Louisiana’s Own Gerald Gruenig Makes Jimmy Kimmel Live! After Heated Snowstorm Moment

A rare historic snowstorm, already dubbed the “Great Louisiana Blizzard of 2025,” has brought national attention to Lafayette — and not just for the snow. Local personalities and influencers Gerald Gruenig and John Weatherall, who also double as reporters and photogs for KLFY News 10, were featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a heated moment caught during a live broadcast.

The duo, best friends and beloved figures on social media with hundreds of thousands of followers, were reporting live from Evangeline Thruway when things got tense. While John Weatherall was filming Gruenig during a stand-up shot in the snow-covered streets, a vehicle drifted through the intersection, getting a little too close for comfort, prompting an emotional reaction from Gruenig. His protective instincts kicked in, leading to what can only be described as a passionate, no-nonsense response to the close call.

Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the moment on his show, humorously suggesting that a therapist may need to visit the Evangeline Thruway after seeing Gruenig's heated reaction. The clip, which aired at around the 2:15 mark of Kimmel’s segment, showcased the undeniable chemistry between Gruenig and Weatherall — a friendship born through their time at KLFY and a shared love for entertaining their audiences, whether on-air or online.

For many of their followers, this moment was a different type of eye-opener, as it was the first time they realized these social media stars also work for a local news station (KLFY). Gruenig and Weatherall’s natural camaraderie has long been apparent in their online content, but this snowstorm encounter gave their fans a whole new appreciation for their dedication to keeping the community informed — and each other safe.

As the snow melts and South Louisiana begins to thaw out, this hilarious and equally heartwarming moment is just one of many memories left behind by this unprecedented weather. And if we learned anything here, Gerald Gruenig will always have Mr. Weatherall’s back — in all weather, at all costs.