Greg Gutfeld, known for his edgy humor and sharp wit on Fox News, is officially back behind the late-night desk after an unexpected break—but not without revealing the personal struggles he faced returning to television after welcoming his first child at age 60.

On Monday night’s episode of his show, Gutfeld!, the popular host delivered a humorous yet surprisingly heartfelt monologue about his recent experience becoming a father for the first time. Greg and his wife, fashion stylist Elena Moussa, 42, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Mira, in early December, a joyful announcement first shared by his Fox colleagues on air December 10.

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“When my wife told me she was pregnant, mine was the first diaper she had to change,” Gutfeld joked, setting the tone for his return with characteristic irreverence. But behind the laughter was an unexpectedly candid admission: “It’s not easy, but it’s not earth-shattering either. The lesson I learned is how much I gotta unlearn. Throughout my life, I’ve mastered the art of being selfish.”

Gutfeld, who hosts both Gutfeld! and the top-rated Fox News show The Five, admitted that becoming a dad at 60 forced him to rethink his priorities. He acknowledged that his career-driven selfishness, which served him well professionally, was now being challenged by fatherhood. “I had to learn something others figured out a lot sooner: you have to think about someone else,” he confessed.

Fans initially noticed Gutfeld’s unexplained absence from Fox in early December. Soon after, his Five co-host Dana Perino clarified the mystery, reading a humorous statement from Gutfeld himself:

“It is with great joy that my wife Elena and I have welcomed a baby girl into the world. Mira is healthy, with a real set of lungs. She has Elena’s beautiful eyes and my rock-hard abs,” Perino announced jokingly on air, adding another comedic twist by claiming baby Mira had already questioned fellow host Jesse Watters’ hair authenticity.

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Gutfeld and Moussa married in 2004, after meeting in Portugal and quickly forming a bond. Moussa, originally from Russia, works as a fashion stylist, and the couple’s relationship has long been celebrated as private but strong.

As Greg Gutfeld returns to his TV duties, his recent reflections on fatherhood have offered viewers a rare glimpse at a softer side of the famously acerbic host. While he’s known for poking fun at nearly everything—including himself—it seems parenthood has begun reshaping his perspective, both personally and professionally.

With baby Mira now firmly at the center of his universe, fans can expect more humorous and heartfelt moments from Greg Gutfeld as he navigates fatherhood in the public eye.