Jesse Watters on Fox News.Photo:Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
The 45-year-old Fox News host, who took over the controversialTucker Carlson’s spot on the conservative news channel, appears to have some political differences with his mother, who called in toJesse Watters Primetimetogive him some advicewith his new gig.
Though she said she is “proud” of her son, Purvis, a democrat, asked him to “do no harm,” and specificallysuggested telling Fox Newsto “take less interest … in other people’s bodies.”
Overall, Purvis said she has “enjoyed” her son’s show and added, “I want to say congratulations, honey bun. We are proud of you and your accomplishments, and you’ve worked so hard.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
“Now let’s aim to have you keep your job. And to that end, I do have some suggestions,” Purvis initially said before she essentially asked him to not turn into Carlson,who was ousted in April.
“Do not tumble into any conspiracy rabbit holes,” she advised, with Watters smiling nervously as his mother did not hold back. “We do not want to lose you, and we want no lawsuits. Okay?”
“I have a list here,” she added as Watters laughed andcontinued to hear his mom out. Additionally, Purvis told the father of four it was important to “be kind and respectful,” and to “use your voice responsibly.”
She also said there has been enough “Biden-bashing,” which made Watters crack up even further.
Jesse Watters on Fox News.John Lamparski/Getty
John Lamparski/Getty
Among his most notable stints and segments includeWatters' World, co-hostingThe Fiveand leadingJesse Watters Primetimein the 7 p.m. time slot, which will now be filled with Laura Ingraham’sThe Ingraham Angle.
The June news thatJesse Watters Primetimewas moving to 8 p.m. came two months after Carlson, 54, and the network quietly"agreed to part ways.“Fox News added in a statement, “We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor.”
source: people.com
