Gutfeld! In Crisis: Kat Timpf Battles Cancer After Giving Birth — Fox News Scrambles To Fill Her Shoes

In a stunning twist that left Fox News viewers reeling, Gutfeld! star Kat Timpf announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer — just 15 hours before giving birth to her first child.

The sharp-tongued comedian, known for her biting wit and fearless commentary, now faces the fight of her life — while Fox News rushes to patch the gaping hole left in its late-night powerhouse.

Woman in maroon dress and glasses standing in front of a city skyline.

The shocking revelation came in true Kat Timpf fashion — wrapped in brutal honesty and dark humor.

“Don’t freak out.

It’s just, like, a LITTLE bit of cancer,” she told fans, downplaying what would send most people spiraling.

But make no mistake — this is no minor detour for the Fox News firebrand.

Timpf, 36, revealed doctors urged her to undergo a double mastectomy as soon as possible after discovering the stage zero cancer.

And in typical Timpf fashion, she joked about putting her tumor ultrasound on the fridge — right next to the baby’s.

Kat Timpf at the Variety New York Party.

But while Kat faces surgery and recovery during her maternity leave, Fox News has a new problem: who could possibly fill her shoes on Gutfeld! — the network’s runaway late-night success story?

Enter: Kennedy Montgomery.

The 52-year-old libertarian firecracker and veteran Fox News personality was tapped to sit in for Timpf this week — a move that’s drawn praise from fans but underscores just how irreplaceable Kat truly is.

Montgomery addressed the situation with both sincerity and signature sarcasm:
“We are going to channel her goodness and her glasses and we will sprinkle the studio with absolute love and affection,” Kennedy told viewers on X (formerly Twitter).

“You’re going to want to pay for it, but I only take cash.“

Fans quickly flooded social media with support:
“The greatest commentator ever to grace the Fox airwaves.

 Kennedy rules!” one wrote.

“Definitely an appropriate choice, Ms.

 Kennedy!” said another.

But behind the humor and showbiz spin, the reality is stark: Fox News faces a fragile moment.

Kat Timpf isn’t just another panelist — she’s the soul of Gutfeld!‘s rebel energy.

Her biting humor, offbeat perspective, and ability to laugh in the face of tragedy are irreplaceable assets.

Kat Timpf answering questions.

Montgomery herself knows it — calling Timpf a “hero” and praising her strength in labor, given the unthinkable diagnosis hanging over her head.

As of now, it’s unclear who will take over Timpf’s role on Gutfeld! beyond this week.

But one thing is certain: Kat Timpf’s absence leaves a massive void — not just on the Fox News stage, but in the hearts of millions of viewers who admire her grit, humor, and refusal to let life — or cancer — dictate the terms of her story.

“Mom and baby are doing well,” Timpf joked in her announcement, “except maybe for mom’s cancer.“

Classic Kat.

Fighting, laughing, and refusing to flinch.

Fox News may have found a temporary stand-in — but there is, and will always be, only one Kat Timpf.