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Fox News names Jesse Watters as replacement for Tucker Carlson primetime slot
nbc ^ | 6/25/23 | Lillian Rizzo

Posted on 06/26/2023 9:05:28 AM PDT by peggybac

Fox News has named Jesse Watters as the newest star of its 8 p.m. ET primetime slot, as the network looks to boost ratings two months after ousting Tucker Carlson from the post.

Watters, who rose through the ranks from production assistant to one of the most popular faces on the network, has established himself as one of Fox News’ leading conservative voices. He is currently the host of the 7 p.m. opinion show “Jesse Watters Primetime,” and appears regularly on “The Five,” one of Fox News’ highest rated programs.

As part of the nighty show shakeup, Laura Ingraham’s show will begin the primetime programming block at 7 p.m., while Sean Hannity’s segment will remain in the 9 p.m. slot. Greg Gutfield’s comedy program will move to 10 p.m.

“FOX News Channel has been America’s destination for news and analysis for more than 21 years and we are thrilled to debut a new lineup,” said Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott in a news release. “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.”

The moves comes as Fox News’ primetime ratings have suffered since Carlson’s abrupt departure in April.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: chat; fauxnews; foxnews; jessewatters; setup; sucker; suzannescott; tucker; tuckercarlson; upandout
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1 posted on 06/26/2023 9:05:28 AM PDT by peggybac
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I like watching Jesse Watters. But I have been protesting fox at that time slot. Not sure what I will do.


2 posted on 06/26/2023 9:06:08 AM PDT by ncfool (TRUMP SHOULD BE THE KING MAKER IN 2024 AND NOT THE KING. -- Desantis 2024)
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3 posted on 06/26/2023 9:07:15 AM PDT by Shady (The Force of Liberty must prevail for the sake of our Children and Grandchildren...)
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Already up just before yours.


4 posted on 06/26/2023 9:07:19 AM PDT by caww (O death, when you seized my Lord, you lost your grip on me......)
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To: peggybac

Good luck with that. FNC isn’t even relevant.


5 posted on 06/26/2023 9:08:14 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA (Delay Trump’s trial, delay. Elect Trump President. Trump pardons himself.)
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To: peggybac

Why bother?


6 posted on 06/26/2023 9:08:22 AM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: ncfool

I’ve been watching & enjoying NewsMax with Rob Schmitt at 7, Eric Bolling at 8 & Chris Plante at 9...


7 posted on 06/26/2023 9:09:59 AM PDT by pookie18 (You don’t have to be high on crack to enjoy Pookie’s Toons! - Tell It Right)
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In before 90 comments declaring they don’t watch Fox News.


8 posted on 06/26/2023 9:11:08 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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I checked first and it wasn’t there. It appeared as I was typing. Sorry for the duplication!


9 posted on 06/26/2023 9:11:37 AM PDT by peggybac (My will is what I wanted. God's will is what I got.)
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I can’t imagine watching three hours of news everyday. I get all I need right here.


10 posted on 06/26/2023 9:13:30 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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I like Jesse, I think it was a good choice..Glad to see Geraldo gone too


11 posted on 06/26/2023 9:16:23 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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Jesse Waters is an interesting dude. But he will do and say whatever Fox tells him to.

He's no Tucker Carlson.

12 posted on 06/26/2023 9:16:48 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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Fine wine, but it’s not even off the vine yet.


13 posted on 06/26/2023 9:16:54 AM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) My dog Sam eats purple flowers.)
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GTFO


14 posted on 06/26/2023 9:18:19 AM PDT by AAABEST ( NY/DC/CA media/political/military industrial complex DELENDA EST)
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They’ll hand him a script and he will read it. Or else.


15 posted on 06/26/2023 9:18:47 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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I’m happy for Watters lets wish him well he is closer to Tucker than most of their presenters


16 posted on 06/26/2023 9:19:41 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: peggybac

I understand i think we’ve all found that happning more tims than not.


17 posted on 06/26/2023 9:20:26 AM PDT by caww (O death, when you seized my Lord, you lost your grip on me......)
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To: ncfool

Jesse is really good, second best. I will not tune in. FOX must not be rewarded for silencing truth.


18 posted on 06/26/2023 9:20:38 AM PDT by alstewartfan ("She looks like she's 19 years old, sitting there like a lady with her lbegs crossed." Creepy Joe)
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FNC replaced a lion with a housecat ...


19 posted on 06/26/2023 9:21:16 AM PDT by catnipman (In a post-covid world, ALL "science" is now political science: stolen elections have consequences)
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Does any one care about the line up at Faux news?


20 posted on 06/26/2023 9:22:56 AM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Freedom is never free. It must be won rewon and jealously guarded.)
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