In an embarrassing gaffe, the former FOX News anchor invites a fake Kensington Palace employee to his show and interviews him over the royal photo editing scandal.
- Mar 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Tucker Carlson has become the victim of a prank by British YouTubers Josh & Archie. The former Fox News anchor was tricked into interviewing a fake Kensington Palace whistleblower about an altered photo of Kate Middleton.
Archie Manners, posing as the Prince and Princess of Wales' former digital content creator, claimed he had been fired for poorly editing the Mother's Day image. Carlson accepted his story after Manners and co-conspirator Josh Pieters forged Kensington Palace employment documents.
Manners' fabricated employment letter included a clause stating that the palace could amputate one of his limbs if he failed his probation period. Despite the ridiculous nature of this document, Carlson's staff failed to notice it.
In an interview conducted in a London studio, Manners told Carlson that he had been tasked with editing out a Christmas tree from the photo, which was taken by Middleton's uncle. Carlson appeared satisfied with the interview, saying, "That was great."
However, Josh & Archie decided to blow their cover, fearing that the disinformation would be disseminated to Carlson's 12.6 million followers. Manners said, "We didn't want to be too worthy about it," adding that he had flattered Carlson by claiming he was giving him an exclusive.
Josh & Archie are known for their YouTube pranks, including tricking Carole Baskin and giving a fake award to Katie Hopkins. Deadline has contacted the Tucker Carlson Network for comment.
