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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Woodward and Gustaf Kilander

Tucker Carlson news – live: Fired Fox News host’s sexist comments about fans revealed as Newsmax ratings climb

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Tucker Carlson breaks silence over Fox News exit in defiant conspiracy-driven video

Tucker Carlson’s sexist comments about fans have come to light after he was fired from Fox News this week.

The right-wing host was caught on video making inappropriate comments about women and his “postmenopausal fans”, according to The New York Times.

In one video, Carlson is heard off-camera talking about whether his “postmenopausal fans” would like how he looks on his primetime show while in a second he refers to a woman as “yummy”.

This comes amid reports that the discovery of offensive and crude text messages sent by Carlson played a key factor in his sudden ousting.

Meanwhile, former producer Abby Grossberg’s lawsuit – alleging Carlson’s “derogatory comments towards women” and “misogyny” – is also said to have contributed to a “crisis” at the network.

However, Fox News’ ratings have plunged since Carlson’s exit while smaller right-wing rival network Newsmax has seen a spike in primetime viewers.

The ratings come as Carlson broke his silence in a Twitter video on Wednesday night, making thinly veiled jabs at his former employer as well as media reports outlining the likely motivations behind his exit.

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