Greg Gutfeld Erupts on Live TV as Comedian Is Banned From Fox News Over Alleged Harassment Scandal

In a moment that sent shockwaves through the Fox News studio and the broader conservative media world, host Greg Gutfeld exploded during a recent live taping of Gutfeld!—calling out a former guest’s behavior as “disgusting” and triggering a full-blown internal investigation that has since led to a permanent ban.

The guest in question? Comedian Tyler Fischer, a regular presence on the network who has now been blacklisted following allegations that he made inappropriate advances toward a female Fox staffer behind the scenes.

The Incident That Triggered It All

The confrontation reportedly took place ahead of a scheduled appearance Fischer was set to tape for the January 30 episode of Gutfeld!. According to internal sources, Fischer engaged in what he later described as a “harmless” and “flirty” conversation with a young woman working in the studio. But the interaction was quickly reported as harassment, and security intervened almost immediately.

Fischer was escorted to the set for his appearance as planned, but within weeks, his next booking was abruptly canceled. Since then, he hasn’t been invited back—marking a sharp fall from grace for someone who had appeared more than a dozen times over the past two years.

Gutfeld Breaks His Silence

During a recent live broadcast, Gutfeld addressed the matter in no uncertain terms.

“We have a zero-tolerance policy,” the late-night host said. “Disgusting behavior has no place here—on or off camera.”

Although Gutfeld stopped short of naming Fischer, viewers quickly connected the dots, especially after Fischer took to social media to blast the network for what he called a “woke overreaction.”

Fischer Fires Back: ‘Woke Culture Got Me’

In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), Fischer claimed the incident was blown out of proportion. He defended his actions, saying he merely asked the staffer out for coffee and that Fox’s response was a “tragic sign of the times.”

“It’s not illegal to ask someone out,” he wrote. “But in the woke mind virus world, being polite is now predatory. This is why men are afraid to even speak to women in real life anymore.”

He went on to accuse Fox of embracing the very type of cancel culture it often condemns and suggested he was removed because of his race and political leanings.

“I was told in Hollywood there were too many white guys,” Fischer said. “Now even Fox is turning its back.”

Past Controversies Catch Up

While Fischer insists this latest drama stems from a single misunderstanding, critics have pointed to his past record of controversial jokes as further evidence of troubling behavior. From mocking women’s rights to using racial and disability slurs in his comedy routines, Fischer has long been accused of crossing the line in the name of “free speech.”

He recently appeared at several high-profile conservative events, including premieres for Lady Ballers and Mr. Birchum, often alongside personalities like Roseanne Barr and Megyn Kelly. Despite this, even his allies have remained largely silent on the latest developments.

Legal Action on the Horizon?

Fischer now claims he is considering suing Fox News over what he sees as an unfair ban and discrimination. According to him, the decision not only damaged his career but also reinforced the notion that men are being targeted simply for expressing romantic interest.

“Men shouldn’t live in fear,” he said in a recent interview. “We’ve created a culture where any misstep—real or perceived—can destroy your career overnight.”

Fox News, for its part, has declined to comment publicly on the situation, citing internal policies and privacy concerns.

A Network Haunted by Past Scandals

The timing of this controversy is especially sensitive for Fox News, which is still working to rebuild trust after a slew of #MeToo allegations shook the company to its core back in 2017. At the time, several top executives and personalities, including Roger Ailes and Bill O’Reilly, were ousted amid accusations of widespread harassment.

With the Fischer incident, insiders say Fox acted quickly to prevent history from repeating itself.

“This isn’t 2017 anymore,” one source close to the production team said. “The culture has changed. Nobody’s going to look the other way.”

The Bigger Picture

What happens next could signal how Fox intends to navigate similar situations moving forward. The network, already walking a fine line between maintaining its conservative audience and addressing workplace safety, must now decide whether to publicly reinforce its stance—or let the controversy fade into the background.

As for Fischer, whether his accusations of “woke overreach” gain traction remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: his time on Gutfeld! is over, and the fallout is far from finished.