Fox Host Greg Gutfeld Sparks Outrage with Crude Jokes Targeting Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, and Gayle King After Historic All-Female Spaceflight

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld is facing growing backlash after delivering a series of controversial jokes aimed at the all-female Blue Origin space crew—including pop icon Katy Perry, media powerhouse Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez—during a recent episode of Gutfeld!.

On Friday night, Gutfeld, 59, took the opportunity to poke fun at the history-making flight, turning what was intended to be a milestone moment for women in space into a punchline that left many viewers furious.

A Jab at Katy Perry’s Intelligence

The controversy began when Gutfeld targeted Perry, who had just completed her journey to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s latest mission. With his usual smirk, Gutfeld cracked:

“To prepare for her trip on the Blue Origin rocket, Katy Perry said, quote, she read a book on string theory—we’re told she thought it was about the effects of zero gravity on tampons.”

The studio audience roared with laughter, but the reaction outside the studio was far less enthusiastic. Fans and critics alike called out the joke as not only crude but also dismissive of Perry’s accomplishment and the significance of the all-female crew’s flight.

Historic Spaceflight Turned into a Target

Katy Perry was one of six pioneering women who boarded Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin capsule for an 11-minute suborbital mission earlier this week. Alongside her were Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn.

The event was hailed as a historic achievement—an all-female crew representing various fields and backgrounds reaching for the stars. However, Gutfeld chose to mock rather than celebrate.

Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King Also in the Crosshairs

Not content with merely ridiculing Perry, Gutfeld expanded his targets to the rest of the Blue Origin crew.

Turning his attention to Lauren Sanchez, Gutfeld joked about conspiracy theories suggesting the flight wasn’t real:

“There’s a new conspiracy that the Blue Origin crew faked their flight to space,” Gutfeld quipped, flashing a photo of Sanchez on the screen. “Come on, what’s fake about this astronaut?”

He then took a swipe at Sanchez’s personal life, referencing a $3,000 handbag reportedly gifted to her by the Kardashians.

Gayle King, another member of the historic crew and a revered journalist, wasn’t spared either. Gutfeld mocked King’s excitement about the flight, insinuating that her reaction was over-the-top and worthy of satire.

Social Media Divides Over Gutfeld’s Remarks

Predictably, Gutfeld’s comments triggered a firestorm on social media.

Many condemned the jokes as tasteless and disrespectful.

“That is a pretty oblique idea of a joke, I think Gutfeld is going downhill,” one viewer commented.
“He is not funny AT ALL! SMH!” added another critic bluntly.

But not everyone was outraged. Gutfeld’s loyal fans defended him, praising his irreverent humor and dismissing the criticism as politically correct overreach.

“I love Gutfeld’s tampon jokes!” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“Finally someone with the guts to poke fun at the absurdity!” another chimed in.

The online battle lines were quickly drawn, with supporters and detractors clashing over whether Gutfeld’s jokes were harmless humor or proof of a growing cultural divide.

Katy Perry Responds with Grace Amid the Storm

As for Katy Perry, she has remained gracefully silent regarding the jabs. After safely returning from her space adventure, Perry described the experience as “life-changing” and full of profound meaning.

“I felt super connected to life. So connected to love,” Perry told reporters upon landing.

Her words were meant to inspire, but they quickly became another target for political commentators. Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro sarcastically rolled his eyes at Perry’s reflections, mocking her for being too “cosmic” about the trip.

The Bigger Picture: Celebration Turned Controversy

What was supposed to be a triumphant moment for women in aerospace has instead been overshadowed by a political and cultural skirmish.

The Blue Origin flight was intended to inspire a new generation of girls interested in science, technology, and exploration. Instead, its participants have found themselves the subjects of snide remarks and partisan commentary.

The divide over Gutfeld’s comments reflects a broader cultural battle over how we recognize—and ridicule—historic achievements. Are milestones like this flight moments for serious celebration, or are they fair game for late-night comedy?

Final Thoughts

Greg Gutfeld’s comments may have earned him laughs in the studio, but outside those walls, they sparked a debate far bigger than a single punchline. In mocking the all-female Blue Origin crew, Gutfeld touched a nerve—and in doing so, exposed just how fragile and contested public discourse around women’s achievements still is.

As the fallout continues, one thing is clear: moments that break barriers often face mockery, but the courage of those who reach for the stars, like Katy Perry and her fellow travelers, remains untouched.