In mid-July 2024, a rumor spread online that conservative U.S. pundit Candace Owens would join former Fox News host Tucker Carlson on a new late-night show that would replace “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
For example, the Facebook page SpaceX Fanclub posted a meme making the claim on July 17.
The caption of the post, which had amassed more than 24,000 reactions, read: “Candace Owens Joins Tucker Carlson on His New Jimmy Kimmel Replacement Show – SATIRE.”
(Facebook/SpaceX Fanclub)
Some Facebook users seemed to interpret the meme as a factual recounting of real-life events. One person wrote: “Will welcome a different point of view than that of the extremely liberal, not funny, one sided Kimmel,” while another said: “Can not stand the man! Candace and Tucker have more like American points of view, not just Socialist Rhetoric!”
In addition, the pinned comment below the Facebook post linked to an article on the website Esspots.com, which read:
Breaking: Candace Owens Joins Tucker Carlson on His New Jimmy Kimmel Replacement Show
In a surprising and bold move, ABC has announced that conservative commentator Candace Owens will join Tucker Carlson on a new late-night show, set to replace the long-running “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” This decision marks a significant shift in the network’s programming strategy, aiming to cater to a more diverse audience and reflect a broader range of viewpoints.
