FOX NEWS DRAMA: Greg Gutfeld SLAMS Brakes on The Five After Jessica Tarlov’s Explosive Clash Over Trump’s Deportation Policy—Fans Lose It!
April 16, 2025
If you tuned into Fox News’ The Five this week expecting the usual fiery political banter, you were hit with a jaw-dropping moment that left viewers stunned and social media ablaze. In a segment that’s now gone viral, Greg Gutfeld—the show’s sharp-tongued provocateur—abruptly cut to a commercial break after liberal co-host Jessica Tarlov unleashed a blistering takedown that sparked chaos in the studio. Fans are calling it Tarlov’s “fatal mistake,” but was it a misstep or a calculated strike? The shocking exchange has everyone talking—and reacting like never before!
A Heated Showdown on The Five
The drama unfolded during a Tuesday, April 15, 2025, episode of The Five, as the panel tackled the Trump administration’s controversial deportation policies. The discussion centered on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison, which Tarlov passionately argued exposed a “full-blown constitutional crisis.” According to reports, Gutfeld downplayed the incident, comparing it favorably to crimes under the Biden administration, saying, “At worst, a guy gets sent to a country he doesn’t want to go to—you know what? I can live with that.”
Tarlov wasn’t having it. She fired back, “Into a prison camp? Not just out into the wild,” and pointed out that Abrego Garcia had legal status approved by the Trump administration since 2019, with no evidence of gang ties. “The American public understands the difference between being deported and being sent to a foreign prison,” she declared, accusing her co-hosts of defending a flawed policy based on “double hearsay testimony” from a discredited officer.
The exchange escalated when co-host Jeanine Pirro jumped in, claiming the gang allegations were valid, only for Tarlov to snap, “That’s not true. Stop.” As the tension peaked, Gutfeld, visibly rattled, called for a break, cutting off the segment with a quip: “Alright, we’re done here!” The studio fell into an awkward pause, with cameras catching co-hosts Dana Perino and Jesse Watters exchanging glances as the show cut to commercial.
Fans Go Wild on Social Media
The moment exploded on X, with fans and critics alike dissecting the clash. “Jessica Tarlov just SCHOOLED Gutfeld on The Five! He had to stop the show to recover!” one user posted. Another wrote, “Tarlov’s ‘fatal mistake’ was thinking facts would win on Fox. Greg’s face said it all! 😱” Others sided with Gutfeld, with one tweeting, “Jessica tried to dunk on Greg, but he shut it down like a boss. She’s out of her league.” The hashtag #TheFiveDrama trended briefly, amplifying clips of the heated exchange across platforms.
Some viewers speculated that Tarlov’s bold challenge pushed Gutfeld to the edge, with one X post claiming, “You could see Greg fuming—she called out his whole narrative!” Yet, others noted the playful dynamic that often defines their on-air spats, with a user commenting, “This is just Greg and Jessica doing what they do best—fighting like siblings, then laughing it off.”
A Pattern of Fiery Clashes
This isn’t the first time Tarlov and Gutfeld have locked horns. As the lone liberal on The Five, Tarlov has made a name for herself taking on her conservative co-hosts, often drawing their ire—and admiration. In July 2023, she challenged Gutfeld’s defense of a Florida curriculum suggesting slaves developed skills for personal benefit, invoking her Jewish heritage to draw parallels to Holocaust victims. Gutfeld’s controversial response, citing Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, drew backlash from the Auschwitz Memorial and the White House.
More recently, in August 2024, Tarlov called out her co-hosts’ “hypocrisy” over Trump’s actions, prompting Gutfeld to retort with a sexist jab, calling her a “real chick” before cutting to a break. These moments highlight Tarlov’s role as the show’s resident dissenter, a position that’s earned her both fans and detractors. “Jessica Tarlov is the best—she puts Greg in his place every time!” one X user raved, while another fumed, “She’s MSNBC on Fox. Send her packing!”
The “Fatal Mistake” Narrative
So, what was Tarlov’s “fatal mistake”? For some, it was her unyielding pushback, which seemed to catch Gutfeld off guard and disrupt the show’s usual rhythm. Sources close to The Five suggest Gutfeld’s decision to cut to commercial was less about anger and more about keeping the segment from spiraling further, given the sensitive topic. Still, the dramatic pause and Gutfeld’s abrupt exit line fueled speculation of deeper tension, with YouTube videos titled “Jessica Tarlov TAKEN OFF SET” and “Gutfeld EXPLODES” racking up views, despite no evidence of Tarlov being removed.
The viral narrative has been amplified by clickbait headlines, like one claiming Tarlov “made a fatal mistake live” that “forced Gutfeld to take immediate action
