Overnight Cable News Ratings for Nov. 15-18: CNN and MSNBC’s Lost Weekend

Friday, Nov. 15 MSNBC triumphed over CNN among Adults 25-54 during primetime led by The ReidOut with Joy Reid as the most-watched show in that advertiser-coveted demo. But CNN still claimed bragging rights for the total day demo, seeing the most A25-54 viewers during the 5 p.m. hour of The Lead with Jake Tapper. Meanwhile,…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s New Press Secretary

Karoline Leavitt will be the new White House press secretary when Donald Trump takes office in January. At 27, she’ll be the youngest person to serve in that role, but she’s familiar with the job, having worked as an assistant press secretary for Kayleigh McEnany during the president-elect’s first term. Leavitt was also part of…

Overnight Cable News Ratings for Nov. 12-14: CNN and MSNBC’s Post-Election Struggles Continue

Tuesday, November 12 Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime won the total viewer battle, while Gutfeld! was the most-watched program in the demo. CNN drew more viewers than MSNBC in the Adults 25-54 demo during both dayparts, while MSNBC finished as the No. 2 network in total viewers in primetime and total day. But neither network…

Week of Nov. 11 Cable News Ratings: Fox News Wins the Week, but Still Loses Viewers

This is TVNewser’s basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of Nov. 11, 2024. The viewership wave that followed President-elect Donald Trump’s Election Night victory greatly benefited Fox News as the network crested to ratings high. And viewers have continued to stay tuned to Fox News as the new administration takes…

Ticker: Scripps News Reveals New Streaming Schedule As 24/7 Channel Goes Dark

Top of the Ticker: Scripps News announced its new streaming schedule as the 24/7 news network sunsets tonight. Beginning Nov. 18, the outlet will offer live weekday programming between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET on its streaming platforms. Outside of those hours, Scripps will air select major events and breaking news live in primetime,…

Revolving Door Round-Up: Craig Melvin Succeeds Hoda Kotb on Today

Today’s New Hire: NBC News has announced Craig Melvin as Today’s new co-anchor beginning Jan. 13. Melvin will succeed Hoda Kotb, who announced in September that she was stepping down from her co-anchoring duties. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” Melvin told his co-hosts while sitting on the famed Today couch. “I’ve enjoyed just a…

Don Lemon Departs Elon Musk’s X: ‘It’s Time for Me to Leave the Platform’

Don Lemon announced his departure from X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday. “It’s time for me to leave the platform,” the former CNN anchor said in a video posted to his official account. “I once believe that it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech,” Lemon added. “But I now feel…

Week of November 4 Cable News Ratings: Election Week Boosts Fox News to Best Performance Since 2020

This is TVNewser’s basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of November 4, 2024. President-elect Donald Trump’s defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election was certainly good news for Fox News. The network finished Election Week as the No. 1 television outlet during primetime in total viewers,…

What’s Next for CNN After Chris Wallace’s Departure?

Chris Wallace dropped a bombshell late Monday evening announcing that he is leaving CNN after a three-year run. Wallace explained his decision in an exclusive interview with The Daily Beast, where he also revealed his intention to pursue independent opportunities in the streaming and podcast space. “This is the first time in 55 years I’ve…

Overnight Cable News Ratings for Nov. 5-7: Kamala Harris’ Concession Speech Brings Viewers

Tuesday, November 5 Fox News was the go-to network on Election Night in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo. The network peaked with over 10 million viewers between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. ET. CNN still held its own in the demo, finishing in second place, but it fell behind MSNBC in total…

A Deeper Dive Into Election Night 2024 Ratings: Fox News Leads All Networks

Election Night ratings are in and Fox News was viewers’ network of choice on Tuesday. FNC attracted 10.3 million total viewers and 3.1 million viewers in the advertiser-rich Adults 25-54 demo during the 8-11 p.m. hours (All times Eastern). But it’s worth noting that the 2024 presidential election wasn’t a particularly big ratings driver overall….

Overnight Cable News Ratings for Nov. 1-4: Viewership Increases Ahead of Election Day

Friday, Nov. 1 CNN finished ahead of MSNBC in the Adults 25-54 demo, with The Source with Kaitlan Collins registering as the network’s most-watched program of the evening in both total viewers and the demo. MSNBC saw its highest total viewer audience for the 4 p.m. ET hour of Deadline: White House with Nicole Wallace,…

42.3 Million Viewers Watched Presidential Election Night Coverage

Donald Trump made a political comeback, but the ratings didn’t. On Tuesday, 42.3 million viewers tuned in to watch presidential election coverage across 18 networks, according to Nielsen Media Research. That’s a 25% decline in viewership compared to 2020, which drew 56.9 million viewers in primetime. During the evening, which showcased the Republican presidential candidate,…

Week of October 28 Cable News Ratings: MSNBC Enjoys Week-to-Week Gains Ahead of the Election

This is TVNewser’s basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of October 28, 2024. The final week of the 2024 presidential election was all about 2024 presidential campaign. The three major cable news networks covered every move that Vice President Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump made as they criss-crossed the…

Election Night 2024: Here Are the Times the News Networks Called the Presidency for Donald Trump

The news networks have made their call: Donald Trump is once again the President-elect of the United States. The former president’s return to the White House did not follow the drama-filled route of the 2020 presidential cycle, where the outcome was not known until the weekend following Election Night. This time around, Trump has won…

Election Night 2024: Here’s When the News Networks Called the Battleground States

With voting across the U.S. in the election officially done, seven states will play a crucial role in determining who becomes the next U.S. president. Those battleground states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, where polls are deadlocked between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Because of their…

Election Night 2024: Watch How News Outlets Began Their Primetime Coverage

Primetime coverage of 2024’s political Super Bowl is now underway. Key talent from the various news outlets in position to cover one of the most costly contended presidential elections in American history, with a deadlocked race Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Marathon coverage of this consequential election opened with snazzy sports-esque…

Election Night 2024: How the News Networks Prepared to Cover This Historic Contest

Election Night is TV news’ Super Bowl, and the major news outlets have spent untold hours getting ready for Tuesday night. That’s when millions of viewers tune in looking for the answer to one question: Will the next commander in chief be Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump? TVNewser had its own…

Here’s How to Watch Election Night 2024 Coverage

The biggest night of America’s political calendar is upon us. On Nov. 5, millions of viewers around the country to tune in to see which presidential candidate will enter the Oval Office in January: Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. With 2024’s contest polling so closely, the outcome of the election will…

Overnight Cable News Ratings for Oct. 22-24: Kamala Harris Town Hall Benefits CNN

Tuesday, Oct. 22 In a close fight for the night’s most-watched cable news program, The Five narrowly edged out Jesse Watters Primetime by 2,000 total viewers: 3.642 million vs. 3.640. But Watters was the clear winner in the Adults 25-54 demo, scoring 502,000 viewers to The Five’s 319,000. 25-54 Demographic (Live+SD x 1,000) Total Day:…