Fox News fans were treated to an unexpected — and heartwarming — moment this week, when behind-the-scenes photos surfaced showing Kat Timpf making a surprise appearance on Greg Gutfeld’s new game show, What Did I Miss?

The candid shots, released by Fox News early Wednesday morning, show Timpf backstage and on set, laughing with crew members and sharing a hug with Gutfeld — her longtime colleague and co-host on Gutfeld!.

A Return No One Saw Coming

Timpf’s appearance came as a surprise to nearly everyone — including some members of the show’s production team. Having recently returned from maternity leave, the Fox News commentator had not yet announced any involvement with What Did I Miss?, a new late-night panel-style game show that combines news trivia, satire, and celebrity guests.

But on the taping of last Friday’s episode, she appeared suddenly from backstage during the final round — to the roar of the live audience and stunned looks from the panel.

“Nobody knew she was coming,” said a producer who asked not to be named. “Even Greg looked genuinely caught off guard.”

Timpf played along with the final game segment, cracking jokes in her signature deadpan style and drawing a standing ovation from the studio crowd.

Then Came the Big Moment

Just when fans thought the moment couldn’t get any more emotional, the What Did I Miss? production team pulled off one more shocker — a full on-set welcome celebration for Timpf’s official return to Fox News programming.

As the final game wrapped, confetti cannons exploded, and the show’s staff rolled out a cake shaped like a microphone and diaper bag — a nod to Timpf’s recent journey into motherhood. A banner dropped above the stage that read: “Welcome Back, Kat!”

“I was not prepared for this at all,” Timpf said, laughing and visibly touched.
“Honestly, I was just here to crash the game show. This is too much.”

Greg Gutfeld followed up with a tongue-in-cheek tribute, saying,

“We tried to replace her. We failed. She’s irreplaceable. And now she’s back, possibly more dangerous than ever.”

Fans React Online

Once the photos and clips were posted on Fox News’ social media accounts, reactions from fans came pouring in.

“Seeing Kat Timpf back with Gutfeld is everything,” one fan tweeted.
“Didn’t realize how much I missed her until now,” wrote another.

Within hours, hashtags like #WelcomeBackKat and #WhatDidIMiss began trending, as users celebrated both Timpf’s return and the viral-worthy surprise.

What’s Next for Timpf?

While Fox News has not confirmed whether Kat will become a regular on What Did I Miss?, producers say there’s “strong interest” in having her make guest appearances or even serve as an occasional co-host.

In the meantime, Timpf is expected to resume her full role on Gutfeld! and may debut a podcast or book project later this year, according to industry insiders.

Timpf herself has remained mostly quiet online, only posting a single emoji after the episode aired: 🎤👶🎉 — a playful nod to her career, motherhood, and the joyful welcome back.

A New Era Begins

As Timpf reenters the spotlight after a brief time away, her fans — and her colleagues — appear more than ready to celebrate the next chapter.

Whether it’s sharp political commentary, late-night comedy, or a surprise game show cameo, one thing is clear: Kat Timpf is back — and better than ever.