HE EARNED IT – AT 11:25 A.M. ET:  Reports now say that Tucker Carlson will replace Megyn Kelly in the coveted 9 p.m. slot at Fox. 

This is a clear case of someone earning the position.  Carlson has been around a long time, and took over Greta Van Susteren's slot when she left Fox.  He became an instant ratings hit because his show is damned good.  It's filled with news and solid interviews.  He confronts his guests without bullying.  He's a pleasure to watch.  It's good to see a fine journalist make it.  From Drudge: 

2017 starts off with a BANG! as FOX NEWS executives will announce Tucker Carlson replaces the vacating Megyn Kelly at 9 PM ET, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

The dramatic move caps Carlson's rapid rise at the nation's top-rated cable channel.

"Tucker has already proven to be an audience powerhouse at 7 PM, now sky is the limit!" an insider explains.  "FOX NEWS will not be tamed."

In recent weeks, the Carlson show hit #1 audience and demo with a mix of explosive interviews and hard-hitting topics.

Timing isn't everything in the business, it's the only thing, and Carlson arrives just as the Trump presidency begins.

The broadcast wunderkind previously anchored shows on CNN, MSNBC and PBS.

COMMENT:  Fox is doing it right, promoting someone for the long term.  A lesser operation would have looked for a movie star who knew where the White House is, more or less.  We wish Tucker well.

January 5, 2017