What happened to Tyrus from Gutfeld? Here is the latest update

What happened to Tyrus from Gutfeld? Here is the latest update

What happened to Tyrus from Gutfeld? In June 2019, the former professional wrestler was accused of sexual harassment by a fellow Fox host named Britt McHenry due to a series of lewd text messages he allegedly sent. The case was dismissed, and Tyrus continues to co-host the late-night talk show Gutfeld!.

Tyrus attends the "Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery" New York Premiere. He attends the "No One Lives" premiere.
Tyrus attends the "Scooby Doo! WrestleMania Mystery" New York Premiere (L). Murdoch attends the "No One Lives" premiere (R). Photo: Paul Zimmerman, Aaron Harris (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • George Murdoch is an American former professional wrestler, actor, and cable news personality.
  • He currently appears on the late-night talk show Gutfeld! as a co-host.
  • Murdoch is biracial; his father is black, and his mother is white.
  • He released his autobiography Just Tyrus: A Memoir in 2012.
  • Murdoch has worked as a bodyguard for Snoop Dogg.

Tyrus' profile summary

Full nameGeorge Murdoch
GenderMale
Date of birth21 February 1973
Age52 (as of 2025)
Zodiac signPisces
Place of birthBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Current residenceNorthern New Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in inches6'7"
Height in centimetres 201
Weight in pounds268
Weight in kilograms121
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBrown
Relationship statusMarried
SpouseIngrid Murdoch
Children6
High schoolQuartz Hill High School
CollegeUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
ProfessionPolitical commentator, actor, and former wrestler
Net worth$2.5 million
Instagram@tyrussmash
X(Twitter)@PlanetTyrus

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What happened to Tyrus from Gutfeld?

George Murdoch, who is famously known as Tyrus, was accused by a Fox co-host of sexual assault in 2019. This was after he allegedly sent her a series of lewd text messages. The matter was investigated and later resolved.

However, Britt McHenry felt unsatisfied and on 10 December 2019, she filed for sexual harassment claim against Fox News and Murdoch again. She claimed that she lost her phone, which contained all the evidence. Later on in 2021, she voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit and left Fox Network.

Top 5 facts about Tyrus from Gutfeld
Top 5 facts about Tyrus from Gutfeld. Photo: Theo Wargo (modified by author)
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Is Tyrus still on Gutfeld?

Yes. Tyrus appears as one of the panellists on the late-night talk show Gutfeld!. He first appeared on The Greg Gutfeld Show in 2016, where Fox News host Greg Gutfeld invited him as a guest commentator.

After his first appearance, Gutfeld offered to have him back on the show twice a month using his stage name "Tyrus". He has since appeared on shows such as The Five and The Daily Briefing.

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What is Tyrus doing now?

Tyrus continues to appear on Fox News and Fox Nation as a host. He is also a contributor and fill-in host on their programs. In June 2023, George Murdoch hosted the first episode of Fox News Saturday Night and continued as a temporary host for the rest of the year. In 2024, he started a streaming show for OutKick called Maintaining with Tyrus.

Why has Tyrus lost so much weight?

The American cable news personality lost so much weight to regain mobility and avoid using a cane while walking. He has noted that his weight has made him struggle with many things, particularly walking and swelling of his legs. He even moved to Monmouth County in New Jersey, making getting to the studio for his broadcast job easier.

Tyrus attends FOX Nation's 2024 Patriot Awards
Tyrus attends FOX Nation's 2024 Patriot Awards at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Greenvale, New York. Photo: Theo Wargo
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FAQs

  1. Who is Tyrus from Gutfeld? Tyrus from Gutfeld is an American cable news personality, actor, and former professional wrestler.
  2. How old is Tyrus? Tyrus' age is 52 years. He was born on 21st February 1973 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
  3. Are Greg Gutfeld and Tyrus friends? Yes, Greg Gutfeld and Tyrus are friends. Tyrus still appears on Greg's show as a commentator.
  4. How many children does Tyrus have? Tyrus has a total of six children. He has one biological daughter with his wife, Ingrid Rinck. He also has three children from previous relationships and two step-children through Ingrid.
  5. Who is Tyrus's wife? Tyrus' wife is Ingrid Rinck. The couple married on 7 January 2024. Ingrid is a fitness trainer and entrepreneur.

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Final word

What happened to Tyrus from Gutfeld? Tyrus from Gutfeld was accused of sexual assault way back in 2019 by a fellow Fox host, Britt McHenry. Two years later, Britt dropped the lawsuit and left Fox, reportedly as part of a legal agreement. Tyrus continues to appear on late-night talk show Gutfeld!, as well as a contributor and fill-in host on other programs.

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Lilian Wanjala (Lifestyle writer) Lilian Wanjala is a content writer who joined Tuko's team in 2022. She graduated in 2018 from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Studies). She has worked for many periodicals on a variety of topics like biographies, fashion and lifestyle, guides, and other types of content for over five years. She worked for InformationCradle for close to two years before joining Tuko. In 2023, Lilian finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her at wanjalalilian875@gmail.

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