FOX News personality Kat Timpf has made a powerful and inspiring return to television, leaving fans both emotional and uplifted. The 36-year-old comedian, political commentator, and writer has been through a deeply personal journey in recent months — welcoming her first child and privately battling cancer. Now, she’s back in front of the cameras with renewed energy and resilience, joining long-time friend and cohost Greg Gutfeld for their brand-new Fox Nation show, What Did I Miss.

Her return marks more than just another career milestone — it’s a bold declaration of strength and determination in the face of life’s toughest challenges. Timpf has always been known for her wit and honesty, but her latest chapter has revealed a new depth to her character that fans have embraced with overwhelming support. Viewers were quick to share their admiration and joy online, praising not just her return, but her courage and transparency throughout her journey.

In What Did I Miss, Kat brings her signature humour, sharp perspective, and unique voice to a fresh format — proving that even after major life upheavals, she’s still one of the most compelling personalities on television. Her comeback isn’t just a professional success; it’s a personal victory that resonates far beyond the studio lights.

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Fox News star Kat Timpf returned to TV after taking few months offCredit: Fox News

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In February, Timpf revealed that she had been diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancerCredit: Instagram/kattimpf
Timpf has joined a panel with Jamie Lissow for the show hosted by Gutfeld, where he quizzes participants who lived in complete isolation from January 20 to April 13.

During their isolation in upstate New York, they were stripped of any connection to the outside world, including social media and television.

With $50,000 on the line, the group must now decide which Trump-era headlines are real and which are fake, and it’s up to Timpf to either put them on the right track or to try and throw them off.

Timpf’s appearance on Gutfeld’s latest show is her first time back on the network since going on maternity leave in February.

The Fox News host rocked a red outfit with her signature glasses and hair pulled back into a ponytail.

During their on-air banter, Gutfeld joked that her baby’s name is “just a shrug emoji,” as Timpf laughed in response.

Turning to her after introducing Lissow, Gutfeld said: “Kat, you’ve been kinda away for 90 days. What’ve you been up to?”

“I had a baby and I beat cancer. All in two months,” Timpf said.

Back in February, Timpf said that she had been diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer just hours before going into labor.

“Last week, I welcomed my first child into the world,” she wrote on social media at the time.

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“About fifteen hours before I went into labor, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.”

The post, titled “An Unconventional Birth Announcement,” confirmed the cancer was caught early and had not spread.

“My doctor said I’m at Stage 0, which means it most likely hasn’t spread,” she shared.

Gutfeld Dominates Late Night

Gutfeld! (10-11 PM/ET) just posted its highest-rated quarter in the show’s four-year run.

The Fox News program drew 3.3 million total viewers, including:

453,000 in the 25-54 demo
287,000 in the 18-49 demo

The show beat all broadcast and cable late-night rivals, including:

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Seth Meyers
After Midnight
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Gutfeld also co-hosts The Five (5-6 PM/ET), cable’s top-rated program, averaging 4.6 million viewers in Q1 2025.

The show has led all cable programs for 14 straight quarters.

Featuring an ensemble of Gutfeld, Harold Ford Jr., Dana Perino, Jeanine Pirro, Jessica Tarlov and Jesse Watters, the show is known for its fast-paced, opinionated format.

“I’m lucky that we found the cancer so early; I’m lucky to be my son’s mom.”

“I mean, I know I’m biased, but the little dude absolutely rules – and not just because he might have saved my life,” she added.

Timpf later underwent a double mastectomy and shared candid updates from her hospital room in her trademark sarcastic tone.

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Timpf rocked a bright red suit in her first show appearanceCredit: Fox News

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The crowd cheered as Timpf returned to filmingCredit: Fox News

FANS GUSH

Her return to TV prompted an outpouring of love from fans, many of whom flooded her comments with praise.

“Kat, you look amazing. You’re an inspiration to so many,” one wrote.

“Just started watching What Did I Miss but had to stop to say how great it is to see you again Kat!!” added another.

“Can’t wait to watch! So great to see you doing great!”

“It will be so good to see you Kat!! My husband and I have really missed you on Gutfeld!”

“I’ll watch, but I rather have you back on Gutfeld. You make me happy,” another fan said.

SHOW PREMIERE

The show’s first episode dropped on May 12, with the remaining two episodes streaming May 13 and 14.

Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson said the series was designed to catch people up on the “unprecedented news cycle” they missed.

“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,” Gutfeld added.

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Timpf and fellow host Jamie Lissow are charged with helping the participants get the right answer, or purposefully throwing them offCredit: Fox News

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The two are known to appear on the late-night show Gutfeld!Credit: Fox News