Fox News Beats ABC in May Primetime With 2.8 Million Viewers as ABC Hits Century Low
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Fox News Beats ABC in May Primetime With 2.8 Million Viewers as ABC Hits Century Low
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Summary
Fox News averaged 2.8 million weekday primetime viewers in May, edging ABC’s 2.7 million and posting its highest-rated May ever in a midterm election year.
Nielsen data showed Fox captured nearly 60% of the cable news audience in total day and primetime, ranked third across all television in weekday primetime, and matched ESPN despite NBA and NHL playoff coverage.
ABC logged its lowest-rated May primetime of the 21st century, while CBS Evening News stayed below 4 million viewers for a second straight month and CBS Mornings posted a record-low May.
Fox’s lineup drove the gains: The Five led cable news with 3.6 million viewers, Gutfeld! averaged 2.9 million to top late night, and Fox & Friends extended its morning lead to 63 consecutive months.
The ratings report coincided with a New York Times/Siena poll showing Fox News as the top single news source among registered U.S. voters.