Fox News has officially greenlit a new primetime series hosted by comedian and actor Rob Schneider, positioning the show as a direct ideological counterpunch to ABC’s long-running daytime talk program The View.
The untitled program — slated to debut in spring 2026 — will feature Schneider’s signature irreverent humor combined with unfiltered conservative commentary, celebrity interviews, cultural takedowns, and panel discussions aimed at what the network describes as “reclaiming the conversation from woke orthodoxy.”
In a statement released this morning, Schneider made the mission clear:
“It’s time to end the wokeness that has taken over our culture. The left has dominated the conversation for too long, and it’s time to have real, honest conversations without fear of being canceled or silenced. This show is all about speaking truth to power — and having a damn good time while we do it.”
The announcement comes at a moment when The View — now in its 29th season and still anchored by Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin — remains one of the most watched and polarizing programs in daytime television. Critics on the right have long accused the show of functioning as a liberal echo chamber, using its platform to push progressive talking points on race, gender, politics, and culture while frequently dismissing or ridiculing conservative viewpoints.
Fox News executives see Schneider’s show as the perfect antidote.“Rob is fearless, funny, and fed up — just like millions of Americans who feel silenced by mainstream media,” said a senior Fox News programming executive. “While The View lectures and lectures, Rob will laugh, challenge, and actually engage with real people and real issues. This isn’t about shouting — it’s about exposing the absurdity of political correctness and cancel culture.”
Schneider, 60, rose to fame on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s and starred in blockbuster comedies such as Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick, and Grown Ups. In recent years he has become one of Hollywood’s most outspoken conservative voices, frequently criticizing what he calls the “woke takeover” of entertainment, education, and corporate America. He has faced backlash, including being dropped from projects and publicly criticized by former colleagues, but has maintained a large and loyal following online.
The new show will blend stand-up segments, man-on-the-street interviews, viral video reactions, guest appearances from conservative figures, comedians, and everyday Americans, and live audience interaction. Producers promise a fast-paced, no-apologies format that will tackle hot-button issues — from gender ideology in schools to Big Tech censorship to the entertainment industry’s alleged left-wing bias — with Schneider’s trademark boundary-pushing humor.
Fox News is betting heavily on the series to attract younger viewers and expand its cultural footprint beyond traditional political programming. The network has seen success with personality-driven shows such as Gutfeld!, and executives believe Schneider’s brand of irreverent comedy can replicate that model while directly challenging daytime talk shows like The View. Reaction has been immediate and sharply divided.
Supporters on social media celebrated:
- “Finally — someone who will call out the nonsense on The View without apology.”
- “Rob Schneider vs. Whoopi Goldberg? I’m already buying popcorn.”
Critics were swift to condemn:
- “Another Fox hate-fest disguised as comedy.”
- “This is just red-meat culture war bait for aging boomers.”
The show’s debut timing — coming amid heightened national tension over issues like immigration enforcement, free speech, and cultural polarization — is no accident. Fox News sees it as a chance to capitalize on what it calls “mainstream media fatigue” and offer viewers an alternative to what it portrays as one-sided progressive lecturing.
Whether Schneider’s brand of humor can translate to a weekly format and draw a large enough audience to compete with The View’s established viewership remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: in a media landscape where entertainment and politics are increasingly inseparable, Rob Schneider’s new show is designed to be anything but neutral.
And The View just got a very loud new neighbor.
