As we wrap up 2021, it is the same old story in cable news.

According to Nielsen Fox News Channel will mark its sixth straight year as the #1 cable channel.

In commenting on the 2021 ratings, FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said, “As we embark on our 20th year as the leader in cable news, the last six of which as number one in all of cable, I am incredibly proud of the unrivaled success we’ve had at FOX News Channel. Not only were we the only network to grow our audience share, but we did so while changing our lineup and transforming the entire late-night television landscape in the process, ensuring our continued momentum for many years to come.”

But, it is not all good news.

Looking at the numbers, Fox News lost 34% of its prime time audience year over year. In total day, FNC lost nearly 30% of its viewers.

But, Fox did not shed as many viewers as CNN or MSNBC:

Primetime:

FNC: 2,365,000 P2+ (down 34%); 374,000 25-54 (down 41%)
CNN: 1,103,000 P2+ (down 38%); 276,000 25-54 (down 46%)
MSNBC: 1,554,000 P2+ (down 27%); 220,000 25-54 (down 38%)

 Total Day:

FNC: 1,328,000 P2+ (down 29%); 223,000 25-54 (down 35%)
CNN: 787,000 P2+ (down 31%); 190,000 25-54 (down 39%)
MSNBC: 919,000 P2+ (down 26%); 128,000 25-54 (down 36%)