Sean Hannity, the conservative Fox News host, continues to dominate the cable news ratings race, as his show has quintupled Anderson Cooper’s show in total viewers and has become the most-watched show in cable news.
Hannity’s show has been the top-rated cable news program for the last four weeks, according to Nielsen ratings. The show averaged 3.2 million viewers in the week of April 20, a staggering 5.3 times more than Cooper’s show, which averaged 607,000 viewers.
This marks the first time in nearly three years that Hannity has been the most-watched cable news show in the key demographic of adults aged 25-54. Hannity has been the most-watched cable news show in total viewers since November 2017, but this is the first time he has topped the demographic.
The ratings success of Hannity’s show is due in large part to his consistent support of President Donald Trump and his administration. Hannity has been an ardent defender of the president, and his show often features guests who echo his support for Trump.
Hannity’s show has also benefited from the fact that it is the only cable news show to air in the 9 p.m. hour. Hannity’s show is the only cable news show to air in the prime-time slot, and it has been the most-watched cable news show in total viewers since November 2017.
Hannity’s ratings success is a sign of the changing landscape of cable news. Fox News continues to be the most-watched cable news network, and Hannity’s show is a major reason why. Hannity’s show is a ratings powerhouse, and it looks like it will remain that way for the foreseeable future.
