Shannon Bream has boosted the viewership of âFox News Sundayâ among a younger audience.
According to The Washington Examiner, TV executives declared Breamâs show is the only Sunday public affairs program to expand in the demographic of critical and wealthy the 25-54-year-old demographic.
Bream reportedly has increased their viewership by 13% and pushed up the viewership of 18-49-year-olds by 16% over former host Chris Wallaceâs last show, the Examiner reported.
Fox insiders said Bream garnered good ratings when filling in for Wallace and her changes to the show have resulted in new viewers, according to the report.
âItâs been an honor to join the tradition of Fox News Sunday and weâre all about bringing new people to join us in the conversation,â Bream told the outlet on Thursday.
She added, âItâs a privilege to be in folksâ homes every Sunday, and weâre glad theyâve found reasons to keep coming back.â
Additionally, the Examiner noted on Dec. 11, âFox News Sundayâ raked in 1,107,000 viewers and 305,000 viewers between the ages of 25-54.
âThis Weekâ is down in ratings by 22%, âFace the Nationâ has decreased by 33%, and âMeet the Pressâ by 7%.
Bream made history in September after she became the first woman to host âFox News Sunday,â IJR previously reported.
âIâm grateful for the female pioneers in the world of journalism who fought to clear a path for my generation, so that I can step into this position as the first female host of âFox News Sundayâ with confidence and humility,â she said at the time.
Bream continued, âI think anyone who takes the helm at âFox News Sundayâ has the extraordinary good fortune to build on decades of solid journalism. Iâm honored to continue that tradition and add to it.â
It was announced in August that Bream would be the new host of the show.
She then posted a Twitter thread sharing her experience in the media throughout her career.
The host shared she received a âhealthy serving of humility, and learned that God often allows us to walk through valleys â for our own good. That was also true when I spent years in chronic pain and was ultimately diagnosed with a genetic condition that has no cure.â
Concluding her thread, Bream wrote, âGod walks with us through our deepest sorrows, and celebrates with us on our mountaintops. Our circumstances may change, but He never will. Iâm feeling especially grateful for that this week, and canât wait to start my new adventure on .â
