In what proves to be a bombshell development, Fox News announced abruptly on Monday that the network was parting ways with popular prime-time host Tucker Carlson, effective immediately.
“FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways,” Fox News said in a statement. “We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor.”
Carlson’s last program was Friday and he gave no indication in handing off to host Sean Hannity that anything was afoot. In fact, he told viewers, “We’ll be back on Monday, see you then.”
FOX NEWS MEDIA AND TUCKER CARLSON PART WAYS
NEW YORK — April 24, 2023 — FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor.
Mr. Carlson’s last program was Friday April 21st. Fox News Tonight will air live at 8 PM/ET starting this evening as an interim show helmed by rotating FOX News personalities until a new host is named.
Carlson delivered the keynote address at The Heritage Foundation’s 50th-anniversary gala on Friday night and spoke about the battle for America being one between good and evil.
“What you’re watching is not a political movement,” Carlson said of the politics on the left. “It’s evil.”
Carlson’s now-former Fox News colleagues seemed to be surprised in reporting the news on air Monday:
She sounds shocked herself with the announcement of Tucker leaving. pic.twitter.com/W0cb1steXc
— TallTanOne (@TallTanOne) April 24, 2023
TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk smells a Democratic rat in all this, “Just weeks ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Rupert Murdoch to take Tucker Carlson off the air.”
Just weeks ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Rupert Murdoch to take Tucker Carlson off the air. pic.twitter.com/etxN8sjGpB
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 24, 2023
As for what’s next, the rumors and offers are already flying.
Tucker Carlson is the best of the best and consistently put in extra time to cultivate new talent on the Right. He's always downplayed the possibility of running for president, but that's an open possibility now. If he stays in media, I'm excited to see what he does next.
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) April 24, 2023
.@glennbeck invites @TuckerCarlson to join The Blaze in the wake of departure from Fox News:
"We would love to have you here, you won't miss a beat, and together the two of us will tear it up." pic.twitter.com/7IfP7HQaFA
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) April 24, 2023
A lot of people are asking if @TuckerCarlson is coming to @realDailyWire.
I suspect Tucker already has a plan, but we'd break out the big novelty checkbook for him if he doesn't. pic.twitter.com/VW09QFgPOW
— Jeremy Boreing (@JeremyDBoreing) April 24, 2023
Twitter erupted on Monday as word broke that Carlson and the network were suddenly and unexpectedly parting ways, causing a number of social media denizens to brand the conservative media outlet the new “Bud Light.”
Fox News to Bud Light… "Hold my beer"
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) April 24, 2023
“Could we end up with a Glenn Beck / Tucker Carlson & Company network?” Sheri on Twitter asked.
Could we end up with a Glenn Beck / Tucker Carlson & Company network?
— Sheri™ (@FFT1776) April 24, 2023
Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollack is reading the tea leaves, “.@FoxNews without voices like @TuckerCarlson means that the network will not play as big a role in the 2024 Republican presidential primary as it has in the past, and the base will be less easily managed to suit the DC-NYC establishment. The era of controlled opposition is over.”
.@FoxNews without voices like @TuckerCarlson means that the network will not play as big a role in the 2024 Republican presidential primary as it has in the past, and the base will be less easily managed to suit the DC-NYC establishment. The era of controlled opposition is over.
— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) April 24, 2023
Ashley St. Clair at the Babylon Bee was definitive, “Now that Tucker Carlson is gone, there is absolutely zero reason to watch Fox News anymore”
Now that Tucker Carlson is gone, there is absolutely zero reason to watch Fox News anymore
— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) April 24, 2023
Journalist Greg Price recounted Carlson’s last moments on Fox, “This was Tucker Carlson Tonight’s last moment. Eating pizza with the hero delivery man who stopped a car jacker. I can’t think of a better way for the greatest cable news show in history to end.”
This was Tucker Carlson Tonight’s last moment.
Eating pizza with the hero delivery man who stopped a car jacker.
I can’t think of a better way for the greatest cable news show in history to end.
pic.twitter.com/cfzNZ6QY4l— Greg Price (@greg_price11) April 24, 2023
DC Draino pointedly asked, “In the past week, Fox News has lost Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, and a $787 million lawsuit to Dominion. Is Paul Ryan actually *trying* to destroy that network?”
In the past week, Fox News has lost Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, and a $787 million lawsuit to Dominion
Is Paul Ryan actually *trying* to destroy that network?
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) April 24, 2023
Then there were those on the left rejoicing in the fact that Tucker Carlson is no more at Fox News – no one is surprised that it is the “ladies” of “The View” leading that charge.
Investigative reporter Drew Hernandez captured a clip from “The View” and it was as horrific and hateful as you would expect, “INSANE: The FEMBOTS on The View are crediting God for Tucker leaving Fox News, the audience cheers.”
INSANE: The FEMBOTS on The View are crediting God for Tucker leaving Fox News, the audience cheers
— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) April 24, 2023
According to the DC Enquirer, Fox News’ stock just tanked as well.
People were already not watching CNN/MSNBC. Millions will stop watching FOX now & it'll be as irrelevent as its compatriots in the extreme center media landscape.
It's the final nail in the coffin of legacy networks. Wonderful news for alternative counter-establishment media. https://t.co/pBGJwOUdOo
— Arta Moeini (@ArtaMoeini) April 24, 2023
Just more and more and more reaction to the stunning news over Carlson:
Good for Tucker. Trust me, he doesn’t need them. https://t.co/NjFqqsIV4q
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) April 24, 2023
Fox fires @TuckerCarlson five days after he crosses the red line by acknowledging that the TV networks pushed a deadly and ineffective vaccine to please their Pharma advertisers. Carlson’s breathtakingly courageous April 19 monologue broke TV’s two biggest rules: Tucker told the…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) April 24, 2023
By losing Tucker, Fox News is now the Bud Light of Nike Sports Bras
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) April 24, 2023
Fox News is the new Bud Light…. pic.twitter.com/m4IXz5BC4P
— Mrs. S. (@hshLauraJ) April 24, 2023
https://twitter.com/JesseKellyDC/status/1650527408037015555
I've been watching Tucker Carlson since his show first aired on FOX, and I haven't missed an episode.@pnjaban snuck me backstage to meet Tucker and next to meeting Trump, it was the highlight of my time in politics.
Truly one of the most real and honest people I have ever met pic.twitter.com/3XAJ9FapNH
— Carpe Donktum🔹 (@CarpeDonktum) April 24, 2023
https://twitter.com/AmandaLarreni/status/1650539558323322886
A good measure of character & humility in a public figure is the time they're willing to spend to help those "without status." I've encountered some who only associate as long as it benefits their brand or project.
Tucker Carlson is one of the kindest public people who helped… pic.twitter.com/iNhWGJMzy9
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) April 24, 2023
The best decision I ever made was leaving Fox. Good for you, @TuckerCarlson. You’re free & uncensored! pic.twitter.com/ZsUwnGAZ7M
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) April 24, 2023
Tucker Carlson’s speech over the weekend was powerful. Too powerful apparently. pic.twitter.com/sxncP26Tda
— Te𝕏asLindsay™ (@TexasLindsay_) April 24, 2023
Fox News sold out Americans. Don't forget Fox Fired Lou Dobbs, Bongino and now Tucker Carlson, all who refused to be silenced. Who's Next? Goodbye Fox News pic.twitter.com/sCMLxZK0pt
— Patriotic 🇺🇸Suzanne⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@suzost) April 24, 2023
Dan Bongino is on air live when he finds out Tucker Carlson and Fox News parted ways pic.twitter.com/sZx9U54BZx
— • ᗰISᑕᕼIᗴᖴ ™ • (@4Mischief) April 24, 2023
Tucker Carlson will be fine. Fox News will not be fine. That's the difference. Fox needed Tucker more than he needed Fox.
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) April 24, 2023
Wherever Tucker Carlson goes, America will follow!
Thank you for being one of the greatest and most powerful voices in the conservative movement.
Can’t wait to see what’s next!
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) April 24, 2023
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