Megyn Kelly’s new Fox News show is already a huge success. To say she was winning the ratings war against MSNBC and CNN would be the understatement of the century. Her recent interview with Ted Cruz, whom she called “the most hated man in America,” beat Rachel Maddow and Piers Morgan, combined.
If you’re a gambling man, then you would be a fool not to bet on Roger Ailes. Though many questioned FNC’s recent lineup changes (and to be fair, there were a lot of them), Ailes didn’t flinch.
This was especially true when it came to Megyn Kelly. Prior to her new 9 p.m. gig, The Kelly File, Mr. Ailes informed the press:
"Megyn is an exceptional talent who has successfully filled and surpassed each role we have given her at the network. Her ability to command the screen, delve into the facts and lead a debate is what makes her one of the most sought-after anchors in the business."
His faith in Megyn paid off...big time. According to Nielsen, the new mom brought in over 2.1 million viewers.
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow came in second, with nearly one million viewers. CNN, who has somehow managed to become virtually irrelevant, drew an audience of just 500,000.
Check out the comprehensive list of Nielsen ratings below, for the date of October 7. And don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comment field below.
Overall Primetime Lineup
Fox: 2,059,053 total viewers
MSNBC: 946,861 total viewers
CNN: 519,786 total viewers
9:00 p.m. Timeslot
FNC’s The Kelly File: 2,066,368 total viewers
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Show: 997,466 total viewers
CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight: 529,946 total viewers
Afternoon
FNC’s Shepard Smith Reporting: 1,436,284 total viewers
CNN’s Newsroom: 511,167 total viewers
MSNBC’s The Cycle: 346,510 total viewers
