But many viewers now say the roundtable discussions feel “tense and exhausting” as Tyrus constantly talks over others and dominates the conversation.
“It used to feel like a smart group of friends chatting. Now it’s like watching someone hijack the mic every night,” a Reddit user commented, comparing the stress of watching the show to dealing with private health insurance paperwork.
The fun, freewheeling debates that once defined the show have given way to a more combative atmosphere, with Tyrus often cutting off his fellow panelists and steering the discussion towards his own perspective, whether the other guests are ready or not.
Fans feel that the show, which was originally praised for its relaxed, witty atmosphere, has become more of a “Tyrus monologue” than a balanced conversation.
Ratings Show Early Warning Signs. While Gutfeld! still leads among late-night political shows, media analysts are warning that the show is at risk of alienating its core viewership if it doesn’t make changes soon.
