Comedian Tyler Fischer claims Fox News has fired him due to an alleged “woke crime”: asking a female employee out for coffee. The incident reportedly occurred in January 2025 at the network’s New York headquarters, where Fischer grabbed the woman’s phone and demanded she confirm his number.
Fischer appeared on Fox News’ primetime show “Gutfeld!” about 15 times before being let go. He also released a satirical special called “No Pardon Needed With Tyler Fischer” on the network’s streaming service Fox Nation. In a post on X, Fischer accused Fox News of going “full woke” and vowed to seek legal counsel for defamation.
The comedian alleged that he was unfairly treated by the network, stating it pays rotating guests “zero” despite their hard work. He believes his behavior was misinterpreted due to the perception of toxic masculinity in today’s society.
Fox News declined to comment on Fischer’s post, while a source familiar with the incident described the exchange as “not friendly.” The comedian’s final appearance on “Gutfeld!” came after being canceled and ghosted by the show’s staff.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/gutfeld-tyler-fischer-claims-fox-news-banned-full-woke-1236372694