Fox News said Monday that it has settled on a successor for Tucker Carlson in the channel’s prized 8 p.m. hour: Jesse Watters, a controversial commentator who has been with the network for two decades. Watters, a 44-year-old Philadelphia-raised conservative who hosts “Jesse Watters Primetime,” will move back an hour from his current perch as host of Fox News’ 7 p.m. slot, the network said. Advertisement[ Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News, ending reign of dominant conservative anchor ]He will take the 8 p.m. reins beginning July 17, according to Fox 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,” she added. He launched a Saturday night show called “Watters’ World” in 2017, and moved into his current 7 p.m. daily slot in January 2022.

Source: Fox News June 26, 2023 23:54 UTC