Fox News star Kat Timpf made a stunning and emotional return to television just months after welcoming her first child and undergoing surgery for Stage 0 breast cancer — a whirlwind period that’s left fans inspired and cheering her on.

Timpf, 36, appeared alongside friend and cohost Greg Gutfeld in the new Fox Nation series What Did I Miss, marking her first network appearance since going on maternity leave in February. True to form, she returned with her trademark wit, sarcastic tone, and an eye-catching red suit that had viewers buzzing across social media.

When Gutfeld opened the show by jokingly asking what she’d been up to during her absence, Timpf gave the kind of deadpan reply that only she could deliver:
“I had a baby and I beat cancer. All in two months.”

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Fans were quick to celebrate the moment, flooding her social media with comments like:

“You’re an inspiration to so many.”
“Kat, you look amazing. We missed you!”
“The show wasn’t the same without you!”

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An Unthinkable Double Diagnosis — and Resilience

Back in February 2025, Timpf shared the harrowing news that just hours before going into labor, she had been diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer, a highly treatable form of the disease that had not spread. In a now-viral post titled “An Unconventional Birth Announcement,” she revealed:

“About fifteen hours before I went into labor, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Don’t freak out. It’s just, like, a LITTLE bit of cancer.”

Despite the terrifying timing, Timpf approached the situation with humor and grace. She gave birth to a healthy son — whose name Gutfeld jokingly claimed was “just a shrug emoji” — and began her treatment immediately after.

She later underwent a double mastectomy and shared candid updates from her hospital bed, laced with her usual blend of dark humor and emotional transparency.

Returning to the Spotlight

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Her latest appearance on What Did I Miss had Timpf seated beside comedian Jamie Lissow, with both tasked with helping (or hilariously misleading) a panel of contestants who’d spent months in isolation — cut off from news, TV, and social media — as they tried to separate real Trump-era headlines from fake ones.

The series, which debuted on May 12, runs for three episodes. Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson described the show as a lighthearted way to catch people up on the chaos of recent news. “For these four contestants to learn what really happened while they were living in isolation, they’ll have to get through me first. Lucky them,” joked Gutfeld.

While it’s a limited run, Timpf’s onscreen chemistry with Gutfeld and Lissow reminded fans just how much she’s been missed.

The Gutfeld! Factor and Kat’s Legacy

Timpf is a staple on Gutfeld!, Fox News’ record-smashing late-night show, which continues to dominate ratings. In the first quarter of 2025, Gutfeld! pulled in 3.3 million viewers, beating out every other late-night competitor including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel.

Gutfeld’s influence and friendship with Timpf have long been a highlight of the show’s ensemble, and her return is expected to inject a fresh wave of energy as she transitions back into the spotlight.

Why Her Story Matters

Timpf’s recent journey — from the delivery room to a cancer diagnosis, and back to the studio — is resonating beyond her Fox fanbase. She’s opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a mother while facing a major health crisis, and she’s doing it all in the public eye with raw honesty and biting humor.

“I’m lucky that we found the cancer so early; I’m lucky to be my son’s mom,” she told viewers. “The little dude absolutely rules — and not just because he might have saved my life.”

Timpf’s return is more than just a comeback — it’s a testament to survival, strength, and doing it all with a laugh. And if her fans have anything to say about it, it’s just the beginning of the next great chapter in her story.