Overview

• Fox News ratings dropped significantly without Tucker Carlson as host of Fox News Tonight.
• His replacement, Brian Kilmeade, attracted far fewer viewers and a much lower rating in the key demographic.
• The shows that followed Kilmeade's debut also saw no major drops, suggesting the issue was Kilmeade himself.
• Newsmax, a smaller right-wing competitor, saw viewership triple in the same time slot with its own opinion hosts.
• Despite being the top-rated cable news channel for over 20 years, Fox News may face new challenges attracting and keeping viewers after parting ways with Carlson, its star and biggest viewer draw.