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Fox's Tucker Carlson nearly doubling Kelly's prime-time ratings
The Hill ^ | 01/24/17 | JOE CONCHA

Posted on 01/24/2017 11:46:13 AM PST by xzins

Fox News's Tucker Carlson is nearly doubling the ratings of his predecessor, Megyn Kelly, when compared to the same time period last year, according to Nielsen Media Research.

"Tucker Carlson Tonight" is up 95 percent in the 25- to 54-year-old demographic that advertisers covet most compared with the same period in 2016, when "The Kelly File" occupied the 9 p.m. ET time slot.

Carlson has averaged 775,000 viewers per night in the category, while Kelly averaged 398,000 during the same time period, Jan. 11–22.

Carlson took over the 9 p.m. slot on Jan. 9, shortly after Kelly announced she would be leaving for a daytime program on NBC.

Fox had reportedly offered Kelly $100 million over four years to stay with the network last fall. The former corporate attorney-turned-broadcast journalist said spending more time with her three young children in the afternoon and evening was ultimately more important. She reportedly took less money to go to NBC, where she won't be hosting a show every weekday night as she had at Fox.

Overall, Carlson — who has hosted programs on CNN and MSNBC in the past — is up 37 percent in total viewers, at 3.73 million, and 50 percent, at 775,000, in the key demographic compared with Kelly's 2016 averages of 2.72 million and 515,000, respectively.

Kelly is expected to make her NBC debut in September.


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: carlson; first100days; fox; foxnews; foxnewsratings; kelly; megyn; megynkelly; ratings; trump; trump45; trumpwinsagain; tucker; tuckercarlson
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To: colorado tanker

When you think about it, she left a place where she had her own primetime time slot, her face was the dominant one, she was in charge.

She traded for some gig where she’s a daytime sidekick.

She really blew it at that first Trump debate last year. Then she couldn’t back down. Sorry waste of an otherwise smart lady.


41 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:11 PM PST by xzins (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.)
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To: xzins

Hell I might watch CNN tonight

Keystone Pipeline

Approval rating 57%

They might explode


42 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:15 PM PST by Hojczyk
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I don’t trust Tucker. I remember when he was hired by MSNBC, and he became Scarborough lite.


43 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:22 PM PST by TakebackGOP
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To: xzins

In all fairness, we just had an inauguration, which likely led to an increased viewership during the past month. But certainly not responsible for almost double the ratings. I wonder what the ratings would be if Hillary had won and Megyn was still with Fox?


44 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:38 PM PST by CatOwner
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To: xzins

The pro-immigration Hispanic he had on yesterday was a real doozy! He says that because Americans are immoral that we deserve to have a flood of immigrants in our country or something to that effect! Sick bastard couldn’t even talk they need to throw his butt over the wall!


45 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:45 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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To: Mountain Mary

Shannon Bream has a sever case of TDS.


46 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:58 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Hojczyk

LOL!

Popcorn anyone?


47 posted on 01/24/2017 12:10:59 PM PST by xzins (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.)
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To: TakebackGOP

I think those networks force their views or you are out.


48 posted on 01/24/2017 12:12:14 PM PST by xzins (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.)
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To: GOPJ

"...At least Megyn was a conservative - and smart..."
Say what? Geraldo Rivera was probably the only personality at Fox News who could match her vehemently anti-Trump stance. Good riddance.

49 posted on 01/24/2017 12:12:22 PM PST by Blue Jays ( Rock hard ~ Ride free)
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To: xzins
Tucker Carlson continues to be a great addition.

Yeah, baby!!

I’m not thrilled at all about the 7 pm replacement, Martha MacCallum. She’s Megyn Kelly lite.

The good news is that Martha MacCallum's "The First 100 Days" show is temporary: It's only running for 3 months (President Trump's first 100 days). It will be interesting to see who replaces her in the 7pm ET slot. "The First 100 Days" may be Martha's prime time audition, though...

I cannot believe that Fox News hired idiot Obama lapdog Marie Harf, the dopey blonde with the Valley Girl voice. I will mute the TV/change the channel any time I see her. Her voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard!

50 posted on 01/24/2017 12:12:28 PM PST by nutmeg (CNN has *always* been FAKE NEWS)
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To: dhs12345
--Wonder how long it will take the loony liberals to realize that it is folly to be on his show?

Since they're smarter than everyone else, Never!

51 posted on 01/24/2017 12:14:19 PM PST by JPG (TRUMP WINS!!)
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To: nutmeg

I have flashbacks when I see her late 60’s ironed hair.

“If you’re going to San Fran Cisco...be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”


52 posted on 01/24/2017 12:14:22 PM PST by xzins (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.)
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To: GOPJ
Dennis Miller AND Watters could team up - - do a much better show in that time slot. They're both smart, funny, and insightful. Could be an interesting team.

Interesting idea. Could be a winner...

53 posted on 01/24/2017 12:15:42 PM PST by nutmeg (CNN has *always* been FAKE NEWS)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

ms. Harf has the poise and charm of a canned ham.

CC


54 posted on 01/24/2017 12:17:50 PM PST by Celtic Conservative (CC: purveyor of cryptic, snarky posts since December, 2000..)
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To: xzins
I have flashbacks when I see her late 60’s ironed hair.

That flat, stick-straight hair seems to be all the rage these days. Much to my chagrin, as I have to spend more time trying to straighten my curly hair!

I don't care what kind of hair Marie Harf has... it's her uber-liberal ideas and whiny Valley Girl voice that drive me to mute the TV. Ugh, I cannot believe FNC hired this idiot!

55 posted on 01/24/2017 12:21:03 PM PST by nutmeg (CNN has *always* been FAKE NEWS)
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To: xzins

[The real looker at Fox these days, in my opinion, is Trish Regan....calm, classic beauty.]

Yes, exceedingly biteable.

(releasing my inner Laz)


56 posted on 01/24/2017 12:21:47 PM PST by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: JPG
Yup. Line em up for the slaughter. Nothing more enjoyable than watching a know it all getting their rear handed to them.
57 posted on 01/24/2017 12:23:59 PM PST by dhs12345
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To: xzins

My guess is that McCallum is a placeholder as her show has a sunset after Trump’s first 100 days.

I’ve maintained for a while that Trish Regan will be getting the nod for the daily lineup. They need a woman. They’ve been grooming her for a while. She fits the preferred Fox News female archetype. She’s in her early 40s, which gives her an edge over McCallum, who’s in her early 50s.

I think Trish Regan will get the FN 7pm slot once everything settles.


58 posted on 01/24/2017 12:24:23 PM PST by Ted Grant
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To: xzins

“I’m not thrilled at all about the 7 pm replacement, Martha MacCallum. She’s Megyn Kelly lite.”

I can’t stand Martha MacCallum, she’s more anti-Trump than Megyn and has far less personality.

After watching portions of two shows, I deleted her PVR timer permanently.


59 posted on 01/24/2017 12:28:17 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: xzins

Hardly surprising...


60 posted on 01/24/2017 12:28:41 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
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