Fox News contributor Kat Timpf gave birth to her first child last week, just hours after finding out she had breast cancer. Timpf revealed the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday (February 25), which she labeled an “unconventional birth announcement.” The regular Gutfeld! panelist first announced her pregnancy with her husband, Cameron Friscia, last July. “Last week, I welcomed my first child into the world. About fifteen hours before I went into labor, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Timpf wrote in her latest Instagram post. “Now, before you worry, my doctor says it’s Stage 0 and is confident that it almost certainly hasn’t spread.” The comedian joked, “As I’ve explained to the few people I’ve managed to tell about it so far: don’t freak out. It’s just, like, a little bit of cancer.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kat Timpf...
- 2/26/2025
- TV Insider
Fox News showed big gains across the board in the past month, in what it said was its highest rated February in its history.
Rivals MSNBC and CNN were well behind, but they did show improvement from a post-election fall off.
During the first full month of the Trump administration, Fox News averaged 3.09 million viewers in primetime, up 50% from the same month in 2024. MSNBC averaged 1.13 million, down 16%, and CNN averaged 553,000, down 3%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 387,000 viewers, up 68%, while CNN posted 122,000, up 5%, and MSNBC averaged 111,000, down 9%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 2 million, up 50%, compared to MSNBC with 638,000, down 25%, and CNN with 433,000, down 9%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 252,000, up 57%, compared to CNN with 82,000, down 6%, and MSNBC with 66,000, down 21%.
The Five was the top show, averaging 4.7 million total viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 4.19 million, Hannity with 3.6 million, Special Report with Bret Baier with 3.59 million and The Ingraham Angle with 3.49 million.
Rivals MSNBC and CNN were well behind, but they did show improvement from a post-election fall off.
During the first full month of the Trump administration, Fox News averaged 3.09 million viewers in primetime, up 50% from the same month in 2024. MSNBC averaged 1.13 million, down 16%, and CNN averaged 553,000, down 3%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 387,000 viewers, up 68%, while CNN posted 122,000, up 5%, and MSNBC averaged 111,000, down 9%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 2 million, up 50%, compared to MSNBC with 638,000, down 25%, and CNN with 433,000, down 9%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 252,000, up 57%, compared to CNN with 82,000, down 6%, and MSNBC with 66,000, down 21%.
The Five was the top show, averaging 4.7 million total viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 4.19 million, Hannity with 3.6 million, Special Report with Bret Baier with 3.59 million and The Ingraham Angle with 3.49 million.
- 2/25/2025
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Many Fox News viewers were furious on Tuesday night (February 11) after Greg Gutfeld‘s eponymous nightly show was bumped off the air for breaking news coverage. Gutfeld!, which airs at 10 pm Et on weeknights, was pulled at the last minute on Tuesday night due to breaking news coverage of an American hostage release. Instead, Sean Hannity covered the news of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel returning to Washington and meeting with President Donald Trump following his release from a Russian prison. Fogel was arrested in August 2021 by Russian authorities for trying to enter the country with 17 grams of medical marijuana. He was later sentenced to 14 years in prison. Gutfeld announced that his show wouldn’t be airing less than an hour before it was supposed to come on air. Taking to X, he wrote, “Gutfeld! will not air tonight due to breaking news coverage. For the latest, stay tuned to @FoxNews.
- 2/12/2025
- TV Insider
Greg Gutfeld celebrated the rapid dismantling of legacy media, imagining this week what “better opportunities” lie ahead for departing institutional figures like Andrea Mitchell, Jim Acosta and Chuck Todd.
The “Gutfeld!” host took the usual passing swipes at what are just a few examples of the departures, layoffs and ratings plunges that seem to be plaguing just about everyone in media – everyone but Fox News.
“The old guard is fleeing,” Gutfeld said in his Friday night monologue. “Andrea Mitchell says she’s bailing on MSNBC for better opportunities. And why not? I’m sure there’s a science museum somewhere that needs a medical skeleton.”
After scolding himself for the “terrible” joke, he moved on to Acosta.
“He just left CNN,” Gutfeld said, “a shock to CNN, who had no idea he still worked there.”
And then up popped a picture of former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd.
“And Chuck Todd is gone,...
The “Gutfeld!” host took the usual passing swipes at what are just a few examples of the departures, layoffs and ratings plunges that seem to be plaguing just about everyone in media – everyone but Fox News.
“The old guard is fleeing,” Gutfeld said in his Friday night monologue. “Andrea Mitchell says she’s bailing on MSNBC for better opportunities. And why not? I’m sure there’s a science museum somewhere that needs a medical skeleton.”
After scolding himself for the “terrible” joke, he moved on to Acosta.
“He just left CNN,” Gutfeld said, “a shock to CNN, who had no idea he still worked there.”
And then up popped a picture of former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd.
“And Chuck Todd is gone,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Fox News topped the ratings in January, posting big gains from a year earlier, while MSNBC saw signs that viewers were coming back after a post-election tune-out.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.78 million viewers, up 40% from the same month a year earlier, while MSNBC averaged 734,000, down 33%, and CNN posted 522,000, down 14%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 353,000, up 61%, compared to CNN with 118,000, down 5%, and MSNBC with 63,000, down 41%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.92 million viewers, up 53%, compared to MSNBC with 506,000, down 34%, and 421,000 for CNN, down 9%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 253,000, up 70%, followed by CNN with 80,000, down 7%, and MSNBC with 45,000, down 42%.
Fox News’ rivals are pointing to month-to-month comparisons for signs that viewers are returning to the news cycles. There is a bit of a caveat, given the December holiday period generally sees a viewership dip, while January was a particularly busy news month.
MSNBC said that it averaged 1.3 million primetime viewers last week,...
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.78 million viewers, up 40% from the same month a year earlier, while MSNBC averaged 734,000, down 33%, and CNN posted 522,000, down 14%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 353,000, up 61%, compared to CNN with 118,000, down 5%, and MSNBC with 63,000, down 41%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.92 million viewers, up 53%, compared to MSNBC with 506,000, down 34%, and 421,000 for CNN, down 9%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 253,000, up 70%, followed by CNN with 80,000, down 7%, and MSNBC with 45,000, down 42%.
Fox News’ rivals are pointing to month-to-month comparisons for signs that viewers are returning to the news cycles. There is a bit of a caveat, given the December holiday period generally sees a viewership dip, while January was a particularly busy news month.
MSNBC said that it averaged 1.3 million primetime viewers last week,...
- 1/29/2025
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The day is finally here. Donald Trump's inauguration will start his second term in the White House and begin a new era for the country. It also means a new day for late-night TV, with one show going to Washington, D.C. for the event.
Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon on January 20. The event, moved inside the Capitol due to cold weather, gives Trump the chance to deliver his inaugural address further laying out his plan for America over the next four years.
Fox News will send its late-night TV show, Gutfeld!, to Washington for the event. Host Greg Gutfeld plans to broadcast a special episode in front of a live studio audience on Monday, January 20. The show starts at 10 p.m. Et, giving Gutfeld plenty of time to sift through Trump's speech and the reaction.
Frequent Gutfeld! guests Kat Timpf and Tyrus Murdoch...
Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon on January 20. The event, moved inside the Capitol due to cold weather, gives Trump the chance to deliver his inaugural address further laying out his plan for America over the next four years.
Fox News will send its late-night TV show, Gutfeld!, to Washington for the event. Host Greg Gutfeld plans to broadcast a special episode in front of a live studio audience on Monday, January 20. The show starts at 10 p.m. Et, giving Gutfeld plenty of time to sift through Trump's speech and the reaction.
Frequent Gutfeld! guests Kat Timpf and Tyrus Murdoch...
- 1/20/2025
- by Matt Moore
- Last Night On
(Courtesy image)
Fox News Media’s streaming television platform Fox Nation is leaning further into stand-up comedy.
Next Monday, Fox Nation will debut “No Pardon Needed with Tyler Fischer,” a 45-minute special taped at Comedy Mothership, a comedy club based in Austin owned by fellow comedian Joe Rogan.
The special will see Fischer take a satirical look at the state of political affairs, using a mixture of commentary and impersonations of President-elect Donald Trump, outgoing President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Elon Musk and others.
“Delivering an unapologetic performance, Fischer captures everything from saying goodbye to the Biden years, imagining alternate political realities and more, just in time for the incoming administration to take office,” a Fox News Media spokesperson said in a statement.
Fischer is likely to be well-recognized by Fox Nation’s audience: He has appeared numerous times on “Gutfeld!,” the late night, comedy-infused talk show program...
Fox News Media’s streaming television platform Fox Nation is leaning further into stand-up comedy.
Next Monday, Fox Nation will debut “No Pardon Needed with Tyler Fischer,” a 45-minute special taped at Comedy Mothership, a comedy club based in Austin owned by fellow comedian Joe Rogan.
The special will see Fischer take a satirical look at the state of political affairs, using a mixture of commentary and impersonations of President-elect Donald Trump, outgoing President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Elon Musk and others.
“Delivering an unapologetic performance, Fischer captures everything from saying goodbye to the Biden years, imagining alternate political realities and more, just in time for the incoming administration to take office,” a Fox News Media spokesperson said in a statement.
Fischer is likely to be well-recognized by Fox Nation’s audience: He has appeared numerous times on “Gutfeld!,” the late night, comedy-infused talk show program...
- 1/16/2025
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
The past year, 2024, was supposed to be a big audience uplift for major cable news networks: A presidential election, with proven ratings getter Donald Trump as one of the major players.
While Fox News, MSNBC and CNN did see a rise in their ratings, the latter two networks saw a big post-election drop off as politics weary viewers tuned out after Trump’s victory and Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss.
The question for 2025 is whether those regular viewers come back after a bit of a break from burnout, as some executives expect, or if their habits turn to other sources, like ideologically friendly podcasts or digital streaming.
What’s more, the coming year will likely see major changes at MSNBC and CNN, as the former prepares to separate itself from the Comcast mothership, and the latter undergoes an overhaul to integrate CNN.com and digital video.
Fox News topped primetime, averaging 2.38 million viewers,...
While Fox News, MSNBC and CNN did see a rise in their ratings, the latter two networks saw a big post-election drop off as politics weary viewers tuned out after Trump’s victory and Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss.
The question for 2025 is whether those regular viewers come back after a bit of a break from burnout, as some executives expect, or if their habits turn to other sources, like ideologically friendly podcasts or digital streaming.
What’s more, the coming year will likely see major changes at MSNBC and CNN, as the former prepares to separate itself from the Comcast mothership, and the latter undergoes an overhaul to integrate CNN.com and digital video.
Fox News topped primetime, averaging 2.38 million viewers,...
- 12/31/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Chelsea Handler has spent 25 years in the entertainment industry, meaning she's crossed paths with countless celebrities. But one actor in particular so annoyed Handler that she banned him from her talk show.
A major aspect of Handler's appeal during her run on Chelsea Lately and Netflix's Chelsea was her ability to talk to anyone. The comedian had no problem discussing any topic and could put her guests at ease.
However, actor and comedian Russell Brand pushed Handler to her limits and seemingly broke the late-night host's goodwill. Brand visited Handler three times during the seven seasons Chelsea Lately aired on E!. But Handler made sure there was never going to be a fourth time.
Handler described Brand as a "pain in the a**" in an interview with Grazia magazine (via Her). "I would never want him back," Handler said. "He stopped all of our production schedules because he needed...
A major aspect of Handler's appeal during her run on Chelsea Lately and Netflix's Chelsea was her ability to talk to anyone. The comedian had no problem discussing any topic and could put her guests at ease.
However, actor and comedian Russell Brand pushed Handler to her limits and seemingly broke the late-night host's goodwill. Brand visited Handler three times during the seven seasons Chelsea Lately aired on E!. But Handler made sure there was never going to be a fourth time.
Handler described Brand as a "pain in the a**" in an interview with Grazia magazine (via Her). "I would never want him back," Handler said. "He stopped all of our production schedules because he needed...
- 11/20/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Last Night On
The ratings are in, and Fox News is officially the winner of the 2024 election, TheWrap has exclusively learned. From Nov. 4 to 10, the network was the No. 1 network on all of television with weekday primetime viewers, beating both its cable and broadcast competitors.
During weekday primetime ratings for the week, which monitor 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Et, Fox News Channel averaged 5.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. Fox News was followed by ABC, which led the broadcast networks with an average of 4.9 million viewers. As for CBS and NBC, both averaged 4.1 million viewers.
In total day from Monday to Sunday, Fox News reported an average of 2.6 million viewers and 472,000 in the 25-54 demo. This marked Fox News’ best week across both primetime and total day since November 2020. Overall, the network commanded 60% of the cable news audience share in both total day and primetime compared to CNN’s 16% and MSNBC’s 21%.
Looking at the total week,...
During weekday primetime ratings for the week, which monitor 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Et, Fox News Channel averaged 5.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. Fox News was followed by ABC, which led the broadcast networks with an average of 4.9 million viewers. As for CBS and NBC, both averaged 4.1 million viewers.
In total day from Monday to Sunday, Fox News reported an average of 2.6 million viewers and 472,000 in the 25-54 demo. This marked Fox News’ best week across both primetime and total day since November 2020. Overall, the network commanded 60% of the cable news audience share in both total day and primetime compared to CNN’s 16% and MSNBC’s 21%.
Looking at the total week,...
- 11/12/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Fox News said no employee of or freelancer for the network penned jokes for former president Donald Trump’s speech at Thursday night’s Al Smith Dinner fundraiser — contrary to claims Trump made on the network’s air Friday morning.
In an Oct. 18 appearance on “Fox & Friends,” show host Steve Doocy commented to Trump, “Your material is real funny, who wrote it?” (via Mediaite). Trump replied, “Well, I’ve had a lot of people helping, a lot of people. A couple of people from Fox, actually — I shouldn’t say that, but they wrote some jokes, and for the most part, I didn’t like any of them.”
But Fox News said that’s false. “Fox News confirmed that no employee or freelancer wrote the jokes” for Trump, a spokesperson for the network said in a statement to Variety.
Trump did receive several jokes for the event that were...
In an Oct. 18 appearance on “Fox & Friends,” show host Steve Doocy commented to Trump, “Your material is real funny, who wrote it?” (via Mediaite). Trump replied, “Well, I’ve had a lot of people helping, a lot of people. A couple of people from Fox, actually — I shouldn’t say that, but they wrote some jokes, and for the most part, I didn’t like any of them.”
But Fox News said that’s false. “Fox News confirmed that no employee or freelancer wrote the jokes” for Trump, a spokesperson for the network said in a statement to Variety.
Trump did receive several jokes for the event that were...
- 10/18/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
“Gutfeld!” ratings soared in the third quarter of 2024, with recent shows even outpacing late night interviews with VP Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
“Gutfeld!” recently delivered its highest-rated quarter to date, with its third quarter of 2024 with an average 2.8 million viewers and 413,000 in 25-54 demo during the 10 p.m. Et hour, according to Nielsen, outpacing its cable news competition as well as other broadcast and late night shows, including NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”
As “Gutfeld!” hosted Donald Trump in his first late night appearance since a 2016 interview with Fallon, the Fox News show scored its highest-rated telecast ever on Sept. 18 with an average viewership of 4.9 million and 744,000 viewers in the 25-54 demo.
As “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” welcomed Harris on Monday, Oct. 7, the ABC late...
“Gutfeld!” recently delivered its highest-rated quarter to date, with its third quarter of 2024 with an average 2.8 million viewers and 413,000 in 25-54 demo during the 10 p.m. Et hour, according to Nielsen, outpacing its cable news competition as well as other broadcast and late night shows, including NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”
As “Gutfeld!” hosted Donald Trump in his first late night appearance since a 2016 interview with Fallon, the Fox News show scored its highest-rated telecast ever on Sept. 18 with an average viewership of 4.9 million and 744,000 viewers in the 25-54 demo.
As “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” welcomed Harris on Monday, Oct. 7, the ABC late...
- 10/11/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses supporters of her presidential campaign in Glendale, Arizona on August 9, 2024. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)
An exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on MSNBC wasn’t enough to topple the Fox News Channel from its ratings perch, according to preliminary Nielsen data reviewed by The Desk.
The interview on Wednesday drew 1.738 million overall viewers to MSNBC during the 7 p.m. hour, when the network airs “All In with Chris Hayes.” During the show, MSNBC aired its sit-down interview between Harris and MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle, who hosts her own program called “The 11th Hour” for the network.
While the show saw an increase in overall viewers compared to a normal edition of All In, the interview with Harris drew fewer overall viewers than “The Ingraham Angle” on Fox News, which saw an audience of 2.2 million tune in during the same hour.
Fox News also had...
An exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on MSNBC wasn’t enough to topple the Fox News Channel from its ratings perch, according to preliminary Nielsen data reviewed by The Desk.
The interview on Wednesday drew 1.738 million overall viewers to MSNBC during the 7 p.m. hour, when the network airs “All In with Chris Hayes.” During the show, MSNBC aired its sit-down interview between Harris and MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle, who hosts her own program called “The 11th Hour” for the network.
While the show saw an increase in overall viewers compared to a normal edition of All In, the interview with Harris drew fewer overall viewers than “The Ingraham Angle” on Fox News, which saw an audience of 2.2 million tune in during the same hour.
Fox News also had...
- 9/26/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Howard Stern and Donald Trump were locked in a war of words this week after the SiriusXM radio host shared some blunt opinions about Trump supporters. Stern said that he has no respect for Americans who vote for Trump for president, which prompted Trump to claim Stern “went woke” and lost radio listeners as a result.
“This whole idea of you like me, you are good, and if you don’t, you are bad… I’ve been the victim of this,” Stern said during a recent episode of “The Howard Stern Show” (via The Daily Beast). “I don’t agree with Trump politically, I don’t think he should be anywhere near the White House. I don’t hate the guy. I hate the people who vote for him. I think they’re stupid. I do. I’ll be honest with you, I have no respect for you.”
Stern added...
“This whole idea of you like me, you are good, and if you don’t, you are bad… I’ve been the victim of this,” Stern said during a recent episode of “The Howard Stern Show” (via The Daily Beast). “I don’t agree with Trump politically, I don’t think he should be anywhere near the White House. I don’t hate the guy. I hate the people who vote for him. I think they’re stupid. I do. I’ll be honest with you, I have no respect for you.”
Stern added...
- 9/20/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Former President Donald Trump appears on an episode of the Fox News Channel’s late night show “Gutfeld!” (Courtesy photo)
The Fox News Channel’s late night comedy-talk program Gutfeld! earned its highest ratings ever thanks to an appearance by former President Donald Trump.
The show, taped on Wednesday and aired in prime-time, drew 4.9 million viewers, including 744,000 viewers among adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), the key demographic most-attractive to cable news advertisers.
It was Trump’s first late night appearance since 2016, when he appeared on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” while running as the Republican nominee for the White House. Trump won the election in 2016, only to lose as an incumbent in 2020; he is running for a second term in the White House this year.
Gutfeld! consistently scores as the highest-rated late night talk show program on network television, earning higher marks compared to similar fare on ABC,...
The Fox News Channel’s late night comedy-talk program Gutfeld! earned its highest ratings ever thanks to an appearance by former President Donald Trump.
The show, taped on Wednesday and aired in prime-time, drew 4.9 million viewers, including 744,000 viewers among adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), the key demographic most-attractive to cable news advertisers.
It was Trump’s first late night appearance since 2016, when he appeared on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” while running as the Republican nominee for the White House. Trump won the election in 2016, only to lose as an incumbent in 2020; he is running for a second term in the White House this year.
Gutfeld! consistently scores as the highest-rated late night talk show program on network television, earning higher marks compared to similar fare on ABC,...
- 9/20/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Former President Donald Trump appears on an episode of the Fox News Channel’s late night show “Gutfeld!” (Courtesy photo)
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to appear on the Fox News Channel’s late night talk program “Gutfeld!” on Wednesday, the network announced this week.
The program, hosted by Greg Gutfeld, will feature an in-studio appearance from the Republican presidential nominee for the White House, a spokesperson said in a statement.
Trump and Gutfeld will be joined by other Fox News Channel personalities, including comedians Kat Timpf and Tyrus and “Outnumbered” host Emily Compagno. A live studio audience will be in attendance during the appearance, a spokesperson affirmed.
The episode, which will be taped earlier in the day, is set to air on the Fox News Channel on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Pacific). It will mark Trump’s first appearance on a late night talk...
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to appear on the Fox News Channel’s late night talk program “Gutfeld!” on Wednesday, the network announced this week.
The program, hosted by Greg Gutfeld, will feature an in-studio appearance from the Republican presidential nominee for the White House, a spokesperson said in a statement.
Trump and Gutfeld will be joined by other Fox News Channel personalities, including comedians Kat Timpf and Tyrus and “Outnumbered” host Emily Compagno. A live studio audience will be in attendance during the appearance, a spokesperson affirmed.
The episode, which will be taped earlier in the day, is set to air on the Fox News Channel on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Pacific). It will mark Trump’s first appearance on a late night talk...
- 9/18/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Working for Fox News comes with a lot of assumptions.
Just ask Kat Timpf. The whip-smart co-host of “Gutfeld!” and Fox News analyst is a one-woman wrecking ball when it comes to shattering those expectations. She’s not Maga. (“Trump? My guy who I’ve never even voted for?”) Nor is she one of those Never Trumpers longing for a next-gen Bush-Cheney ticket. (“The Department of Defense — more like the ‘Department of War Makes Money.’”) And she can’t be labeled heterosexual. In fact, she opens her latest book, “I Used to Like You Until …: (How Binary Thinking Divides Us),” with a hilarious reveal about a budding romance with a woman that was thwarted by the woman’s mother. Plot twist: The mom wasn’t a Bible-thumping Evangelical Christian but “a very, very, very feminist gender studies professor” who was horrified that her daughter was holed up in...
Just ask Kat Timpf. The whip-smart co-host of “Gutfeld!” and Fox News analyst is a one-woman wrecking ball when it comes to shattering those expectations. She’s not Maga. (“Trump? My guy who I’ve never even voted for?”) Nor is she one of those Never Trumpers longing for a next-gen Bush-Cheney ticket. (“The Department of Defense — more like the ‘Department of War Makes Money.’”) And she can’t be labeled heterosexual. In fact, she opens her latest book, “I Used to Like You Until …: (How Binary Thinking Divides Us),” with a hilarious reveal about a budding romance with a woman that was thwarted by the woman’s mother. Plot twist: The mom wasn’t a Bible-thumping Evangelical Christian but “a very, very, very feminist gender studies professor” who was horrified that her daughter was holed up in...
- 9/6/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.)
Fox News Channel (Fnc) finished the month of August as the most watched network in all of cable, dominating total day and prime-time viewers and coming only behind Olympics-focused USA Network in the 25-54 demo. According to Nielsen, Fnc occupied nearly half of the total day (47 percent) and prime-time (45 percent) audience share. As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) commenced in Chicago, Il (August 19th through August 22nd) Fnc secured its spot as most watched for combined overall convention coverage, averaging 4.5 million viewers and 731,000 in the 25-54 demo during prime-time for the DNC and RNC. In contrast, CNN had 2.3 million viewer and 614,000 in 25-54 demo and MSNBC drew 3.2 million and 516,000 in 25-54 demo. Fnc finished the week...
(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.)
Fox News Channel (Fnc) finished the month of August as the most watched network in all of cable, dominating total day and prime-time viewers and coming only behind Olympics-focused USA Network in the 25-54 demo. According to Nielsen, Fnc occupied nearly half of the total day (47 percent) and prime-time (45 percent) audience share. As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) commenced in Chicago, Il (August 19th through August 22nd) Fnc secured its spot as most watched for combined overall convention coverage, averaging 4.5 million viewers and 731,000 in the 25-54 demo during prime-time for the DNC and RNC. In contrast, CNN had 2.3 million viewer and 614,000 in 25-54 demo and MSNBC drew 3.2 million and 516,000 in 25-54 demo. Fnc finished the week...
- 8/28/2024
- by Fox News Media (press release)
- The Desk
Cable news networks continued to see a campaign 2024 ratings bounce in August, which saw the Democratic National Convention and a tightened presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Fox News topped primetime, averaging 2.27 million viewers, up 12% from the same period in 2023. MSNBC was up 18% to 1.83 million, and CNN grew by 49% to 1.08 million. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 288,000, up 15%, compared to 246,000 for MSNBC, up 46%, and 240,000 for CNN, up 63%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.43 million, up 22%, followed by MSNBC with 1.02 million, up 8% and CNN with 615,000, up 13%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 190,000, up 32%, followed by CNN with 123,000, up 17%, and 121,000 for MSNBC, up 12%.
Fox News’ The Five was the top regularly scheduled program in cable news, averaging 3.29 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.97 million, Hannity with 2.61 million, Gutfeld! with 2.55 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.44 million.
In adults 25-54, Gutfeld! topped with an average of 365,000 viewers,...
Fox News topped primetime, averaging 2.27 million viewers, up 12% from the same period in 2023. MSNBC was up 18% to 1.83 million, and CNN grew by 49% to 1.08 million. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 288,000, up 15%, compared to 246,000 for MSNBC, up 46%, and 240,000 for CNN, up 63%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.43 million, up 22%, followed by MSNBC with 1.02 million, up 8% and CNN with 615,000, up 13%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 190,000, up 32%, followed by CNN with 123,000, up 17%, and 121,000 for MSNBC, up 12%.
Fox News’ The Five was the top regularly scheduled program in cable news, averaging 3.29 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.97 million, Hannity with 2.61 million, Gutfeld! with 2.55 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.44 million.
In adults 25-54, Gutfeld! topped with an average of 365,000 viewers,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News’ Gutfeld! hit the highest numbers across the late-night-show board last week following the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19. Gutfeld! is hosted by Greg Gutfeld, who also co-hosts The Five. According to Nielsen ratings, Gutfeld! brought in 1.65 million total average viewers and 293,000 viewers in the demo between Aug. 19 through Aug. 22. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert followed closely with 1.62 million total viewers and 287,000 demo viewers within the same time frame. Jimmy Kimmel Live! had 799,000 viewers and 170,000 demo viewers. Earlier this year in April, Fox News announced that it had signed Gutfeld to a new, multi-year contract following the end of the first quarter after Gutfeld’s late night show ended with high viewership among viewers age 25-54, trailing behind Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon‘s shows, respectively. Gutfeld! blends humor and conservative political satire with a news-focused panel discussion and has being airing since 2021. “Since joining the network in...
- 8/27/2024
- TV Insider
The newsroom of the Fox News Channel appears in an undated photographer. (Image courtesy Fox Corporation)
(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.)
Fox News Media (Fnm) will present special programming surrounding the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) beginning Sunday, August 18th through Friday, August 23rd. Originating from Chicago, Illinois, the network’s convention coverage will be available across all of Fox News Media’s signature platforms, including Fox News Channel (Fnc), Fox Business Network (Fbn), Fox News Audio, Fox News Digital and Fox Nation.
Fnc will commence its special coverage from Chicago on Sunday with Fox News Sunday anchored by Shannon Bream (check your local listings). From 10 Am-12 Pm/Et on Fnc, Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino will anchor America’s Newsroom, followed by Outnumbered at 12 Pm/Et, America Reports from 1-3 Pm/Et, The Story with Martha MacCallum at 3 Pm/Et and...
(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.)
Fox News Media (Fnm) will present special programming surrounding the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) beginning Sunday, August 18th through Friday, August 23rd. Originating from Chicago, Illinois, the network’s convention coverage will be available across all of Fox News Media’s signature platforms, including Fox News Channel (Fnc), Fox Business Network (Fbn), Fox News Audio, Fox News Digital and Fox Nation.
Fnc will commence its special coverage from Chicago on Sunday with Fox News Sunday anchored by Shannon Bream (check your local listings). From 10 Am-12 Pm/Et on Fnc, Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino will anchor America’s Newsroom, followed by Outnumbered at 12 Pm/Et, America Reports from 1-3 Pm/Et, The Story with Martha MacCallum at 3 Pm/Et and...
- 8/12/2024
- by Fox News Media (press release)
- The Desk
After Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Greg Gutfeld will be live to riff on it.
Fox News says that Gutfeld will host special editions of his show Gutfeld! live at 11 p.m. during the week of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, following Fox’s live coverage of the proceedings.
Gutfeld will be joined by panelists Kat Timpf, George “Tyrus” Murdoch and two guests, who will “break down the headlines from the convention as well as other news of the day with their signature satirical banter.”
Gutfeld! normally runs at 10, but is being preempted for DNC coverage.
Gutfeld hosted similar live shows after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but for the DNC he will work out of his New York studio, rather than from Chicago where the convention is being held. He will have a live studio audience in New York, the first time the show will...
Fox News says that Gutfeld will host special editions of his show Gutfeld! live at 11 p.m. during the week of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, following Fox’s live coverage of the proceedings.
Gutfeld will be joined by panelists Kat Timpf, George “Tyrus” Murdoch and two guests, who will “break down the headlines from the convention as well as other news of the day with their signature satirical banter.”
Gutfeld! normally runs at 10, but is being preempted for DNC coverage.
Gutfeld hosted similar live shows after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, but for the DNC he will work out of his New York studio, rather than from Chicago where the convention is being held. He will have a live studio audience in New York, the first time the show will...
- 8/6/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox News anchors Martha MacCallum (center left) and Bret Baier (center right) host the network’s coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention from Milwaukee. (Courtesy photo)
The Fox News Channel scored the highest ratings of any broadcast or cable network for its multi-night coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, according to data from Nielsen.
More than 10.3 million people tuned in to watch former President Donald Trump accept the Republican nomination, marking the highest program of the year and outpacing CNN’s presidential debate in June, the network said in a press release. Of those that watched, 2.1 million were in the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), the group most-attractive to cable news advertisers. The figures included the Fox News broadcast and a simulcast on Fox Business Network.
Across all four nights of the RNC, Fox News averaged 6.7 million overall viewers and 1.1 million in...
The Fox News Channel scored the highest ratings of any broadcast or cable network for its multi-night coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, according to data from Nielsen.
More than 10.3 million people tuned in to watch former President Donald Trump accept the Republican nomination, marking the highest program of the year and outpacing CNN’s presidential debate in June, the network said in a press release. Of those that watched, 2.1 million were in the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), the group most-attractive to cable news advertisers. The figures included the Fox News broadcast and a simulcast on Fox Business Network.
Across all four nights of the RNC, Fox News averaged 6.7 million overall viewers and 1.1 million in...
- 7/21/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Former President Donald Trump is covered by members of U.S. Secret Service after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Trump Campaign Office/Handout)
Ongoing coverage of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump helped the Fox News Channel grab its highest weekly ratings since the 2020 presidential election.
Nielsen data provided by the network in a press release showed Fox News was the most-watched channel from Monday, July 8 through Sunday, July 14, with prime-time shows “Gutfeld!” and “Jesse Watters Primetime” grabbing the most viewers since each program launched.
The channel outpaced rivals CNN and MSNBC by drawing an average of 3.9 million viewers during the week, including 566,000 in the demographic of viewers between the ages of 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), which are the most-attractive to cable TV advertisers.
In total day ratings, Fox News had an average of 2.1 million viewers over a 24-hour period starting at 6 a.
Ongoing coverage of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump helped the Fox News Channel grab its highest weekly ratings since the 2020 presidential election.
Nielsen data provided by the network in a press release showed Fox News was the most-watched channel from Monday, July 8 through Sunday, July 14, with prime-time shows “Gutfeld!” and “Jesse Watters Primetime” grabbing the most viewers since each program launched.
The channel outpaced rivals CNN and MSNBC by drawing an average of 3.9 million viewers during the week, including 566,000 in the demographic of viewers between the ages of 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), which are the most-attractive to cable TV advertisers.
In total day ratings, Fox News had an average of 2.1 million viewers over a 24-hour period starting at 6 a.
- 7/17/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
The Fox News Channel marked 90 consecutive quarters as the top cable news channel in prime-time at the end of June, with programs like “Jesse Watters Primetime” and “Gutfeld!” continuing to resonate with late-night TV audiences.
Fox News was the only network to log viewership growth in terms of overall and key demographic viewers from April 1 to June 30, compared to the same time period in 2023, according to a review of Nielsen ratings. Meanwhile, CNN and MSNBC showed a double-digit drop in ratings over the same period of time, with CNN hitting a 33-year low in total day and key demographic viewership.
Fox News had 89 of the top 100 shows in terms of overall viewers during Q2, while MSNBC had eight shows and CNN had just three. The panel discussion show “The Five,” which airs just before prime-time,...
The Fox News Channel marked 90 consecutive quarters as the top cable news channel in prime-time at the end of June, with programs like “Jesse Watters Primetime” and “Gutfeld!” continuing to resonate with late-night TV audiences.
Fox News was the only network to log viewership growth in terms of overall and key demographic viewers from April 1 to June 30, compared to the same time period in 2023, according to a review of Nielsen ratings. Meanwhile, CNN and MSNBC showed a double-digit drop in ratings over the same period of time, with CNN hitting a 33-year low in total day and key demographic viewership.
Fox News had 89 of the top 100 shows in terms of overall viewers during Q2, while MSNBC had eight shows and CNN had just three. The panel discussion show “The Five,” which airs just before prime-time,...
- 7/2/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Think of it as a vice presidential edition of The Apprentice.
Fox News on Wednesday will kick off a series in which its Fox & Friends co-hosts interview people who are on the short list to be former President Donald Trump’s VP pick.
Fox says that Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum have committed so far.
The series will be structured as two-parters, with the first half focusing on policy, as well as “why they would be the best candidate and what their top priorities would be if chosen as the vice-presidential pick.” The second half would see them joined by the spouses (or in the case of Scott, his fiancée) to discuss their personal qualities. The series will run on Fox & Friends, the channel’s morning show.
Vance will kick things off on Wednesday, June 26, with Lawrence Jones interviewing him and his wife,...
Fox News on Wednesday will kick off a series in which its Fox & Friends co-hosts interview people who are on the short list to be former President Donald Trump’s VP pick.
Fox says that Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum have committed so far.
The series will be structured as two-parters, with the first half focusing on policy, as well as “why they would be the best candidate and what their top priorities would be if chosen as the vice-presidential pick.” The second half would see them joined by the spouses (or in the case of Scott, his fiancée) to discuss their personal qualities. The series will run on Fox & Friends, the channel’s morning show.
Vance will kick things off on Wednesday, June 26, with Lawrence Jones interviewing him and his wife,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Greg Gutfeld is going to get a workout during the Republican National Convention.
The Fox News opinion host will hold forth in front of a live studio audience at 11 p.m. on each night of the RNC, slated to take place in Milwaukee from July 15 to July 18. His “Gutfeld!” has helped Fox News go after the audience that might otherwise seek late-night-style humor from long-running programs on NBC, ABC, CBS and Comedy Central.
Many of the nation’s late-night programs are taped earlier in the evening, but CBS’ “The Late Show” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” are known for breaking tradition and going live late at night when big political events take place, the better to offer fresh commentary on important developments. During the RNC, “Gutfeld!” will vie with “The Daily Show” in the same time slot on the east coast, and, in its second half hour, compete with CBS’ Stephen Colbert,...
The Fox News opinion host will hold forth in front of a live studio audience at 11 p.m. on each night of the RNC, slated to take place in Milwaukee from July 15 to July 18. His “Gutfeld!” has helped Fox News go after the audience that might otherwise seek late-night-style humor from long-running programs on NBC, ABC, CBS and Comedy Central.
Many of the nation’s late-night programs are taped earlier in the evening, but CBS’ “The Late Show” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” are known for breaking tradition and going live late at night when big political events take place, the better to offer fresh commentary on important developments. During the RNC, “Gutfeld!” will vie with “The Daily Show” in the same time slot on the east coast, and, in its second half hour, compete with CBS’ Stephen Colbert,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Fox News saw double digit ratings growth during the month of May, as all cable networks some some year-over-year total viewership uptick with Donald Trump’s hush money trial dominating the coverage.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2 million viewers, up 41% from the same month a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.16 million, about the same as last year, and CNN averaged 518,000, up 5%.
It was a mixed picture in the 25-54 demo. Fox News averaged 199,000, up 47% from a year earlier, compared to 110,000 for MSNBC, down 8% and CNN with 96,000, down 15%.
Another potential factor in Fox News’ ratings gains: In May 2023, Fox News saw a primetime ratings dip after the network parted ways with its top personality, Tucker Carlson, and initially filled the slot with guest hosts. The network has seen some audience recovery since Jesse Watters filled the slot permanently. In his last full month on the air, Carlson averaged 3.25 million viewers in March,...
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2 million viewers, up 41% from the same month a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.16 million, about the same as last year, and CNN averaged 518,000, up 5%.
It was a mixed picture in the 25-54 demo. Fox News averaged 199,000, up 47% from a year earlier, compared to 110,000 for MSNBC, down 8% and CNN with 96,000, down 15%.
Another potential factor in Fox News’ ratings gains: In May 2023, Fox News saw a primetime ratings dip after the network parted ways with its top personality, Tucker Carlson, and initially filled the slot with guest hosts. The network has seen some audience recovery since Jesse Watters filled the slot permanently. In his last full month on the air, Carlson averaged 3.25 million viewers in March,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
Fox News Channel continued to exert its dominance over its cable news peers during the month of May, delivering nearly four times the number of viewers in prime-time compared to CNN and grabbing its largest audience for that programming block since March of last year.
Nearly all the top 100 cable news shows in terms of overall viewership were broadcast by Fox News in May, according to Nielsen ratings data. Fox News had 97 of the top 100 shows among the demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 (A25-54), which are most-attractive to cable news advertisers. The channel had 94 of the top 100 shows in terms of overall viewers, Nielsen data showed.
In total-dating ratings, Fox News had an average of 1.3 million overall viewers and 147,000 in the A25-54 demographic. The total viewership figure was 176 percent...
Fox News Channel continued to exert its dominance over its cable news peers during the month of May, delivering nearly four times the number of viewers in prime-time compared to CNN and grabbing its largest audience for that programming block since March of last year.
Nearly all the top 100 cable news shows in terms of overall viewership were broadcast by Fox News in May, according to Nielsen ratings data. Fox News had 97 of the top 100 shows among the demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 (A25-54), which are most-attractive to cable news advertisers. The channel had 94 of the top 100 shows in terms of overall viewers, Nielsen data showed.
In total-dating ratings, Fox News had an average of 1.3 million overall viewers and 147,000 in the A25-54 demographic. The total viewership figure was 176 percent...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Greg Gutfeld welcomed fellow late-night talk show host Bill Maher to his Fox News program this past Monday, and viewers were apparently quite intrigued.
In fact, the Monday, May 20, 2024 installment of Gutfeld! featuring the Real Time host is now the most-watched episode in the show’s history, having delivered nearly 2.9 million live-plus-same-day viewers in the 10 p.m. Et timeslot. Those numbers will grow a bit once delayed data arrives in the coming days.
Additionally, Gutfeld! , which debuted in 2021, was the most-watched cable news program in the A25-54 demo this past Monday, having averaged 342,000 viewers from the measurement. Fox News Channel’s late night-style program consistently beats its 10 p.m. cable news counterparts in several different audience measurements, including total viewers, P25-54 and 18-49.
Gutfeld! is posting year-over-year viewership growth. Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data for May 2024 to-date, the program is averaging 2,235,000 total viewers, 276,000 P25-54 and 151,000 P18-49 in the 10 p.
In fact, the Monday, May 20, 2024 installment of Gutfeld! featuring the Real Time host is now the most-watched episode in the show’s history, having delivered nearly 2.9 million live-plus-same-day viewers in the 10 p.m. Et timeslot. Those numbers will grow a bit once delayed data arrives in the coming days.
Additionally, Gutfeld! , which debuted in 2021, was the most-watched cable news program in the A25-54 demo this past Monday, having averaged 342,000 viewers from the measurement. Fox News Channel’s late night-style program consistently beats its 10 p.m. cable news counterparts in several different audience measurements, including total viewers, P25-54 and 18-49.
Gutfeld! is posting year-over-year viewership growth. Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data for May 2024 to-date, the program is averaging 2,235,000 total viewers, 276,000 P25-54 and 151,000 P18-49 in the 10 p.
- 5/22/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Fox News continued its dominance in the April ratings, while network coverage of Donald Trump’s hush money trial has failed to produce blockbuster viewership.
In fact, all the major cable news networks saw a drop off in the key 25-54 demo versus a year ago.
Working against the networks is the fact that the television coverage of the Trump trial is prohibited in the courtroom, leaving it to correspondents to check in with regular reports along with an assortment of legal analysts. CNN and MSNBC have added scrolls on the side of their screens with real time text updates from the courthouse.
In primetime, Fox News topped with an average of 1.98 million viewers, down 5% versus 2023, compared to MSNBC with 1.25 million, down 5%, and CNN with 624,000, up 6%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 9%, compared to MSNBC with 114,000, down 3%, and CNN with 113,000, down 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.27 million,...
In fact, all the major cable news networks saw a drop off in the key 25-54 demo versus a year ago.
Working against the networks is the fact that the television coverage of the Trump trial is prohibited in the courtroom, leaving it to correspondents to check in with regular reports along with an assortment of legal analysts. CNN and MSNBC have added scrolls on the side of their screens with real time text updates from the courthouse.
In primetime, Fox News topped with an average of 1.98 million viewers, down 5% versus 2023, compared to MSNBC with 1.25 million, down 5%, and CNN with 624,000, up 6%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 9%, compared to MSNBC with 114,000, down 3%, and CNN with 113,000, down 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.27 million,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
There are a variety of metrics that networks and others use to measure the success of a late-night talk show. Fox News is quick to point out that their 10 p.m. late-night style show Gutfeld! actually gets more live-plus-same day viewers than any of the traditional late-night talk shows. But if you factor in delayed viewing, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert takes the lead. And if you count views on digital platforms like YouTube and TikTok, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is top dog.
Which got us wondering: What other metrics might one use to measure the success of these shows?
This being late night, naturally we thought of laughter. So we sent our intrepid screen timer Matthew Stewart (the wizard behind our weekly SNL screen time tallies) out to answer the question no one ever asked: Which late-night talk show gets the most laughs per minute?
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Which got us wondering: What other metrics might one use to measure the success of these shows?
This being late night, naturally we thought of laughter. So we sent our intrepid screen timer Matthew Stewart (the wizard behind our weekly SNL screen time tallies) out to answer the question no one ever asked: Which late-night talk show gets the most laughs per minute?
Continue...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
Talk show host Greg Gutfeld has signed a new multi-year agreement with Fox News Media that will keep his comedy-driven late night show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel for a while longer.
As part of the deal, Gutfeld will continue his duties as a panelist on “The Five,” Fox News Media’s late afternoon political roundtable discussion program, and will produce the occasional show for Fox News Media’s streaming service, Fox Nation.
“Greg is a true original whose trademark political and cultural commentary, humor and gifted writing has deeply connected and grown with our audience for more than 17 years,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement on Thursday. “Upon launching Gutfeld! three years ago, he rapidly disrupted the status quo to become the most-watched host in the genre,...
Talk show host Greg Gutfeld has signed a new multi-year agreement with Fox News Media that will keep his comedy-driven late night show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel for a while longer.
As part of the deal, Gutfeld will continue his duties as a panelist on “The Five,” Fox News Media’s late afternoon political roundtable discussion program, and will produce the occasional show for Fox News Media’s streaming service, Fox Nation.
“Greg is a true original whose trademark political and cultural commentary, humor and gifted writing has deeply connected and grown with our audience for more than 17 years,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement on Thursday. “Upon launching Gutfeld! three years ago, he rapidly disrupted the status quo to become the most-watched host in the genre,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Greg Gutfeld and Fox News Media have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, in which he will continue as host of the opinion/comedy show Gutfeld! and co-host on The Five. He also will occasionally host and produce programming for subscription streaming service Fox Nation.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The network added Gutfeld’s show to its weeknight lineup three years ago, and it’s been one of the Fox News success stories. In the most recent quarter, the show topped in the 25-54 demo, averaging 304,000 viewers. It also was in the top five in total viewers in March, averaging 2.19 million. The Five, in which Gutfeld is among the panelists, was the top cable news show last quarter, averaging 3.04 million viewers.
Fox News launched Gutfeld! in the 11 p.m. Et slot as a late rival to broadcast network mainstays. The show, which features George “Tyrus” Murdoch and Kat Timpf,...
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The network added Gutfeld’s show to its weeknight lineup three years ago, and it’s been one of the Fox News success stories. In the most recent quarter, the show topped in the 25-54 demo, averaging 304,000 viewers. It also was in the top five in total viewers in March, averaging 2.19 million. The Five, in which Gutfeld is among the panelists, was the top cable news show last quarter, averaging 3.04 million viewers.
Fox News launched Gutfeld! in the 11 p.m. Et slot as a late rival to broadcast network mainstays. The show, which features George “Tyrus” Murdoch and Kat Timpf,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld isn’t your typical Fox News personality. But he is turning in to something that is more traditional at the Fox Corp.-backed cable outlet.
Fox News is expected to announce that it recently closed a deal with Gutfeld to extend his contract, a move that spotlights the host’s importance to the network’s operations even if he isn’t in the mold of a Sean Hannity or Laura Ingraham. Under the pact, Gutfeld will continue his co-hosting duties at the roundtable show “The Five” as well as his 10 p.m. program, “Gutfeld!,” a looser take on the issues of the day that marks a bid by Fox News to woo the younger TV viewers who might watch late-night programs such as “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS or “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. The third anniversary of the 10 p.m. program arrives Friday.
Fox News is expected to announce that it recently closed a deal with Gutfeld to extend his contract, a move that spotlights the host’s importance to the network’s operations even if he isn’t in the mold of a Sean Hannity or Laura Ingraham. Under the pact, Gutfeld will continue his co-hosting duties at the roundtable show “The Five” as well as his 10 p.m. program, “Gutfeld!,” a looser take on the issues of the day that marks a bid by Fox News to woo the younger TV viewers who might watch late-night programs such as “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS or “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. The third anniversary of the 10 p.m. program arrives Friday.
- 4/4/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Fox News topped its rivals in the March and first-quarter 2024 ratings by a wide margin, but MSNBC and CNN showed the biggest growth versus the same period a year ago.
The past month saw major events like Super Tuesday and President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Although the numbers aren’t giving the networks the blockbuster audiences of the 2020 cycle, the networks have for now staved off the large double-digit declines of recent years.
In primetime in March, Fox News averaged 2.14 million viewers, up 2% from the same period a year ago. MSNBC posted 1.31 million, up 15%, and CNN averaged 601,000, up 27%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 246,000, up less than 1% over 2023, while MSNBC averaged 133,000, up 24%, and CNN was at 124,000, up 24%.
In total day in March, Fox News topped with 1.31 million, down less than 1%, while MSNBC posted 830,000, up 18%, and CNN averaged 461,000, up 8%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News led...
The past month saw major events like Super Tuesday and President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Although the numbers aren’t giving the networks the blockbuster audiences of the 2020 cycle, the networks have for now staved off the large double-digit declines of recent years.
In primetime in March, Fox News averaged 2.14 million viewers, up 2% from the same period a year ago. MSNBC posted 1.31 million, up 15%, and CNN averaged 601,000, up 27%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 246,000, up less than 1% over 2023, while MSNBC averaged 133,000, up 24%, and CNN was at 124,000, up 24%.
In total day in March, Fox News topped with 1.31 million, down less than 1%, while MSNBC posted 830,000, up 18%, and CNN averaged 461,000, up 8%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News led...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the more common questions we’ve received over the last ten days since we launched LateNighter is why don’t we include Nielsen ratings for the Fox News show Gutfield! in our late-night ratings reports.
The answer is that Nielsen considers 11pm the start of the late night daypart, while Gutfeld! airs at 10pm in the east (and at 7 and 8pm in the pacific and central time zones). It’s the same reason we don’t include Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, which follows an erratic schedule that also often falls in prime time.
That said, considering that Gutfeld is loosely patterned off the other late night shows—and that it, in fact, aired in late night up until last spring—you can’t blame Fox News for pointing out that show routinely averages a larger total live-plus-same-day audience than the late night shows on ABC,...
The answer is that Nielsen considers 11pm the start of the late night daypart, while Gutfeld! airs at 10pm in the east (and at 7 and 8pm in the pacific and central time zones). It’s the same reason we don’t include Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, which follows an erratic schedule that also often falls in prime time.
That said, considering that Gutfeld is loosely patterned off the other late night shows—and that it, in fact, aired in late night up until last spring—you can’t blame Fox News for pointing out that show routinely averages a larger total live-plus-same-day audience than the late night shows on ABC,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Fox News again topped the February ratings, while MSNBC saw double digit growth in total day and primetime.
The networks have had a mixed ratings picture so far during the election year, a time that has typically seen a large viewer uptick. But the dominance of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the race for their parties’ nominations has likely had an impact, more than anything, on viewer interest, with much less suspense on the outcome.
That said, MSNBC did show gains. In primetime, the network averaged 1.35 million viewers, up 15% from the same period a year earlier. Fox News was still well ahead of its rivals with an average of 2.07 million, but that was down 9%. CNN posted 573,000, down 2%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 231,000, down 23%, while MSNBC posted 122,000, up 3%, and CNN was at 116,000, down 5%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.34 million, down 7%, while MSNBC was at 852,000, up 20%, and CNN...
The networks have had a mixed ratings picture so far during the election year, a time that has typically seen a large viewer uptick. But the dominance of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the race for their parties’ nominations has likely had an impact, more than anything, on viewer interest, with much less suspense on the outcome.
That said, MSNBC did show gains. In primetime, the network averaged 1.35 million viewers, up 15% from the same period a year earlier. Fox News was still well ahead of its rivals with an average of 2.07 million, but that was down 9%. CNN posted 573,000, down 2%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 231,000, down 23%, while MSNBC posted 122,000, up 3%, and CNN was at 116,000, down 5%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.34 million, down 7%, while MSNBC was at 852,000, up 20%, and CNN...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Gutfeld hosts the prime-time comedy talk show “Gutfeld!” on the Fox News Channel. (Photo courtesy Fox News Media)
The Fox News Channel was cable television’s most-watched news network for the 36th straight month, notching higher total day and key demographic viewers throughout the month of February when compared to its two closest competitors, according to Nielsen data.
The channel was also the most-watched in prime-time across cable news for the 37th straight month, the Nielsen ratings showed, with programs like “Hannity,” “The Ingraham Angle,” “Jesse Watters Primetime” and “Gutfeld!” drawing millions of viewers to the network during the week.
Fox News grew its television audience 8 percent during the day among total viewers and 5 percent in prime-time among the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), a group that is most attractive to advertisers, according to Nielsen data. The increases were compared to the prior month.
The Fox News Channel was cable television’s most-watched news network for the 36th straight month, notching higher total day and key demographic viewers throughout the month of February when compared to its two closest competitors, according to Nielsen data.
The channel was also the most-watched in prime-time across cable news for the 37th straight month, the Nielsen ratings showed, with programs like “Hannity,” “The Ingraham Angle,” “Jesse Watters Primetime” and “Gutfeld!” drawing millions of viewers to the network during the week.
Fox News grew its television audience 8 percent during the day among total viewers and 5 percent in prime-time among the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54), a group that is most attractive to advertisers, according to Nielsen data. The increases were compared to the prior month.
- 2/28/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Journalist Ashleigh Banfield. (Courtesy photo)
Ashleigh Banfield is sticking with NewsNation.
On Wednesday, the Nexstar Media Group-owned cable news channel said it had successfully negotiated a multi-year extension of Banfield’s contract, which will keep her eponymous prime-time conversation program on NewsNation for a while longer.
Banfield was one of NewsNation’s first hires, back when the channel was still operating under its previous branding, WGN America. She took over a slot occupied by a nightly news program in prime-time, vowing to resurrect the conversation-style chat show made popular by Charlie Rose and Larry King (CNN).
“I’m an avid news junkie,” Banfield said in an interview with Variety. “Something that’s been missing for me as a consumer has been the center lane — I’m exhausted by the breathless fights in cable news, and I long for the days when I could just be informed of what was...
Ashleigh Banfield is sticking with NewsNation.
On Wednesday, the Nexstar Media Group-owned cable news channel said it had successfully negotiated a multi-year extension of Banfield’s contract, which will keep her eponymous prime-time conversation program on NewsNation for a while longer.
Banfield was one of NewsNation’s first hires, back when the channel was still operating under its previous branding, WGN America. She took over a slot occupied by a nightly news program in prime-time, vowing to resurrect the conversation-style chat show made popular by Charlie Rose and Larry King (CNN).
“I’m an avid news junkie,” Banfield said in an interview with Variety. “Something that’s been missing for me as a consumer has been the center lane — I’m exhausted by the breathless fights in cable news, and I long for the days when I could just be informed of what was...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, being interviewed by Jon Stewart for an episode of “The Daily Show.”
Comedian Jon Stewart’s return to Comedy Central’s news satire program “The Daily Show” wasn’t enough to topple the late-night leader in cable news.
Viewership data released by Nielsen Media this week showed Stewart’s much-anticipated return to The Daily Show drew 930,000 overall viewers to Comedy Central, including around 320,000 viewers in the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54).
By comparison, Fox News Channel’s evening news program “Fox News @ Night” grabbed around 1.3 million overall viewers in the same 11 p.m. time slot, a difference of around 370,000 households.
Fox News’ late night comedy program “Gutfeld!,” which airs one hour earlier than The Daily Show, also saw higher ratings compared to Stewart’s debut, with 2.2 million viewers tuning in to Fox News at 10 p.
Comedian Jon Stewart’s return to Comedy Central’s news satire program “The Daily Show” wasn’t enough to topple the late-night leader in cable news.
Viewership data released by Nielsen Media this week showed Stewart’s much-anticipated return to The Daily Show drew 930,000 overall viewers to Comedy Central, including around 320,000 viewers in the key demographic of adults ages 25 to 54 years old (A25-54).
By comparison, Fox News Channel’s evening news program “Fox News @ Night” grabbed around 1.3 million overall viewers in the same 11 p.m. time slot, a difference of around 370,000 households.
Fox News’ late night comedy program “Gutfeld!,” which airs one hour earlier than The Daily Show, also saw higher ratings compared to Stewart’s debut, with 2.2 million viewers tuning in to Fox News at 10 p.
- 2/14/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
The “king of late night” Greg Gutfeld savagely heckled the writers over at “Saturday Night Live” for their sketch with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, a move that in tight New York City comics circles might colloquially be referred to as “shots fired.”
The “Gutfeld!” host opened his Monday night monologue with a look at the former South Carolina governor’s role in the opening sketch from NBC’s late-night show over the weekend.
“She fit right in by not being funny,” Gutfeld said. “She played the role of a concerned South Carolina voter in the opening skit, questioning a fake Donald Trump in a townhall – and she showed all the charisma of a five-pound bag of all-purpose flour.”
The Fox News show then rolled a clip from Haley’s Saturday appearance, in which she asks Trump if the legally embattled front-runner needs to borrow some money.
“Oh, don’t do this,...
The “Gutfeld!” host opened his Monday night monologue with a look at the former South Carolina governor’s role in the opening sketch from NBC’s late-night show over the weekend.
“She fit right in by not being funny,” Gutfeld said. “She played the role of a concerned South Carolina voter in the opening skit, questioning a fake Donald Trump in a townhall – and she showed all the charisma of a five-pound bag of all-purpose flour.”
The Fox News show then rolled a clip from Haley’s Saturday appearance, in which she asks Trump if the legally embattled front-runner needs to borrow some money.
“Oh, don’t do this,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Fox News and MSNBC saw slight viewership increases in primetime in the month of January as the 2024 primary season got underway, although the whole contest may be short-lived given Donald Trump’s sweep of Iowa and New Hampshire and Joe Biden’s nominal opposition.
Fox News topped the month with an average of 1.98 million viewers in seven-night primetime, a 2% increase from the same month a year ago, while MSNBC averaged 1.09 million, up 4%, and CNN posted 605,000, down 4%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 8%, compared to CNN with 124,000, down 14%, and MSNBC with 106,000, off by 3%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.25 million, down 7%, compared to MSNBC with 761,000, up 8%, and CNN with 463,000, down 12%. In the total-day demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 14%, compared to CNN with 86,000, down 20% and MSNBC with 77,000, down 1%.
Overall, cable news networks’ coverage of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary was down versus 2020, perhaps because of an aura...
Fox News topped the month with an average of 1.98 million viewers in seven-night primetime, a 2% increase from the same month a year ago, while MSNBC averaged 1.09 million, up 4%, and CNN posted 605,000, down 4%.
In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 219,000, down 8%, compared to CNN with 124,000, down 14%, and MSNBC with 106,000, off by 3%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.25 million, down 7%, compared to MSNBC with 761,000, up 8%, and CNN with 463,000, down 12%. In the total-day demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 14%, compared to CNN with 86,000, down 20% and MSNBC with 77,000, down 1%.
Overall, cable news networks’ coverage of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary was down versus 2020, perhaps because of an aura...
- 1/30/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News dominated the ratings for 2023, but only MSNBC showed slight growth in audience compared to a year earlier.
Fox News, for an eighth year in a row, also was the top-rated cable network overall.
In seven-day primetime, Fox News averaged 1.85 million viewers, down 20% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, up 2%, and CNN posted 582,000, down 19%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 212,000, down 38%, while CNN posted 125,000, down 27% and MSNBC had 124,000, down 6%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.22 million, down 18%, compared to MSNBC with 780,000, up 6%, and CNN with 479,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 35%, compared to CNN with 94,000, down 23% and MSNBC with 87,000, up 5%.
The past year lacked a major election, ala the midterms in 2022 and the presidential election in 2020, that have proven to be audience boosts. Fox News’ figures also reflected its decision to drop its most watched personality, Tucker Carlson. Although his successor, Jesse Watters,...
Fox News, for an eighth year in a row, also was the top-rated cable network overall.
In seven-day primetime, Fox News averaged 1.85 million viewers, down 20% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, up 2%, and CNN posted 582,000, down 19%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 212,000, down 38%, while CNN posted 125,000, down 27% and MSNBC had 124,000, down 6%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.22 million, down 18%, compared to MSNBC with 780,000, up 6%, and CNN with 479,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 149,000, down 35%, compared to CNN with 94,000, down 23% and MSNBC with 87,000, up 5%.
The past year lacked a major election, ala the midterms in 2022 and the presidential election in 2020, that have proven to be audience boosts. Fox News’ figures also reflected its decision to drop its most watched personality, Tucker Carlson. Although his successor, Jesse Watters,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox News topped November ratings among cable news networks, but the numbers were down across almost all categories versus the same period in 2022, when midterm election news dominated coverage.
MSNBC showed a slight gain in total day viewers versus November 2022, but otherwise networks saw declines.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 1.73 million viewers, down 29% versus November 2022. MSNBC averaged 1.136 million, down 5%, and CNN posted 540,000, off by 28%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 199,000, down 44%, compared to CNN with 122,000, off by 36%, and MSNBC with 109,000, down 26%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.18 million viewers, down 25%, compared to MSNBC with 778,000, up 3%, and CNN with 474,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 143,000, down 37%, compared to 93,000 for CNN, down 13%, and 81,000 for MSNBC, off by 13%.
The Five was the top cable weekday news show, averaging 2.87 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.57 million, Hannity with 2.26 million, Special Report with 2.18 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.15 million.
MSNBC showed a slight gain in total day viewers versus November 2022, but otherwise networks saw declines.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 1.73 million viewers, down 29% versus November 2022. MSNBC averaged 1.136 million, down 5%, and CNN posted 540,000, off by 28%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 199,000, down 44%, compared to CNN with 122,000, off by 36%, and MSNBC with 109,000, down 26%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.18 million viewers, down 25%, compared to MSNBC with 778,000, up 3%, and CNN with 474,000, down 15%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 143,000, down 37%, compared to 93,000 for CNN, down 13%, and 81,000 for MSNBC, off by 13%.
The Five was the top cable weekday news show, averaging 2.87 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.57 million, Hannity with 2.26 million, Special Report with 2.18 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.15 million.
- 12/1/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CNN’s debut of King Charles, the new show featuring Gayle King and Charles Barkley, premiered to 510,000 viewers, according to Nielsen fast national early numbers.
The show’s total viewing audience was well behind rivals: Fox News’ Gutfeld! topped the time slot with 1.97 million viewers, and MSNBC averaged 1.62 million with The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.
The CNN show, however, did edge out MSNBC in the 25-54 demo, averaging 139,000, compared to 132,000 for MSNBC’s The Last Word and 257,000 for Fox News’ Gutfeld!
King Charles is a once-a-week 10 p.m. Et show on Wednesday evening, and the first show guests included Steve Kerr. The show was part of then-cnn CEO Chris Licht’s strategy of programming primetime with star names. Licht was let go from the network in June, but CNN went forward with the King-Barkley show, which is a limited series that will run through early next year.
CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip,...
The show’s total viewing audience was well behind rivals: Fox News’ Gutfeld! topped the time slot with 1.97 million viewers, and MSNBC averaged 1.62 million with The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.
The CNN show, however, did edge out MSNBC in the 25-54 demo, averaging 139,000, compared to 132,000 for MSNBC’s The Last Word and 257,000 for Fox News’ Gutfeld!
King Charles is a once-a-week 10 p.m. Et show on Wednesday evening, and the first show guests included Steve Kerr. The show was part of then-cnn CEO Chris Licht’s strategy of programming primetime with star names. Licht was let go from the network in June, but CNN went forward with the King-Barkley show, which is a limited series that will run through early next year.
CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The reign of King Charles — the CNN show, not the British monarch — began rather quietly Wednesday.
The weekly show, hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley, drew just 501,00 viewers for its debut, according to same-day Nielsen ratings (it adjusted up a little from 486,000 in fast nationals). It finished a distant third among the biggest cable news channels in total viewers and didn’t really moving the needle from CNN’s recent averages in the hour. In fact, it ranks as the smallest audience of any of CNN’s primetime debuts this year.
King Charles was one of the last big moves of the brief Chris Licht era at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network announced the show in late April — six weeks before Licht was let go following a profile in The Atlantic that was poorly received among network staffers. (Mark Thompson became CEO of CNN in October.)
The...
The weekly show, hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley, drew just 501,00 viewers for its debut, according to same-day Nielsen ratings (it adjusted up a little from 486,000 in fast nationals). It finished a distant third among the biggest cable news channels in total viewers and didn’t really moving the needle from CNN’s recent averages in the hour. In fact, it ranks as the smallest audience of any of CNN’s primetime debuts this year.
King Charles was one of the last big moves of the brief Chris Licht era at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network announced the show in late April — six weeks before Licht was let go following a profile in The Atlantic that was poorly received among network staffers. (Mark Thompson became CEO of CNN in October.)
The...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox News again topped all the cable news networks in October, but only CNN and MSNBC gained viewers versus last year, as Israel-Gaza coverage and the House Speaker upheaval dominated the news cycle.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.12 million viewers, down 7% from October 2022. MSNBC drew 1.33 million, up 12%, and CNN posted 722,000, an increase of 16%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 256,000, off by 13%, while CNN averaged 167,000, up 25%, and MSNBC posted 132,000, up 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.36 million, down 8%, followed by MSNBC with 895,000, up 19%, and CNN with 600,000, an increase of 12%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 174,000, down 15%, while CNN posted 124,000, up 17%, and MSNBC was at 98,000, up 23%.
The ratings figures are from Nielsen via Fox News.
Fox News’ The Five was once again the most viewed cable news show, drawing 3 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.58 million, Hannity with 2.41 million, Special Report with 2.21 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.17 million.
In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.12 million viewers, down 7% from October 2022. MSNBC drew 1.33 million, up 12%, and CNN posted 722,000, an increase of 16%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 256,000, off by 13%, while CNN averaged 167,000, up 25%, and MSNBC posted 132,000, up 16%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.36 million, down 8%, followed by MSNBC with 895,000, up 19%, and CNN with 600,000, an increase of 12%. In the adults 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 174,000, down 15%, while CNN posted 124,000, up 17%, and MSNBC was at 98,000, up 23%.
The ratings figures are from Nielsen via Fox News.
Fox News’ The Five was once again the most viewed cable news show, drawing 3 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 2.58 million, Hannity with 2.41 million, Special Report with 2.21 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.17 million.
- 10/31/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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Kevin McCarthy’s removal from his role as Speaker of the House Tuesday led to a bump in cable news viewership, with Fox News winning primetime with 2.68 million viewers.
McCarthy was ousted from his post with a vote of 216-210 in the chamber, a rebellion led by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. McCarthy is the first person in U.S. history to be removed from the House speakership.
Although the news broke of McCarthy’s removal during the 4 p.m. hour, viewership on cable news saw higher numbers for primetime. McCarthy additionally held a long press conference during the 8 p.m. hour on Tuesday, excerpts of which aired on all three cable news channels.
Fox News was the No. 1 most-watched cable news channel in primetime Tuesday. MSNBC came in second place with 2.14 million viewers,...
Kevin McCarthy’s removal from his role as Speaker of the House Tuesday led to a bump in cable news viewership, with Fox News winning primetime with 2.68 million viewers.
McCarthy was ousted from his post with a vote of 216-210 in the chamber, a rebellion led by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. McCarthy is the first person in U.S. history to be removed from the House speakership.
Although the news broke of McCarthy’s removal during the 4 p.m. hour, viewership on cable news saw higher numbers for primetime. McCarthy additionally held a long press conference during the 8 p.m. hour on Tuesday, excerpts of which aired on all three cable news channels.
Fox News was the No. 1 most-watched cable news channel in primetime Tuesday. MSNBC came in second place with 2.14 million viewers,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Natalie Korach
- The Wrap
Fox News topped the September and third quarter ratings, but its audience and that of CNN continued to erode vs. 2022 while MSNBC made some slight gains.
In September, Fox News won primetime, averaging 1.69 million viewers, off by 21% versus the same month last year. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, a drop of 2%, while CNN posted 548,000, a drop of 20%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 187,000, off by 33%, compared to MSNBC with 116,000, a gain of 2%, and CNN averaged 109,000, falling by 20%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.07 million, a drop of 24% from a year earlier, while MSNBC averaged 792,000, an increase of less than 1%. CNN averaged 457,000, off by 21%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 131,000, falling by 35%, while CNN posted 85,000, a drop of 23%, and MSNBC averaged 84,000, a gain of 2%.
In the third quarter primetime, Fox News averaged 1.75 million, a drop of 20%, versus MSNBC with 1.29 million, a gain of less than 1%, and CNN posted 596,000, falling by 17%. In the 25-54 demo,...
In September, Fox News won primetime, averaging 1.69 million viewers, off by 21% versus the same month last year. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, a drop of 2%, while CNN posted 548,000, a drop of 20%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 187,000, off by 33%, compared to MSNBC with 116,000, a gain of 2%, and CNN averaged 109,000, falling by 20%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.07 million, a drop of 24% from a year earlier, while MSNBC averaged 792,000, an increase of less than 1%. CNN averaged 457,000, off by 21%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 131,000, falling by 35%, while CNN posted 85,000, a drop of 23%, and MSNBC averaged 84,000, a gain of 2%.
In the third quarter primetime, Fox News averaged 1.75 million, a drop of 20%, versus MSNBC with 1.29 million, a gain of less than 1%, and CNN posted 596,000, falling by 17%. In the 25-54 demo,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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