‘Wow’ and ‘OMG’: shock after Fox News announces Tucker Carlson departure

Many are surprised by news given Carlson's popularity, while several conservative pundits expressed displeasure

Shocked reactions are pouring in across social media on the abrupt departure of Tucker Carlson from Fox News, with the network announcing that the prominent far-right television host is leaving the channel.

Many were surprised by the announcement given the popularity that Carlson enjoyed at Fox as well as the highest-rated host on cable television.