Tucker Carlson Exits Fox News Abruptly, Marking a Dramatic Change in Cable News Landscape

As a conservative political commentator, Carlson has been both a popular and divisive figure on Fox News. His primetime show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, consistently ranked among the top cable news programs, as New 24 reports.

The reasons behind Carlson’s departure remain unclear. Fox News issued a short statement earlier today, announcing, “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.”

There will be no farewell for Carlson, whose final show aired on Friday. His 8 PM ET time slot will temporarily be taken over by Fox News Tonight.

The news follows a recent $787.5 million settlement agreement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems in a defamation lawsuit. Dominion alleged that Fox News personalities, including Carlson, spread false claims about the company’s voting machines being rigged against former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.

It remains uncertain whether Carlson’s exit is related to this settlement.

Over the years, Tucker Carlson has become a prominent figure in conservative politics, but his extreme views on topics such as race, LGBTQ rights, and the conflict in Ukraine have made him a contentious figure. He has been accused of introducing conspiracy theories and white nationalist views to mainstream audiences, leading to several advertisers boycotting his show.

Despite these controversies, Carlson consistently delivered high ratings for Fox News, which has supported him throughout his tenure. It is currently unknown why Carlson and Fox News have chosen to part ways so suddenly.

As this story continues to unfold, stay tuned for more updates. In the meantime, please share this breaking news on social media.