Tucker Carlson’s Departure Shook FOX News – But his Successor Lawrence Jones Sh0cked Everyone with 3 Surprising Stats!
Lawrence Billy Jones III, born on December 10, 1992, in Garland, Texas, has become a familiar face on Fox News since 2018. After graduating with a degree in pltical science and cr*minal justice from the University of North Texas, Jones started his career as a contributor and substitute host on shows like Fox & Friends and Fox News Primetime.
With guidance from mentors Dana Perino and Sean Hannity, Jones gradually built his reputation. By January 2022, he officially launched his own program called Lawrence Jones Cross Country, airing Saturdays at 10pm EST. The show focuses on listening to voices of “ordinary people” who rarely get media exposure. Jones once shared: “I really want to serve them. If the people back home can’t understand the content I’m putting out, then I’m really not serving the audience.”
The highlight of Jones’ career came on September 14, 2023, when he was announced as a permanent co-host of Fox & Friends — the very show where he made his national TV debut. Jones said emotionally: “I am honored to become a part of the cable news legacy FOX News has created with FOX & Friends. I can’t wait to inform our audience every morning.”
Earlier, on May 1, 2023, Jones had temporarily hosted the 8pm slot previously occupied by Tucker Carlson, who left Fox News after seven years. The network mentioned they would try a rotating list of anchors, and Jones being chosen so quickly drew special attention.
