Coverage dated June 25, 2023 to June 26, 2023

Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson's former time slot

Headline from WFAA Dallas, from the development of Jun 26, 2023

Newest development Jun 27, 2023 · 3 reportsPost-Tucker Carlson, Fox News hopes Jesse Watters will bring back viewers

The announcement comes roughly two months after Fox News fired Tucker Carlson shortly after settling a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems.

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Jun 26, 2023Names this update
Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson's former time slot
Headline from WFAA Dallas ·
Jun 27, 2023Newest
Post-Tucker Carlson, Fox News hopes Jesse Watters will bring back viewers
Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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WFAA Dallas
Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson's former time slot (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Jun 26, 2023
WFAA Dallas's feed description
The announcement comes roughly two months after Fox News fired Tucker Carlson shortly after settling a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems.
Wall Street Journal
Fox News Names Jesse Watters to Replace Tucker Carlson as Anchor of 8 P.M. Hour (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Network announces series of changes in primetime; ratings declined after Carlson’s departure in April.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson's former time slot | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jun 25, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson's former time slot
BizPac Review
Jesse Watters gets Tucker’s old timeslot – Fox News reveals new primetime lineup, includes Greg Gutfeld (opens BizPac Review)
Published Jun 25, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Fox News has announced that Watters will take Carlson's timeslot and will be joined in the new lineup by Gutfeld, Ingraham, and Hannity.
Deadline
Fox News Makes Post-Tucker Carlson Primetime Shuffle: Jesse Watters Slotted At 8 PM, Laura Ingraham Moves To 7 PM And Greg Gutfeld Goes To 10 PM (opens Deadline)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Deadline's feed description
Fox News unveiled a new primetime lineup, with Jesse Watters moving to Tucker Carlson’s old 8 p.m. ET time slot and Laura Ingraham slotted earlier in the evening at 7 p.m. Hannity will remain…
The Hollywood Reporter
Fox News Overhauls Primetime Lineup in Post-Tucker Carlson Era (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jun 25, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Jesse Watters will move to 8 p.m. and Greg Gutfeld moves to 10 p.m. in shakeup.
New York Post
Fox News’ Jesse Watters nabs 8 p.m. primetime broadcast slot (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 25, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Fox announced a programming shakeup effective on July 17 where Laura Ingraham will move to 7 p.m., Jesse Watters will shift to 8 p.m., Sean Hannity will stay at 9 p.m. and Greg Gutfeld will air at …
People
Jesse Watters Chosen to Replace Tucker Carlson in Primetime Fox News Slot (opens People)
Published Jun 25, 2023
People's feed description
'Jesse Watters Primetime,' a conservative opinion program, will air on Fox News at 8 p.m. 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' formerly occupied the primetime slot before the namesake host's abrupt exit from the network in late April
CNN
Fox News shuffles prime-time lineup in wake of Tucker Carlson firing and sagging ratings (opens CNN)
Published Jun 25, 2023
CNN's feed description
Fox News will be moving Jesse Watters into the primetime 8 pm slot previously held by Tucker Carlson.
Washington Times
Fox names Jesse Watters to replace Tucker Carlson in primetime reshuffle (opens Washington Times)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Nobody can ever replace Tucker Carlson as far as his fans are concerned, but Fox News Channel has decided which of its personalities will fill his shoes in the coveted primetime slot.
WHDH Boston
Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson’s former time slot - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jun 25, 2023
WHDH Boston's feed description
Jesse Watters will host an opinion show in the time slot formerly occupied by Tucker Carlson, Fox News Channel announced Monday.Watters will remain a co-host
Insider
Jesse Watters is taking Tucker Carlson's old Fox News slot (opens Insider)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Insider's feed description
Jesse Watters, whose star rose on Bill O'Reilly's old Fox News show, will now host a show in Tucker Carlson's old 8 p.m. slot.
Variety
Jesse Watters Takes Tucker Timeslot in Fox News Primetime Overhaul (opens Variety)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Variety's feed description
Jesse Watters will take over Tucker Carlson's 8 pm Fox News timeslot in a broad overhaul of the primetime schedule
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Fox News names Jesse Watters to succeed Tucker Carlson in key prime-time hour (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jun 25, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Tucker Carlson has since moved his show to Twitter, although Fox is attempting to get him to stop the broadcasts
Forbes
Jesse Watters Takes Tucker Carlson’s Spot In Revamped Fox News Lineup (opens Forbes)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Greg Gutfeld also moves from late night to 10 p.m. ET in the network's new lineup, which takes effect July 17.
NBC News
Fox News taps Jesse Watters to succeed ousted host Tucker Carlson in key primetime hour (opens NBC News)
Published Jun 25, 2023
NBC News's feed description
In recent years, Watters established himself as one of Fox’s most strident conservative culture warriors.
Forbes
Fox News’ Jesse Watters Takes Over Tucker Carlson’s Former Primetime Slot (opens Forbes)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Forbes's feed description
‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ moves to 8 p.m. next month, following Tucker Carlson’s abrupt departure from Fox.
Axios
Jesse Watters to replace Tucker Carlson in Fox News' primetime lineup (opens Axios)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Axios's feed description
Watters was one of several hosts who filled Carlson's spot temporarily while the network searched for a permanent replacement.
Washington Examiner
Jesse Watters will take over Tucker Carlson's 8 p.m. slot in Fox News revised lineup (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 25, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Fox News has debuted an updated prime time schedule months after Tucker Carlson's abrupt departure from the network.
The Guardian
Jesse Watters to take Tucker Carlson’s prime-time slot at Fox News (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 25, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Controversial host to replace Carlson who was fired in April, in aftermath of $787.5m settlement reached with Dominion
Salon
Tucker Carlson is irreplaceable, but Fox News bets on Jesse Watters' popularity in that timeslot (opens Salon)
Published Jun 26, 2023
Salon's feed description
With Fox News' primetime ratings in a nosedive, the new lineup rewinds the network to its "O'Reilly Factor" days
Delaware Public Media
Post-Tucker Carlson, Fox News hopes Jesse Watters will bring back viewers (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jun 26, 2023
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The news network's latest overhaul comes after a decline in ratings following Tucker Carlson's departure. The shakeup also puts Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld in key time slots.

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