Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 3.7K One of the highest-rated US TV hosts, Tucker Carlson, is leaving Fox News, the US media giant has announced. In a statement, Fox News said that the network and Mr Carlson have agreed to “part ways”. His last TV programme was Friday 21 April, the statement added. His primetime slot will now be hosted by a series of interim hosts until a permanent replacement is found. The brief two-paragraph statement gave no reason for the decision. More Articles You Would Love Anne Jacob Releases Look Book For Her Resort 2017 Collection Celebrating Modern Day Women! #HOTSHOTS: Tiwa Savage Give Us Supreme Glamour In Tropical Print Top Mr Carlson was not just a popular evening news programme presenter, but also a historically influential one. His shows frequently set the agenda for conservatives and, by extension, the Republican Party, and he was one of the establishment’s top villains. The announcement comes just days after Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit from the voting machine company Dominion over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. News of Mr Carlson’s departure was also announced on-air by Fox News’ Harris Faulkner, who thanked him “for his service to the network”. In the lawsuit, Dominion argued that its business was harmed by Fox spreading false claims its machines were rigged against now-former president Donald Trump. The case prompted disclosures of text messages that showed Mr Carlson’s private views contrasted with his on-air output. His show, which aired in the coveted 20:00 to 21:00 EST slot, was cited repeatedly in court documents by Dominion’s attorneys in their claim some of its output was defamatory. Additionally, Fox is also facing a lawsuit filed in March by former booker Abby Grossberg in which she accused him of “vile sexist stereotypes”. Mr Carlson’s programme made up four of the top ten rated programmes on US cable TV, according to Nielson data for the week 27 March to 2 April. He was Fox News’ top rated host, with more than three million viewers tuning in on an average night. Mr Carlson interviewed Mr Trump two weeks ago, even after disclosures in the Dominion case showed Mr Carlson had privately said he “hated” the ex-president. The interview netted nearly 7 million viewers, a figure rarely seen in the world of US cable news. He also interviewed Twitter CEO Elon Musk during what would become his final week on Fox News. His departure appears to have been sudden and came without the usual farewell that might be expected from a long-serving presenter. Source: BBC Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... VIDEO: Traditionalists Threaten The Police To Not Intervene With 63y/o Priest’s Under Aged... “Reject Anti-LGBTQ Bill If You Want Ghana To Flourish” IMF Boss Kristalina Georgieva... Saira Bawumia Finally Launches Clothing Campaign ‘Wear Ghana Everyday’ As Husband Runs For... VIDEO: “People Are Taking Their Sexual Perversion Into The Childrens’ Classroom” Sam George... VIDEO: See Kenya First Afrocentric School Where Kids Learn To Take Pride In... Ghana’s Parliament Passes Long-Debated Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill VIDEO: The Congolese People Fight Back Against The West In A Series Of... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.