Fox News parts ways with influential host Tucker Carlson | Media News

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No reason given for abrupt departure of right-wing commentator, who has been a top host in US cable news.

Fox News has abruptly parted ways with influential right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson, the company announced without providing a reason for his departure.

Fox News Media thanked Carlson in a statement on Monday, saying that he had already hosted his final show last week.

“Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor,” the statement said. “Mr Carlson’s last program was Friday, April 21.”

Carlson had been one of the most-watched hosts in US cable news. His show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, will be replaced by an interim programme “Fox News Tonight”, which will be hosted by  “rotating Fox News personalities”, the company said.

One of the few critics of US aid to Ukraine in the mainstream media, Carlson’s views are emblematic of the right-wing populism championed by former President Donald Trump.

The TV host has faced accusations of racism over his anti-immigrant comments and promotion of the so-called “great replacement” theory.

This is a developing story. More updates to follow.