Carlson appeared to fully anticipate being on television this week, ending his show on Friday with the words, 'We'll be back on Monday.'
on Monday morning, sending shockwaves through the media industry and raising questions about what could have transgressed for the conservative cable news network to separate with one of its biggest stars.
For nearly a decade, the controversial and combative host occupied marquee positions within the network's prime time weeknight schedule, establishing Carlson as one of the most recognizable faces of not onlyMore stunning about his exit from the network, however, was the fact nobody—even Carlson himself—seemed to see it coming.
Days before today's announcement, Carlson appeared to fully anticipate being on television the following week, ending his show Friday with the words,"We'll be back on Monday." And on Monday, Fox News itself appeared to be gearing up for Carlson to be back on the air that evening, even promoting a scheduled interview with GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy that was supposed to air.
Tucker Carlson speaks during the 2022 FOX Nation Patriot Awards on November 17, 2022, in Hollywood, Florida. Carlson was suddenly let go by Fox News on Monday, prompting questions about what could have led to his departure.Newsweek"FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways," the statement read."We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor."has reached out to Ramaswamy's campaign for comment.
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