LAWRENCE JONES has been a familiar face on Fox News since 2018.
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, he officially became the youngest Black solo host on cable news.
Lawrence Billy Jones III, 30, was born on December 10, 1992 in Garland, Texas.
He graduated from the University of North Texas, where he studied political science and criminal justice.
Jones is an American political commentator and contributor for Fox News, a talk show radio host, and an author.
He started off at Fox News as a college graduate and has worked his way to titles such as substitute host and contributor for TV shows such as Fox & Friends and Fox News Primetime.
His mentors include Fox News hosts Dana Perino and Sean Hannity.
Since January 2022, Jones has hosted his own Fox News program called Lawrence Jones Cross Country.
Lawrence Jones Cross Country premiered on January 29, 2022, on Fox News.
The television show airs on Saturdays at 10pm EST.
Viewers can also tune in via Fox’s website.
Prior to its start, Fox News said that the show “will feature him speaking with ordinary people that don’t usually have a platform.”
Jones said: “I really want to serve them, but also, that is like my compass. If the people back home can’t understand the content I’m putting out, then I’m really not serving the audience.”
As Page Six reported, Jones will be temporarily replacing Tucker Carlson after the 53-year-old left the network following his last appearance on April 21, 2023.
On Monday, May 1, he will take over hosting duties for the 8pm slot that was previously reserved for Carlson, who hosted Tucker Carlson Tonight since 2016.
A “media insider” told Page Six: “Fox News is trying out a rotating list of anchors in Tucker’s spot — this week it has been Fox & Friends’ Brian Kilmeade — but it is significant that they have chosen Jones to step up so soon after Tucker’s departure.”
