It should be interesting to see how Fox News does or does not recover from losing O’Reilly.
The network has chosen host Tucker Carlson to step into the slot right off the bat; only time will tell if Fox News will stick with Carlson in the long run or not.
The O’Reilly factor continued to enjoy impressive ratings even as the scandal developed; Fox may be hard-pressed to find a way to fill O’Reilly’s place in the lineup.
His ousting is being praised by many who felt that his alleged behavior more than warranted termination, but there’s no denying that he was a big part of Fox News’ success.