Would You Want Tyrus, Dana Perino and Kennedy to Stay on Gutfeld!?

For years, Gutfeld! has built its identity around something different from the traditional late-night talk show: sharp political commentary, comedy, unexpected conversations and a rotating group of personalities who bring very different styles to the table.

Among the familiar faces associated with Greg Gutfeld’s world are Tyrus, Dana Perino and Kennedy. Each has developed a different relationship with the show and its audience, raising an interesting question for viewers: Would you want Tyrus, Dana and Kennedy to remain regular parts of Gutfeld!?

The answer may depend on what viewers believe makes the show work in the first place.

Tyrus: The Big Personality Who Became Part of the Show’s Identity

Tyrus, whose real name is George “Tyrus” Murdoch, has one of the longest histories with Gutfeld among the three.

His relationship with Greg Gutfeld goes back to 2016, when Gutfeld invited Tyrus to appear as a guest commentator on The Greg Gutfeld Show. After that first appearance, Gutfeld invited him back, eventually turning him into a regular contributor. Tyrus later became a regular panelist when the show relaunched as Gutfeld! in 2021.

That history helps explain why Tyrus feels less like a traditional guest and more like part of the show’s extended family.

His background also gives him a different perspective from many television commentators. Before becoming a familiar Fox News personality, Tyrus was known professionally as a wrestler, including his time in WWE and later TNA. His larger-than-life personality naturally translated into television.

On Gutfeld!, he has often played the role of the big, outspoken personality who can turn a serious political discussion into a comedic moment.

And he continues to appear on the program. In 2026, Fox News has featured Tyrus in numerous Gutfeld! discussions, including segments covering politics, culture, sports and celebrity news.

For longtime viewers, removing Tyrus completely would therefore mean removing someone who has been connected to the show’s evolution for years.

Dana Perino: A Different Kind of Voice

Dana Perino brings something completely different.

Unlike Tyrus, Perino’s primary identity at Fox News is not as a comedian or late-night panelist. She is a veteran political commentator and co-host of The Five, while also having served as White House press secretary under President George W. Bush.

Perino joined Fox News as a contributor in 2009 and became one of the network’s best-known personalities.

Her connection with Gutfeld is especially interesting because she and Greg already have a long history together through The Five. The two have spent years discussing politics in a panel environment, where personalities and humor are just as important as the arguments themselves.

Perino began appearing as a guest host on Gutfeld! in 2022 and continued to serve as a regular fill-in for Gutfeld.

That makes her a natural choice when the show needs someone capable of stepping into the host’s chair while maintaining the pace and chemistry of the program.

Her style is also different from Tyrus’s. Perino tends to bring a more polished political perspective, while still being comfortable participating in jokes and lighter moments.

That contrast can actually benefit Gutfeld!.

A panel doesn’t necessarily need everyone to behave the same way. The strongest panels often work because the personalities are different.

Kennedy: The Unpredictable Voice

Then there is Kennedy — Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery.

Kennedy has developed a distinctive identity at Fox, combining political commentary with humor, pop-culture references and a libertarian perspective.

Her history with Greg Gutfeld goes back even further than many viewers may realize. She appeared on The Greg Gutfeld Show before the program became the weeknight Gutfeld! that viewers know today. A 2020 episode, for example, featured Kennedy alongside Tyrus and other Fox personalities.

She continued appearing in the Gutfeld universe over the years. In 2024, Kennedy was featured on Gutfeld! alongside Tyrus and guest host Kat Timpf, and she has continued to appear on the program in 2025 and 2026.

Kennedy’s appeal is partly that she doesn’t always sound like a conventional political commentator.

She can be serious when the subject requires it, but she is also comfortable being playful, sarcastic and unpredictable. That fits naturally with the show’s format.

In February 2026, Kennedy appeared as a panelist on an episode of Gutfeld! alongside Tyrus and other panelists.

She has also remained connected with Tyrus outside the show. When Kennedy celebrated the 1,000th episode milestone of her Kennedy Saves the World program in March 2026, Tyrus was among the guests joining her celebration.

Why These Three Work Together

The interesting thing about Tyrus, Perino and Kennedy is that they don’t fill exactly the same role.

Tyrus brings personality and comedy.

Dana Perino brings political experience and a polished perspective.

Kennedy brings unpredictability, humor and a different ideological voice.

That combination can give a panel more variety.

And variety has always been central to Gutfeld!.

Unlike a traditional late-night show with one host and a fixed group of sidekicks, Gutfeld! frequently changes its panel. Fox News contributors, comedians, commentators and other personalities can appear throughout the week. The show’s format has always depended heavily on chemistry between Gutfeld and his guests.

That is why the question isn’t necessarily whether Tyrus, Dana or Kennedy should appear on every episode.

The bigger question may be whether viewers want them to remain part of the Gutfeld family of familiar faces.

Could the Show Work Without Them?

Absolutely.

Gutfeld! has a large pool of contributors and comedians, and the program has demonstrated that it can build chemistry with different combinations of panelists.

But that doesn’t mean every combination produces the same experience.

Tyrus has years of history with Gutfeld.

Perino brings the familiarity of The Five and the ability to move between serious political discussion and comedy.

Kennedy adds a distinctive personality that can make a conversation less predictable.

For viewers who have followed the program from The Greg Gutfeld Show through the current Gutfeld! era, those familiar personalities can also provide continuity.

The Question for Fans

Ultimately, this is where the audience comes in.

Would you like to see Tyrus, Dana Perino and Kennedy continue appearing regularly on Gutfeld!?

Or would you prefer Greg Gutfeld to bring in more comedians and new personalities?

Perhaps the best solution is somewhere in the middle: keep the familiar faces who have developed chemistry with Greg while continuing to introduce new personalities who can keep the panel fresh.

After all, one of the reasons viewers keep coming back to Gutfeld! is that you never quite know who will be sitting around the table.

And that’s exactly what makes the question worth asking:

If you could choose the regular panel for Gutfeld!, would Tyrus, Dana Perino and Kennedy make your list?

Tell us what you think in the comments.