{"id":1944374,"date":"2023-06-05T13:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T17:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-feeling-the-burn-big-time-one-month-after-tucker-carlsons-ouster\/"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:13:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T17:13:15","slug":"fox-news-feeling-the-burn-big-time-one-month-after-tucker-carlsons-ouster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-feeling-the-burn-big-time-one-month-after-tucker-carlsons-ouster\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox News Feeling the Burn Big Time One Month After Tucker Carlson&#8217;s Ouster"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffox-news-feeling-the-burn-big-time-one-month-after-tucker-carlsons-ouster%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1944374&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Fox News Losing Viewership Following Tucker Carlson&#8217;s Ouster<\/h2>\n<p>Bad news for Fox News as it continues to lose its once-loyal viewership after the ousting of Tucker Carlson, the highest-rated and indisputable former star of the network. Although the network maintained its position as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/msnbcs-ratings-continue-to-slide-as-viewers-vote-with-their-remote\/\" title=\"MSNBC\u2019s Ratings Continue To Slide, As Viewers Vote With Their Remote\">top-rated cable news network<\/a> in total viewers and key demographics in May, it experienced a significant decline in viewership compared to the previous month, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adweek.com\/tvnewser\/here-are-cable-news-ratings-for-may-2023\/531543\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TV Newser<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In full basic cable rankings, Fox News Channel ranked third in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-feeling-the-burn-big-time-one-month-after-tucker-carlsons-ouster\/\" title=\"Fox News suffers after Tucker Carlson's departure.\">average total prime-time viewers<\/a>, first in total day viewers, fifteenth in the prime-time demographic, and fourth in the total day demographic.<\/p>\n<p>The numbers tell the story, with a substantial drop of 32 percent in average total prime-time viewers and a staggering 44 percent decrease in the ages 25-54 demographic. These figures highlight the drastic impact of Carlson\u2019s absence on Fox News\u2019 audience numbers.<\/p>\n<p>The year-over-year rating trend for Fox News was also dismal. It experienced a 25 percent decrease in total day viewers, a 45 percent decline in the total day demographic, a 38 percent drop in total prime-time viewers, and a significant 62 percent decrease in the prime-time demographic compared to May 2022.<\/p>\n<p>With Tucker gone, it is evident that the network is being carried by a few remaining stars, and the ratings reflect it. While \u201cThe Five\u201d has regained its status as the most<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnns-brian-stelter-plunges-again-in-ratings-after-host-obsesses-over-fox-news-and-tucker-carlson\/\" title=\"CNN\u2019s Brian Stelter Plunges Again In Ratings, After Host Obsesses Over Fox News And Tucker Carlson\">-watched cable news show<\/a>, and \u201cJesse Watters Primetime,\u201d \u201cHannity,\u201d \u201cSpecial Report with Bret Baier,\u201d and \u201cGutfeld!\u201d continue to command significant viewership, the overall sentiment among viewers indicates a growing discontent.<\/p>\n<h3>Fox News Host Harris Faulkner Faces Backlash<\/h3>\n<p>Fox News host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rip-fox-news-harris-faulkner-says-things-going-change-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris Faulkner<\/a> faced backlash from many fans of the network on Wednesday when she stated that the company would be compelled to integrate the left\u2019s agenda of diversity, equity, and inclusion into its business model.<\/p>\n<h3>Do You Feel Betrayed by Fox News?<\/h3>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Take Our Poll<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"yes\">Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"no\">No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n\t\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n\t\t\t<strong>Yes:<\/strong> 100% (5 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 0%\">\n\t\t\t<strong>No:<\/strong> 0% (0 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article\">\n<h2>Fox News Feeling the Burn Big Time One Month After Tucker Carlson&#8217;s Ouster<\/h2>\n<p>While commenting on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fans-livid-discovering-paragraph-chick-fil-buried-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chick-fil-A\u2019s<\/a> embracing of \u201cwoke\u201d DEI policies, Faulkner laid the blame on state policies, saying, \u201cI mean, here at Fox \u2014 other corporations \u2014 there will be things they\u2019re gonna have to change because the state of New York requires it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The idea of Fox News becoming even more \u201cwoke\u201d than it already is sparked a wave of strong reactions on Twitter, with many users expressing their discontent and frustration with the network.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Are they trying to lose more viewers? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S9og86xWF8\">https:\/\/t.co\/S9og86xWF8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jenna Ellis  (@JennaEllisEsq) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JennaEllisEsq\/status\/1663989373652590593?\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">There\u2019s always a choice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany states are mandating it now,\u201d she told viewers of DEI policies. \u201cI mean, here at Fox \u2014 other corporations \u2014 there will be things they\u2019re gonna have to change because the state of New York requires it.\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WestJournalism?\">@WestJournalism<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EEfSGqbNiG\">https:\/\/t.co\/EEfSGqbNiG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 T (@Rifleman4WVU) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rifleman4WVU\/status\/1664029514467246080?\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Faulkner\u2019s statement seems to reflect the current mindset at Fox. Several employees at the network have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fox-news-employees-blow-whistle-network-really-stands-woke-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blown the whistle<\/a> on the \u201cwoke\u201d ideology that exists beneath the facade of conservative values.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxcorporation.com\/inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cInclusion\u201d section<\/a> of its website, Fox proudly claimed, \u201cPride\u2019s mission is to cultivate community among FOX LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies, support causes important to the LGBTQ+ community, and foster a work environment where all FOX LGBTQ+ colleagues feel authentic and professionally supported.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If the massive decline in the value of companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/target-pulls-satanic-merch-off-shelves-creator-says-glad-gone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Target<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bud-light-salespeople-lose-thousands-dollars-commission-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bud Light<\/a> has proved anything, it\u2019s that conservatives still hold the power of the purse strings and know how to wield it.<\/p>\n<p>This power extends beyond mere consumption \u2014 it is a catalyst for change. The market is swift to replace those who have fallen from the graces of its consumers.<\/p>\n<p>When a company falters or fails to meet the expectations of its audience, the marketplace, like a voracious beast, stands eager to replace it with a more worthy contender.<\/p>\n<p>Fox has made its choice.<\/p>\n<p>The market is open for a new conservative cable news leader.<\/p>\n<p>Let the games begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bad news continues for Fox News. The cable news favorite for conservatives is rapidly losing its once-loyal viewership, following the ousting of Tucker Carlson, the highest-rated and indisputable former star of the network. Although the network maintained its position as the top-rated cable news network in total viewers and key demographics in May, it<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2105,"featured_media":1944375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[8154,10433,15036,7690,7666,4133,16569,5073,3748],"class_list":["post-1944374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily","tag-burn","tag-carlsons","tag-feeling","tag-fox","tag-month","tag-news","tag-ouster","tag-time","tag-tucker"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1944374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2105"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1944374"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1944374\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1944375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1944374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1944374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1944374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}