Greg Gutfeld, the sharp-witted host of Fox News’ Gutfeld! and co-host of The Five, has long been known for his biting satire and unapologetic humor. But on a sunny morning in New York City, the 60-year-old comedian-turned-new-dad stole the spotlight in a whole new way: by navigating his first-ever daycare drop-off with his six-month-old daughter, Mira. What was meant to be a tender milestone for the Gutfeld family quickly spiraled into a comedy of errors that left parents, daycare staff, and fans roaring with laughter. 😍🍼
Since welcoming Mira with his wife, Elena Moussa, in December 2024, Gutfeld has embraced fatherhood with his signature blend of self-deprecation and charm. His return to Fox News in January 2025 after paternity leave revealed a softer side, with quips about sleepless nights and his French bulldog Gus’s jealousy stealing hearts. But nothing could have prepared the king of late-night for the chaos that unfolded at Little Sprouts Daycare in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Here’s the full scoop on how Gutfeld’s daycare adventure went hilariously off the rails—and why it’s the wholesome content America didn’t know it needed! 🌟
A Milestone Moment with Mira
The day began like any other for Gutfeld, who’s used to commanding a live studio audience with his quick one-liners. But on June 22, 2025, his mission was far more daunting: dropping off Mira, now a bubbly six-month-old with her mother’s “beautiful eyes” and her father’s “rock-hard abs” (as Gutfeld jokingly claimed), at her first day of daycare. Elena, a fashion stylist known for her impeccable planning, had carefully chosen Little Sprouts for its eco-friendly ethos and nurturing environment—qualities that appealed to the couple’s desire to give Mira a grounded start. 🍼🌿
Gutfeld, dressed in a slightly wrinkled button-down and his trademark smirk, arrived at the daycare with Mira strapped into a high-tech stroller, her tiny sunhat bobbing as she giggled at passersby. A small crowd of parents, recognizing the Fox News star, whispered excitedly, but Gutfeld kept his focus on Mira, cooing to her in what he later described as “my best impression of a competent dad.” The scene was straight out of a feel-good sitcom: a proud father, a curious baby, and a backpack stuffed with diapers and organic purees. “I thought I had this in the bag,” Gutfeld told The Five audience the next day, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “Spoiler alert: I did not.” 😅
As he entered the daycare, a cheerful teacher named Ms. Emily greeted him, ready to guide Mira through her first day. Gutfeld handed over a meticulously labeled diaper bag, complete with a handwritten note from Elena detailing Mira’s nap schedule. “I felt like James Bond delivering a top-secret dossier,” he quipped on Gutfeld!. But the tender moment was short-lived, as the drop-off took a turn that no one—not even the quick-thinking host—could have predicted. 🤯
The Great Daycare Debacle
The trouble started when Gutfeld, ever the showman, decided to give Mira a dramatic farewell. “I figured I’d make it memorable,” he later explained. “You know, give her something to tell her therapist in 20 years.” Channeling his inner stand-up comedian, he launched into an impromptu monologue for the daycare staff and a gaggle of toddlers, complete with exaggerated gestures and a mock-serious tone. “Mira, my little warrior, you’re about to conquer nap time and rule the sippy cup empire!” he declared, prompting giggles from the kids and amused smiles from the teachers. 🎤
But Mira, unimpressed by her dad’s theatrics, had other plans. As Gutfeld leaned in for a final kiss, she grabbed his glasses, yanking them off his face with surprising strength. The room erupted in laughter as Gutfeld, now squinting dramatically, fumbled to retrieve them from Mira’s tiny fist. “She’s got a grip like a pro wrestler!” he exclaimed, earning a playful eye-roll from Ms. Emily. The glasses were safely recovered, but the chaos was just beginning. 😆
In a moment that could only happen to Gutfeld, he accidentally triggered the stroller’s folding mechanism while trying to adjust it, causing it to collapse into a tangle of straps and wheels. Parents waiting to check in their kids stifled laughs as Gutfeld, red-faced, wrestled with the contraption, muttering, “This thing’s more complicated than a CNN fact-check.” Meanwhile, Mira, blissfully unaware, began babbling loudly, her “real set of lungs” (as Gutfeld once described) filling the room with infectious joy. 🍼
The pièce de résistance came when Gutfeld, in his haste to extricate himself from the stroller debacle, knocked over a tower of colorful stacking blocks, sending them clattering across the floor. The toddlers, sensing an opportunity for anarchy, dove into the mess, turning the daycare into a scene straight out of one of Gutfeld’s Gutfeld! skits. “I went from proud dad to accidental chaos agent in 30 seconds flat,” he later admitted, shaking his head. The staff, to their credit, handled the situation with grace, but not before a quick-thinking parent captured the fiasco on their phone, sending it viral on X with the hashtag #GutfeldDaycareDisaster. 📹
A Viral Sensation and a Father’s Heart
By midday, clips of Gutfeld’s daycare drop-off were flooding social media, racking up millions of views. Fans on X were quick to crown it the “most relatable dad moment of 2025,” with one user tweeting, “Greg Gutfeld fumbling a stroller and losing his glasses to Mira? This is peak parenting comedy! 😂 #MiraRules.” Another wrote, “I didn’t know I needed Greg as a bumbling daycare dad, but my heart is full. Mira’s stealing the show! 😍” Even Gutfeld! panelist Kat Timpf chimed in, posting, “Mira’s already outshining Greg, and she’s not even on payroll yet! Love this chaos.”
The viral moment wasn’t just about laughs, though. Beneath the hilarity, fans saw a side of Gutfeld that’s rarely on display: a devoted father navigating the messy, humbling reality of parenthood. Since Mira’s birth, Gutfeld has shared snippets of his new role, from joking about Gus’s “ritual pees” out of jealousy to admitting he’s yet to change a diaper (leaving that to the “pretty hands-on” Elena). His daycare drop-off, chaotic as it was, struck a chord with parents who’ve fumbled their own firsts, reminding everyone that even TV stars aren’t immune to the universal trials of raising a kid. ❤️
On the next episode of The Five, Gutfeld leaned into the viral frenzy, recounting the ordeal with his trademark smirk. “I thought I was ready for anything after 60 years and a career in late-night,” he said. “Then Mira and a stroller took me down faster than a liberal fact-checker at a Trump rally.” Co-host Dana Perino, who announced Mira’s birth on air in December 2024, couldn’t resist teasing him, saying, “Greg, you’ve faced tougher crowds, but Mira’s clearly the boss now.” The audience roared, and Gutfeld, feigning defeat, held up a photo of Mira in her sunhat, prompting a collective “aww” from the studio. 😊
A New Chapter for the Gutfeld Family
The daycare drop-off wasn’t just a one-off comedy sketch; it marked a milestone in Gutfeld’s journey as a first-time dad at 60. Since returning to Fox News in January 2025, he’s been open about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, from sleepless nights to the surreal moment when Mira’s giggles outshone his monologue prep. Elena, 42, has been the steady hand behind the scenes, orchestrating Mira’s schedule with the same flair she brought to her career in fashion. Together, they’re navigating the balancing act of high-profile careers and parenting, all while keeping Mira out of the public eye—save for these accidental viral moments. 👶
For fans, the daycare debacle was a reminder of why Gutfeld resonates: his ability to find humor in the absurd, whether it’s politics or parenting. “Greg’s always been real, but seeing him with Mira takes it to another level,” a fan posted on X. “He’s still the king of late-night, but now he’s king of dad fails too!” The incident also sparked speculation about Mira’s next “appearance,” with some hoping she’ll join her dad on Gutfeld! again, following her record-breaking cameo in April 2025, when her interaction with Tyrus drew 2.5 million viewers.
As Gutfeld and Elena settle into their new normal, one thing’s clear: Mira’s already a star in her own right, and her dad’s learning to embrace the chaos. “I used to think my show was unpredictable,” Gutfeld told his audience, holding up a crumpled daycare schedule. “Then I met my new producer, Mira Gutfeld. She’s got me on my toes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” With a wink and a wave, he signed off, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this heartwarming, hilarious saga. 🌟
