Why did Tucker Carlson leave? Everything to know about the ex-Fox News host

Monday was a momentous morning on the cable-news front.

Tucker Carlson, the popular and influential Fox News personality, “agreed to part ways” with the network. Meanwhile Don Lemon, a host of “CNN This Morning,” announced that he had been fired.

Lemon’s exit is surprising, but Carlson’s is shocking. He’s a ratings magnet. But he also was a big part of Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News. In the run-up to the trial (Fox News paid $787.5 million to settle the case), we learned that Carlson and other Fox News personalities frequently said things on the air regarding false claims about the 2020 election, among other things, that he didn’t believe.

Here’s what to know about Tucker Carlson and his departure from Fox News.

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Who is Tucker Carlson?

Carlson is the longtime host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Fox News. Before coming to Fox News in 2009, he had worked at CNN and MSNBC and as a magazine writer before that. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” began airing in 2016.

Where is Tucker Carlson going?

Carlson has not publicly commented on his departure. Nor has he said anything about his plans after leaving the network.

Who owns Fox News?

Fox News is owned by Fox Corp., controlled by Rupert Murdoch, which also includes Fox Entertainment, the broadcast network, Fox Sports and local TV stations.

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Why did Tucker Carlson leave Fox News?

Fox News announced Monday, April 24, that it had “agreed to part ways” with Carlson. No reason was given, but the network recently settled a lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems brought against it for $787.5 million. It was revealed in documents that Carlson, along with other Fox News hosts, said things on air that he personally did not believe, some of which related to the 2020 election and Donald Trump’s claims of fraud.

What is Tucker Carlson’s net worth?

Estimates vary widely, but Carlson’s net worth is reportedly ranges from $30 million to as much as $370 million.

What was Tucker Carlson’s salary?

Estimates of Carlson’s salary at Fox News also vary, with reports ranging from $5 million annually to $15-$20 million a year, according to Forbes.

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