Tucker Carlson's Next Fill-In Revealed as Fox Makes 'Significant' Move

-

Fox News has announced Tucker Carlson's next temporary replacement following the infamous host's alleged ousting by the network—though official statements report they "agreed to part ways."

After the controversial figure's final program aired on Friday, April 21, a spokesperson announced, "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."

This past week Fox & Friends' Brian Kilmeade took the reigns, but next week, starting Monday, if you tune in for the 8 p.m. slot, you'll see Lawrence Jones, the youngest Black solo host of a cable news program, instead.

Jone, 30, has been with the network for several years now and was named the host of Lawrence Jones Cross Country last January.

An insider told Page Six that the decision to have Jones "step up so soon after Tucker’s departure" is "significant," perhaps due to his differing political viewpoints from many of his conservative colleagues. 

In a recent interview with the Dallas Morning News, he revealed that Sean Hannity originally offered him a role as a correspondent on Fox. 

“I told him no, I didn’t think it was a good idea, ‘Because I’m a libertarian, and we’re going to disagree a lot,’” he said. “And he said, ‘Oh, that’s OK. Just be you.’ And I said, ‘No, we’re really going to disagree.’ He goes, ‘Just give it a shot.’ And that turned from two months, into a year. And he said, ‘Listen, LJ, if you just be you, you’ll have your own show.’”

Now, according to the publication, he pulls in a million viewers for his Saturday night slot. 

Carlson, for his part, hasn't said much about his departure. When paparazzi caught up with him near his Boca Grande, FL home earlier this week, he quipped, "Retirement is going great so far. I haven’t eaten dinner with my wife on a weeknight in seven years."

When they prompted him about his future, he further joked, "Appetizers plus entree," but his executive producer Justin Wells–who was also let go from the network–was also spotted at Carlson's home, assumedly working out what their next steps would be. 

Next: Maren Morris Has a Cheeky Response to Tucker Carlson's Fox News Exit



from Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays https://ift.tt/h5o0K3p
via IFTTT

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

101 Depression Songs That Will Help You Feel Less Alone

-
Image
This playlist of 101 songs about depression covers every type of music Parade.com has an extensive editorial partnership with Cleveland Clinic, consistently named as one of the nation's best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Click here to learn more about our health reporting policies. Beyond feeling sad, depression can leave a person feeling hopeless, apathetic and worthless. Some people deal with major clinical depression all of their lives, while others suffer from situational depression after a major loss, such as the death of a loved one or the end of an important relationship. Some cope by self-medicating with substances that lead to addiction . It’s one of the most common mental heath issues in the country, so it’s not surprising to find it reflected in the songs we listen to, no matter what type of music —pop, metal, rock, rap or country. If you're dealing with depression, it's always importa...
Read more

Britney Spears Will Reportedly Return to Music With a Remake of a Classic Elton John Song

-
It'll mark the first recording Spears has been in control of. Britney Spears is back, baby! And if anonymous sources tell the truth, her musical comeback isn't far behind. Page Six reports that Spears has teamed up with musical legend Sir Elton John to rerelease his 1971 classic "Tiny Dancer" as a duet—her first single since 2016's "Slumber Party." According to an anonymous music industry insider, Spears and John recently met up at a Beverly Hills studio for a "super-secret" recording session. Oops!  According to the insider who (allegedly) spilled the beans, the rerecorded hit is set to be released by Universal Music in August. Related: Britney Spears Gives Fans a New Version of Hit' Baby One More Time' on TikTok The recording session for the revamped version was overseen by 2021 Producer of the Year Grammy Winner Andrew Watt, who has also worked with Justin Bieber , Miley Cyrus , Ozzy Osbourne , and more and, according to the...
Read more

Introducing Mayo Couture: Your New Favorite Collaboration

-
Image
Calling all condiment lovers! Juicy Couture and Kraft Mayonnaise are serving up the smoothest collaboration of the season.  There's just something about food and clothes coming together , so get ready to set aside your classic juicy tracksuit, because there's something better headed your way: Mayo Couture.  The two brands are taking their classic velvety products and mashing them up in the new "Smooth Lovers" collection, which officially drops on Friday , Nov. 4, though it is already available for preorder.  This "Smooth Lovers Kit" is available in sizes XS—XL, while supplies last, so if you're in the market for a little early aughts nostalgia or looking for a way to prove your love for the Mayo and Mayo-based sauces, now would be the time to act.   For $150, you'll receive a Long Live Velvety Smooth Tracksuit—with "Smooth" bedazzled across the butt and "Long Live Velvety" bedazzled across the back of the jacket—with a matc...
Read more