ABC’s The View continues to struggle in its search for a permanent conservative co-host following Meghan McCain’s departure, as reports reveal that Fox News’ Kat Timpf declined the offer. Producers reportedly sought a right-leaning voice with mainstream GOP credibility but without ties to conspiracy theories or election denialism. Timpf, under contract with Fox and wary of the show’s reputation for hostility toward conservatives, turned them down. Meanwhile, veteran co-hosts on The View have grown frustrated with the prolonged rotation of guest conservatives.

In contrast, Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld is dominating late-night television. His show Gutfeld! has outperformed legacy programs like The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, attracting millions of viewers despite the WGA writers’ strike, which halted most late-night productions. Gutfeld’s rising influence, fueled by his success on both Gutfeld! and The Five, has made him Fox’s top-rated personality. He’s also released a new book, The King of Late Night, detailing his unconventional rise in political comedy.