The news of Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News has caused a lot of buzz in the media industry. Carlson was very popular at Fox News, but people wonder why he suddenly left. Fox announced this news on April 24, so let’s take a look at the possibility of why Tucker Carlson is leaving Fox News.
Tucker Carlson is a well-known American conservative political commentator and television host. He rose to prominence through his appearances on various news networks, including CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He has also been the subject of numerous controversies in the industry.
Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News
Fox News released a press statement on Monday, April 24, 2023, announcing that Tucker Carlson and the network had mutually agreed to part ways. “We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor,” they added.
Carlson’s final episode of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” aired on April 21, and Fox News Tonight will serve as an interim show until a permanent host is named for the 8 PM/ET timeslot. The show will feature a rotation of hosts until a decision is made. Carlson’s departure leaves a void in Fox News’ programming, and viewers are eagerly awaiting news of who will take his place.
Carlson’s departure
The departure of Tucker Carlson from Fox has been sudden, and no specific reason has been disclosed by both party. Let’s take a look at Carlson’s history with Fox. This parting ways decision came just right after the settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. The media network reached a $787.5 million settlement with Dominion.
- In March 2021, Dominion Voting Systems filed a lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the cable news giant of broadcasting false statements that claimed Dominion had helped rig the 2020 presidential election against former President Donald Trump.
- Dominion Voting Systems specified that 20 broadcasts, including a Jan. 26, 2021, episode of Carlson’s show, featuring MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, were defamatory. The lawsuit specifically targeted Fox News’ coverage of the election and raised questions about the role of media outlets in disseminating misinformation to the public.
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- Also, the departure may have resulted from numerous controversies concerning Carlson. This may include early January 2021, when he wrote in an exchange with his staff that he couldn’t wait to ignore Trump most nights and expressed his passionate hatred for him.
- Moreover, the recent lawsuit also brought to light some unflattering behavior from Tucker Carlson. The lawsuit had revealed Carlson making disparaging comments about his colleagues, and now a lawsuit filed by his former top booker, Abby Grossberg, has further tarnished his image. The lawsuit alleges several instances of sexism on Carlson’s show, adding to the mounting accusations against the controversial host.
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Carlson in Fox News
Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox News marks the end of a long and controversial career in cable news. Carlson began his tenure at Fox as a contributor in 2009 and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually landing his nightly show in 2016. He was a fixture of cable news for decades, having hosted shows on CNN, MSNBC, and PBS before joining Fox.
- Despite his popularity among conservative viewers, Carlson attracted controversy throughout his career. These include demeaning comments about immigrants, people of color, and women. He also co-founded the conservative website The Daily Caller. However, stepped down from day-to-day oversight of the outlet after joining the media outlet.
With Carlson’s departure, the media outlet is left without its highest-rated host and faces questions about the future of the network. We shall wait for further announcements about the 8 P.M. timeslot of Tucker Carlson Tonight.
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