Fox News Announces Jesse Watters as Replacement for Tucker Carlson
Jesse Watters was chosen as the new host for Fox News Tonight, replacing Tucker Carlson.
Laura Ingraham's show moves to 7 p.m., and Sean Hannity remains at 9 p.m.
Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News in April 2023 was sudden.
Fox News settled a defamation case with Dominion Voting Systems before Carlson's exit.
Carlson's critical text messages about Donald Trump were revealed during the case.
Watters, a popular conservative voice, started as a production assistant at Fox News.
The lineup change aims to provide diverse perspectives and unrivalled coverage.
Carlson has not publicly commented on his split from the network.
Fox News is focused on continuing to deliver news and analysis to viewers.