UPDATED, 1:48 PM: Final figures showed that the CNN presidential debate drew an estimated 51.3 million viewers across 16 networks, according to Nielsen. Fox News’ simulcast drew 9.28 million, followed by ABC with 9.21 million, NBC with 5.39 million, CBS with 5.01 million, MSNBC with 4.12 million, Fox with 3.68 million and Fox Business Network with 397,000. PREVIOUSLY: CNN said that 47.9 million watched the presidential debate across TV platforms on Thursday night, according to Nielsen Fast National data. A more complete picture of the debate audience is expected later this afternoon, when Nielsen itself will release final numbers. Other viewership figures: NBC, 5.17 million; CBS, 4.81 million; MSNBC, 3.94 million; Fox, 3.48 million; Fox Business, 372,000.

Source: CNN June 28, 2024 17:37 UTC