Dana Perino “puts” Greg Gutfeld and Fox News crew on blast” with Sharp Jabs Igniting Chaos on Set

Never before has there been such a fierce and blunt “roast” on Fox News — Dana Perino set the screen on fire with an unforgiving attack, leaving colleagues sweating bullets

The normally staid Dana Perino, who co-hosts America’s Newsroom and The Five on Fox News, guest-hosted Tuesday’s edition of Gutfeld! and roasted the absent host and other colleagues.

“Happy Tuesday, everyone,” she began her monologue. “I’m the queen of mid-morning, Dana Perino, filling in for the king of late night, Greg Gutfeld, who’s out recovering from being Greg Gutfeld.”

She went on to joke that the diminutive host’s growth has been stunted since moving to weeknights. “A lot of people don’t realize he was 63″ when he started this show.”

Moments later, she roasted Fox colleague Brian Kilmeade for having a haircut that is “a national humiliation.”

Fox cohosts of "The Five" Dana Perino and Greg Gutfeld welcome... News Photo - Getty Images

Elsewhere, while talking about public school attendance, she took a shot at Harold Ford, who, like Gutfeld, is a co-host of hers on The Five.

“In Baltimore, for example, chronic absenteeism was at 23% in 2016, 36% in 2020,” she said. “Last year it was 58%. Fifty-eight percent – or, as Baltimore teachers call it, almost half. Fifty-eight percent? I mean, Harold Ford has a better attendance record than that.”

Ford serves as one of the rotating co-hosts in the “liberal” seat on The Five, splitting duties with the more pugnacious Jessica Tarlov.

Perino’s monologue was bereft of the long pauses often deployed by Gutfeld when waiting for applause lines that come late or not at all. The breezy delivery made for a seamless opening to a show where she displayed an on-air alter ego of sorts.

Like other late-night comedy shows, Gutfeld! is not aired live. In a lineup shakeup last month, the program moved from 11 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET.

During her guest hosting stint on Gutfeld!, Dana Perino brought a fresh and fiery energy to the late-night Fox News show. Known for her sharp wit and experience as a former White House Press Secretary, Perino did not hold back as she playfully roasted not only the show’s usual host, Greg Gutfeld, but also several other Fox News personalities. Her style was a blend of humor and pointed jabs, creating an atmosphere charged with unexpected tension and laughter.

One of the most memorable moments was her commentary on Greg Gutfeld’s transition from “king of the morning” to “shorter and darker” late-night host, a clever quip that instantly set the tone for the rest of the episode. Perino also took a direct shot at Brian Kilmeade’s hairstyle, calling it a “national embarrassment,” which immediately became a highlight shared widely on social media.

What made Perino’s roast particularly stand out was her ability to balance sharp sarcasm without crossing into mean-spirited territory. She maintained a playful edge that entertained viewers while subtly exposing the quirks and idiosyncrasies of her Fox News colleagues. This fresh take on the show brought a new dynamic that fans quickly embraced, proving that Perino’s comedic timing and fearless approach could make her a strong contender to lead the program in the future.

Overall, Dana Perino’s guest hosting stint was a masterclass in mixing humor with insider commentary, sparking buzz and proving that even the most familiar faces at Fox News aren’t safe from a little good-natured roasting.