Fox News recorded the second-highest rated third quarter in its history, surpassing rivals ABC and CBS for 91 consecutive quarters topping primetime.
According to ratings agency Nielsen, Fox News garnered 52% of total daytime viewers and 53% of primetime viewers in the third quarter – its highest share since the beginning of 2023.
The most-watched cable news network saw its audience increase 43% in total daytime viewers and 93% in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 demographic during primetime.
Fox’s strong ratings were boosted by its coverage of the presidential race, including the simulcast of the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump last month. which attracted 14.2 million viewers for the network.
ABC News, which hosted the debate, received 19 million viewers, while NBC received 10.1 million and CBS received 6.2 million.
Fox News led coverage of breaking news in July First attempt to assassinate Trump as well as President Joe Biden’s historic decision to step down of the 2024 race in the same month.
Nielsen data showed that Fox’s weekday 5 p.m. roundtable “The Five” continued to outperform the competition with 3.5 million viewers, earning the title of top non-primetime cable news show for 12 consecutive quarters.
Fox’s “Hannity,” hosted by Sean Hannity, retained its spot as the most-watched show in the 25-54 demo with 457,000 viewers, while “Gutfield!” Was crowned the top late night talk show with 2.8 million viewers.
