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Sean Hannityhas made cable news history.
In response to the milestone, Hannity said “I am extremely grateful to FOX News Media and to our loyal, dedicated viewers whom I am proud to serve every night.”
Sean Hannity.Taylor Hill/WireImage
Hannity first joined the network on October 7, 1996, to co-host the political talk showHannity & Colmeswith the late Alan Colmes, per the release.
Larry King appeared as a primetime cable television host from June 3, 1985, to December 16, 2010. Kingdied in January 2021at age 87.
“As cable news' most enduring personality, Hannity has been a staple of FNC’s primetime lineup since the launch of the network in 1996, where his candid style and passionate commentary have made him one of the most prominent and influential voices in the country,” FOX News said in the release.
FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott praised Hannity for his “authenticity and insightful commentary,” which she said helped him create “one of the most enduring connections with our audience and it’s been an honor to watch him over the years.”
Describing Hannity as “a FOX News original,” Scott noted that the host “has helped innovate the industry, and we are incredibly proud of his extraordinary success.”
Hannity appeared onHannity & Colmesfor more than 12 years before receiving his own one-hour show in 2009.Hannity & Colmesovertook Larry King after five years on the air and was the top-rated program for its timeslot in 2002.
Now,Hannityis the top-rated show in its own time slot with both viewers and in the 25-54 demographic, and has been for 13 consecutive years, FOX News said, citing Nielsen Media Research. The show is currently averaging more than 3.1 million viewers a night and “routinely ranks in the top five programs in cable news.”
Hannitywas the most-watched cable news program among adults 25 to 54 from 2017 to 2019, and the most-watched show in terms of total viewers from 2017 to 2020, per the outlet.
Hannityairs weeknights at 9 p.m. on FOX.
source: people.com
