Fox News Host Greg Gutfeld Using Jimmy Kimmel Takedown ‘to His Advantage’: ‘Prime Opportunity’

Greg Gutfeld smells blood in the water in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary suspension and is plotting to use the controversy to reap a windfall, sources tell the National Enquirer.

As previously reported, Disney, the owner of ABC, yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air in the wake of comments the 57-year-old talk show host made about the killer of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

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Even after the show resumed taping a week later, a number of ABC’s affiliate stations balked at carrying it, before eventually relenting.

The 61-year-old host of Fox News’ Gutfeld! is closely following the situation — and calculating how he can profit from the changing landscape of late-night TV.

“Greg’s been riding the rightward shift in the nation’s political leanings to his advantage,” an insider says. “He also knows that the traditional late-night shows are dying with ratings declining for all of his competitors.”

Says the insider, “The way he sees it, his politics make him the flavor of the moment — and he intends to use that to line his pockets.”

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Gutfeld applauded ABC for suspending Kimmel, saying, “I hate to tell you buddy, but the guy who shot and killed Charlie Kirk was more likely a fan of yours,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The comment just added more fuel to the long-running feud between the two.

“Greg being Greg, he’s all about using this situation to his advantage,” the insider says. “He really thinks Kimmel’s comedown is a prime opportunity for him!”

Insiders say while others at Fox are enjoying seeing Kimmel taken down a few pegs, Gutfeld’s glee is completely self-serving.

“He’s bragging about how great he is compared to the other hosts,” the insider says. “He really believes his own hype. He’s walking around feeling very smug and important and looking to cash in.”

Gutfeld currently has two top-rated shows on Fox News — in addition to Gutfeld!, he cohosts The Five with Dana Perino and Jesse Watters along with alternating cohosts Jessica Tarlov and Harold Ford Jr.

Adds the insider, “Maybe he’ll even add another show to his impressive résumé. There’s nothing he can’t do, in his mind at least.”