Tucker Carlson’s Fox replacement revealed
AFTER seven years on air, Tucker Carlson has left his pristine primetime Fox News show.
Now, fans want to know who his replacement will be.
Tucker Carlson’s last Fox News broadcast was in April 2023Credit: Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images – Getty
Who will replace Tucker Carlson on Fox?
After Tucker Carlson’s departure, several hosts filled in until a permanent replacement was decided.
On June 26, 2023, Fox News announced an overhaul to its primetime schedule and revealed that Jesse Watters will be officially taking Carlson’s place at the 8pm hour.
Additionally, Fox announced that Sean Hannity will keep his 9pm timeslot but will now be followed by Greg Gutfeld at 10pm and Trace Gallagher at 11pm.
“Fox News Channel has been America’s destination for news and analysis for more than 21 years and we are thrilled to debut a new lineup,” Fox’s CEO Suzanne Scott said, via NBC News.
“The unique perspectives of Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, and Greg Gutfeld will ensure our viewers have access to unrivaled coverage from our best-in-class team for years to come.”
Laura Ingraham will now be starting things off at the 7pm hour.
Who is Jesse Watters?
Jesse Bailey Watters is a conservative political commentator who was born on July 9, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He got his start in the media world after appearing on the political talk show The O’Reilly Factor in his own segment, Watters’ World, in 2015.
Watters is best known for his man-on-the-street interviews, which were often featured in his segment.
In 2022, he then got his own primetime show, Jesse Watters Primetime, which ran on Fox News weekdays at 7pm EST.
He is also a regular panelist on The Five.
When Watters isn’t reporting on the day’s news, he can be found at home, spending time with his wife, Emma DiGiovine, and four kids.
Jesse Watters will replace Tucker Carlson
When did Tucker Carlson Tonight premiere?
Tucker Carlson Tonight debuted on November 14, 2016, on Fox News.
The popular television program aired on weeknights at 8pm EST.
Viewers could also tune in to the show on the Fox News website.
Carlson’s final show with the network was broadcasted on April 21, 2023.
