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Tucker Carlson reportedly taken off air by Rupert Murdoch for 'overtly religious remarks'
Story by Rozina Sabur • 57m ago
Tucker Carlson was taken off air by Rupert Murdoch because of overtly religious remarks he made during a recent speech (at the Heritage Foundation's Gala), according to Vanity Fair.
Tucker Carlson - AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File© AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File
Carlson’s nightly show, which brought in more than three million viewers, figured prominently in the case.
The decision sent shockwaves through the US media industry, and wiped more than $500 million from Fox Corporation's value within hours.
Speculation was rife that the legal entanglements involving Carlson, 53, who is also named in a lawsuit from a former Fox producer, had brought about his demise.
However, according to a report by Vanity Fair, Carlson's remarks at a speech on Friday night that rattled Mr Murdoch, chair of Fox Corp.
The media mogul was alarmed by the religious language and found it "too extreme", according to Vanity Fair.
Carlson opened his remarks at the Heritage Foundation's 50th anniversary gala by encouraging everyone to "include the country in your prayers".
His assessment of the state of the US was laced with religious language, framing America's partisan battles as a division between "good" and "evil".
*Continue reading the article here, and check out the video of his speech at the Heritage Gala that got him fired if you'd care to, as well.
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