Greg Gutfeld Eviscerates Jessica Tarlov LIVE: The Five Implodes Over Charlie Kirk’s Death—The Left’s Hypocrisy Laid Bare for America to See

If you tuned into Fox News’ The Five last night expecting the usual banter, you witnessed instead a political earthquake. Greg Gutfeld, the show’s razor-tongued conservative co-host, didn’t just “stop the show”—he torched it, leaving co-host Jessica Tarlov reeling and the audience in shock. The catalyst? A heated debate over the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and the left’s allegedly gleeful response.

For years, The Five has been America’s dinner-table brawl, but rarely does the tension boil over with such raw, unscripted fury. What unfolded was not just a segment—it was a reckoning, a moment when the mask slipped and the deep divisions in America’s media and culture were exposed for all to see.

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The Moment That Shook Fox News

It started innocently enough, with Gutfeld questioning why the demonization and celebration of death seem to “only happen on the left.” The implication was clear: while the right mourns, the left mocks. Jessica Tarlov, Fox’s resident liberal, attempted to counter with a “both sides” argument, referencing other tragic deaths and asking why the outrage is so selective.

But Gutfeld was having none of it.

“Don’t play that with me,” he snapped, his voice cutting through the studio. “There was no demonization or amplification about that woman before she died. It was a specific crime against her by somebody who knew her. Now you could bring up Josh Shapiro, but you won’t mention that it was a pro-Palestine person. So don’t use your ‘what about this?’ The fact of the matter is the both sides argument not only doesn’t fly—we don’t care.”

The tension was palpable. Tarlov, visibly shaken, tried to clarify, but Gutfeld pressed on, refusing to let her or the audience off the hook.

The Death of Charlie Kirk: A Nation Divided

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was a lightning rod for controversy in his life—a young, brash conservative who relished taking on the left. His shocking death has become a political flashpoint, with social media ablaze in debate, outrage, and, yes, celebration from some quarters.

Gutfeld’s fury was not just about Kirk’s death, but about what he sees as the left’s culture of hate—a willingness to demonize and dehumanize opponents to the point where their deaths are cheered instead of mourned.

“The only side glorifying death is the Democrat side. Mic drop,” Gutfeld declared, as if pronouncing judgment on the entire political spectrum.

This wasn’t just a TV spat—it was a reflection of the growing toxicity in American discourse. The right feels under siege, not just by political opponents but by a media landscape they view as hostile, biased, and complicit in stirring up hatred.

Jessica Tarlov: The Liberal Punching Bag

Tarlov, to her credit, tried to inject nuance into the debate. She pointed out that tragedy should not be used as a political weapon, and that painting with a broad brush only deepens the divide. But her words were drowned out by the chorus of outrage, both on set and across conservative social media.

The reaction was swift and brutal. Clips of the exchange went viral, with hashtags like #GutfeldDestroysTarlov and #CharlieKirk trending across platforms. Commentators declared that Gutfeld had “ended” Tarlov’s career, that she had been “flung into the sun,” and that Fox viewers everywhere were rejoicing.

It was toxic, it was raw, and it was pure 2025.

The Left’s Celebration: A New Low?

The most incendiary claim of the night was that “the left” not only fails to mourn conservative deaths, but actively celebrates them. Gutfeld and others cited examples of online mockery, memes, and even job firings for those who expressed glee at Kirk’s death.

“People celebrating and laughing and mocking a human’s death, blaming him, blaming the gun, calling them hateful,” the commentary ran. “You should not celebrate someone’s death, you know, ‘cause he has an opinion and has his beliefs just like you have your opinions and beliefs.”

Is this fair? Is the left truly a monolith of hate, or is this just the inevitable result of social media’s echo chambers? The truth, as always, is more complicated. But in the heat of the moment, nuance is the first casualty.

The Right’s Rage: Enough Is Enough

For many conservatives, Kirk’s death and the aftermath are a breaking point. The sense of victimhood is real—death threats, online harassment, and the feeling that the media is actively rooting against them.

“We’ve had enough,” the commentary continued. “Conservatives have been dragged through the mud. You’ve dragged our president through the mud. Couldn’t tell us what crime he committed, just a sham. Another sham.”

The “turning point” Gutfeld declared on air wasn’t just about Kirk—it was about a broader awakening, a rallying cry for conservatives who feel besieged and betrayed.

Guns, Woke Culture, and the Blame Game

No toxic debate is complete without the usual suspects: guns, “woke” culture, and the perennial blame game. The transcript veered into familiar territory, with arguments about gun control (“Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.”), attacks on “woke” ideology, and the assertion that common sense has been abandoned.

It’s a script as old as cable news itself, but the stakes feel higher than ever.

The Media: Dead to Us

Perhaps the most chilling moment came when Gutfeld declared the media “dead” on this story.

“The media is dead to us on the story. They built this thing up. We’re dealing with it. We’re going to act. We don’t care what the whataboutism is anymore. That shit’s dead.”

This wasn’t just an attack on Tarlov—it was an attack on the entire apparatus of American journalism. The implication: the right will no longer play by the old rules, no longer accept the narratives imposed by “fake news” outlets.

The Fallout: Millions of Charlie Kirks?

As the dust settled, Gutfeld issued a final warning:

“You have now woke us up. This is the turning point, and now there are millions of Charlie Kirks.”

It was a call to arms, a promise that Kirk’s death would not be in vain, but would instead galvanize a new generation of conservatives ready to fight back against perceived injustice.

What Does It All Mean?

The Gutfeld-Tarlov showdown is more than just a viral moment. It’s a symptom of a deeper sickness in American political life—a toxic stew of outrage, tribalism, and the death of empathy.

When tragedy becomes just another weapon in the culture war, when death itself is politicized and celebrated, we have truly lost our way.

The right feels hunted, the left feels righteous, and the middle—if it even exists anymore—is silent.

A Nation at War With Itself

As the show ended, viewers were left with a sense of exhaustion—and perhaps, despair. The divisions are so deep, the wounds so raw, that reconciliation feels impossible.

Gutfeld’s rage, Tarlov’s discomfort, the viral cheers and jeers—all of it is a microcosm of a nation at war with itself.

But maybe that’s the point. Maybe, in the end, the only thing that unites us is our mutual contempt.

Final Thoughts: Where Do We Go From Here?

The toxic spectacle on The Five is a warning to America. If we continue down this path—where death is celebrated, where empathy is weakness, where every tragedy is just another excuse for outrage—there will be no winners.

Charlie Kirk’s death should have been a moment for mourning, for reflection, for unity. Instead, it became just another battleground.

Greg Gutfeld lit a match, but it’s America that’s burning.

What do you think? Has the left gone too far? Has the right lost its mind? Is there any hope for civil discourse in this country? Let us know in the comments below.

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