Carlson's final show aired on Friday, with no farewell planned. Despite signing off and stating he would return on Monday, the network's statement made it clear he would not be coming back. Fox News did not provide further details on whether the decision was connected to the recent Dominion defamation case.

In the meantime, "Fox News Tonight" will air at 8 pm, featuring a variety of Fox News personalities until a permanent host is selected. Tucker Carlson was Fox News' most-watched prime-time host, attracting an average audience of over 3 million viewers each night, making him the highest-rated pundit on cable television.

The Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit was resolved for $787.5 million after Fox News covered former President Trump's baseless allegations of voter fraud involving the company's software. During the deposition, Dominion's attorneys uncovered private conversations between top hosts, including Tucker Carlson.

One text exchange between Carlson, Sean Hannity, and Laura Ingraham gained significant attention, in which Carlson passionately expressed his dislike for Trump and labeled the former president's voter fraud claims as "insane."

Brief History of Tucker Carlson: Tucker Carlson, born on May 16, 1969, is an American television personality, political commentator, and author. He started his career in journalism as a fact-checker for Policy Review before transitioning to various print publications. Carlson became a familiar face on television as a political commentator for CNN and MSNBC, later joining Fox News as a contributor. In 2016, he became the host of "Tucker Carlson Tonight," which quickly rose to the top of cable news ratings.