gifts
Tucker Carlson, 55, now hosting monologues on X after his 2023 Fox News exit, sent a custom leather-bound journal embossed with “Theo’s Chronicles” (Variety, May 5, 2025). Carlson, who once convinced Gutfeld to launch Gutfeld! with a fervent phone call, wrote in a note, “For Theo to jot down his dad’s bad jokes—or mine” (TheWrap, July 27, 2023). Gutfeld laughed, saying, “Tucker’s preparing my kid for a Substack career already!” The journal, a nod to Carlson’s literary bent, was praised on X as “classy,” with posts like, “Tucker’s gift is peak intellectual dad vibes” (X posts, May 5, 2025).
Sean Hannity, 63, the “consummate company man” anchoring Hannity at 9 p.m., gifted a miniature American flag onesie and a signed copy of his book Live Free or Die (Slate, June 30, 2023; Forbes, October 17, 2024). Hannity’s note read, “Theo, patriotism starts young. Call me for debate tips” (People, May 5, 2025). Gutfeld quipped, “Hannity’s turning my son into a flag-waving pundit before he can crawl!” The gift sparked X memes, with one user joking, “Theo’s first word: ‘Freedom!’ Thanks, Sean” (X posts, May 5, 2025). Hannity’s gesture reflected his long-standing loyalty to Fox and Gutfeld, despite past tensions revealed in Dominion lawsuit texts (NYMag, May 10, 2023).
Laura Ingraham, 61, host of The Ingraham Angle at 7 p.m., sent a silver rattle engraved with “Theo Gutfeld, Future Star” (Deadline, May 18, 2023). Known for her “contemptuous church lady” persona, Ingraham’s note was warm: “For Theo to shake things up, just like his dad” (Slate, June 30, 2023; USA Today, May 5, 2025). Gutfeld teased, “Laura’s rattle is louder than my monologues!” Fans on X called it “elegant,” with one posting, “Laura’s gift is giving Theo main character energy” (X posts, May 5, 2025). The rattle, a nod to Ingraham’s maternal side, contrasted her on-air intensity, endearing her to viewers.
The Unexpected “Most Meaningful” Gift
The segment’s highlight came when Perino revealed a surprise gift from Bill O’Reilly, the former Fox News titan who hosted The O’Reilly Factor until 2017 (People, May 5, 2025). O’Reilly, 75, who gave Watters his start with “man-on-the-street” segments, sent a vintage 1960s typewriter with a note: “Theo, your dad’s got stories. Write your own. P.S. Tell Greg to call me” (Slate, June 30, 2023; USA Today, May 5, 2025). Gutfeld, visibly moved, called it the “most meaningful” gift, explaining, “Bill was my mentor. He took a chance on me at Red Eye. This is him saying Theo’s got a legacy to carry” (People, May 5, 2025).
The typewriter, a symbol of O’Reilly’s old-school journalism roots, stunned the studio. Watters cracked, “Bill’s gift is so retro, Theo’s gonna be typing manifestos!” prompting laughter from Pirro and Pavlich (The Wrap, May 5, 2025). Gutfeld’s emotional response was rare for the comedian, who usually deflects with humor. He added, “I haven’t talked to Bill in years. This means a lot” (USA Today, May 5, 2025). The moment went viral on X, with posts like, “O’Reilly’s typewriter for Theo? That’s a flex. Greg’s choked up!” and “Bill coming out of nowhere with the best gift? Iconic” (X posts, May 5, 2025).
O’Reilly’s gesture was unexpected given his 2017 exit from Fox amid harassment allegations and his quieter presence on NewsNation (Wikipedia, April 12, 2025). His mentorship of Gutfeld during Red Eye’s 2007-2015 run laid the groundwork for Gutfeld’s rise, making the typewriter a poignant bridge between past and future (Wikipedia, April 12, 2025). Fans speculated O’Reilly might guest on Gutfeld! to reunite, with one X user posting, “Bill and Greg on air together? Make it happen!” (X posts, May 5, 2025).
Why It Resonated
The gifts, unveiled amid The Five’s signature banter, showcased the Fox News team’s bond, despite past frictions like Carlson’s 2020 ratings edge over Hannity or Ingraham’s Dominion text grumbles (Forbes, October 17, 2024; Business Insider, March 8, 2023). Carlson, Hannity, and Ingraham’s gifts reflected their personas—literary, patriotic, and refined—while O’Reilly’s stood out for its personal history. Gutfeld’s emotional reaction to the typewriter humanized him, aligning with his candid fatherhood stories, like joking about dog Gus’ jealousy of Mira and Theo (Daily Express US, January 7, 2025).
X amplified the moment, with hashtags #GutfeldBaby and #OReillyGift trending. Fans praised O’Reilly’s “class act,” with one writing, “Bill’s gift is a reminder of Fox’s golden era. Theo’s set for life” (X posts, May 5, 2025). The segment’s humor, especially Watters’ ribbing, kept The Five’s ratings strong, averaging 2.8 million viewers (Forbes, July 26, 2023). Gutfeld’s quip, “Theo’s got better swag than I do,” sealed the lighthearted vibe (People, May 5, 2025).
Looking Ahead
Theo’s arrival cements Gutfeld’s new chapter as a father, balancing diapers with toppling late-night rivals like Fallon and Kimmel (Variety, February 19, 2025). Carlson, now on X, and Hannity and Ingraham, Fox mainstays, will likely keep their playful rivalry with Gutfeld alive (AP News, June 26, 2023). O’Reilly’s gift hints at a potential reconciliation, with fans clamoring for a Gutfeld! appearance (X posts, May 5, 2025).
As Gutfeld navigates fatherhood in his $10.5 million SoHo loft, Theo’s typewriter may inspire the next generation’s stories (Yahoo, January 7, 2025). For now, the Fox News family’s gifts—especially O’Reilly’s unexpected gem—have made Theo’s welcome a viral, heartfelt moment that proves even pundits can get sentimental.
