Friday on his Fox News Channel program, Tucker Carlson acknowledged his one year anniversary as Fox News Channel’s 8 p.m. host.

Carlson, who took over the slot that was long held by Bill O’Reilly, thanked the “Tucker Carlson Tonight” viewers.

“A lot has changed in the last 12 months, both on this show and in America, but the audience hasn’t,” he said. “Our viewers have been totally faithful. Sometimes skeptical, occasionally bewildered, but always there, every single night. That makes all the difference. We’re grateful for that, no kidding. Thank you.”

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