Fox News Channel emerged triumphant in the latest cable news ratings, leaving CNN and MSNBC at an all-time low. Last week, Fox News Channel commanded the cable news landscape with an average of 1.4 million viewers throughout the day and an impressive two million during primetime. In stark contrast, CNN and MSNBC faced a tough week with both networks hitting historic viewership lows.
CNN’s woes were particularly pronounced, with the network experiencing its lowest-rated week since June 2001, drawing in a mere 268,000 viewers compared to Fox News’ 1.4 million. MSNBC, while managing a slightly higher average of 346,000 total viewers, still lagged behind Fox News significantly. The primetime battle told a similar story, with MSNBC averaging 465,000 viewers while CNN drew only 297,000, leaving both networks trailing far behind Fox News.
### Fox News Dominance Continues
Despite a busy news cycle, CNN struggled to attract viewers from 8-11 p.m., falling behind 29 other cable networks including Bravo, TV Land, and Food Network. Since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Election Day, Fox News has maintained a stronghold on the primetime audience, capturing a whopping 73% share of the cable news viewership.
### Viewers Tune Out
The key demographic of adults aged 25-54 proved to be a sore point for both CNN and MSNBC, with CNN experiencing its lowest-rated week in nearly 30 years among this group. MSNBC fared even worse, averaging a paltry 29,000 viewers in this critical category. The downward spiral continued as MSNBC found itself trailing behind 36 other cable options in this demographic, including Nickelodeon and MTV.
### Fox News Reigns Supreme
On the other end of the spectrum, Fox News continued its winning streak, securing its highest share of the key demographic viewers in network history. The network’s primetime lineup, including shows like “The Five” and “Hannity,” dominated the ratings, finishing as the No. 1 cable news programs of the week.
### Fox News Weeklong Triumph
Throughout the week, Fox News maintained its lead over CNN and MSNBC, outperforming both networks by significant margins. With a lineup that included shows like “Special Report with Bret Baier” and “The Ingraham Angle,” Fox News solidified its position as the most-watched network in all of TV for the week.
In a world where the battle for viewership is fierce, Fox News has emerged as the undisputed leader, leaving its competitors in the dust. As audiences continue to tune in, the cable news landscape remains a battleground where only the strongest survive.
