Nielsen data for Q2 2025 shows FOX News Media’s FOX & Friends, hosted by Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade, Lawrence Jones, and Steve Doocy, as the top morning show in the Tampa market, outperforming all broadcast and cable competitors, including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and MSNBC.
TampaFP reports the program secured an 18% share of total TV viewing (P2+) in Tampa, with a 29% share against direct rivals and a commanding 62% of cable news viewership.
It’s also gaining on CBS Mornings, beating it in nearly half of Nielsen’s metered markets, amid speculation about the CBS show’s uncertain future and comments from Donald Trump about host Gayle King.
FOX News’ dominance extends beyond mornings, leading primetime viewership since June 20, 2025, with 2.9 million weekday primetime viewers, outpacing NBC (2.6 million) and CBS and ABC (2.1 million each).