Tucker Carlson’s Replacement Revealed in Fox News Shakeup.

Fox News Taps Sean Hannity to Replace Tucker Carlson in Prime Time Slot

Fox News has announced that Sean Hannity will be replacing Tucker Carlson in the coveted 8 p.m. time slot, according to the Drudge Report. The outlet’s website has already trumpeted the news with a top headline, “HANNITY FOXNEWS SHOWCASE; MOVES TO 8 PM.” The kicker above the announcement spells out some of the sketchy details, stating that “FOXNEWS is preparing to announce an ambitious new schedule, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, a schedule where every hour of primetime will change!”

What to Expect from Fox News’ New Line-Up

According to a “top source,” Fox News is preparing to launch its “boldest and most fearless line-up ever.” The subheadline indicates that popular Fox News personalities Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld will also get primetime shows. However, a Fox News representative has denied the report, stating that “no decision has been made on a new primetime line-up and there are multiple scenarios under consideration.”

Fox News saw a significant drop in viewership after it fired Carlson in April. Almost immediately, viewership in the 8 p.m. time slot formerly held by “Tucker Carlson Tonight” dropped by roughly one-half, from an average of 3 million to 1.48 million. Advertisers also departed after the decision, but many have since been returning to the 8 p.m. time slot, according to Mediaite.

Sean Hannity: A Fixture on Fox News Since 1996

Hannity has been a fixture on Fox News since 1996, when he began co-hosting “Hannity and Colmes” alongside liberal colleague Alan Colmes. Colmes left in 2009, leaving Hannity as a solo act. Last year, Hannity broke the record for longest-running prime-time cable news host, topping Larry King’s previous record of 25 years, six months, and 15 days, Mediaite reported.

Do you think Hannity is a good choice to replace Carlson? Let us know in the comments below!