How to get YouTube TV to stop recommending Fox News?

To stop YouTube TV from recommending Fox News, customize your live guide to hide the channel, mark specific recommended videos as "Don't show me this," and manage your watch/search history. Although YouTube TV does not have a direct "block channel" feature, these steps significantly reduce, though may not entirely eliminate, unwanted recommendations. YouTube +2
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How to get YouTube TV to stop suggesting FOX News?

Within the YouTube TV app, click on your profile icon and go to Settings. You should see an option for Autoplay on Start. turn it off. In all likelihood, you're caught in a cycle that's perpetuating visibility of Fox News.
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How do I block Fox on YouTube TV?

Remove networks
  1. Open the YouTube TV app or visit tv.youtube.com on a web browser.
  2. Tap your profile photo Settings Membership .
  3. Tap CANCEL next to a network you'd like to remove.
  4. Tap Confirm to finish.
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Has YouTube TV reached an agreement with FOX News?

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Alphabet-owned (GOOGL. O) , opens new tab YouTube and Fox (FOXA. O) , opens new tab said on Thursday they have reached an agreement that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels available to YouTube TV subscribers. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.
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How many customers are canceling YouTube TV?

According to a new survey from Drive Research (via Variety), YouTube TV subscribers aren't happy. In response to the standoff, 24% of respondents said they had already cancelled their subscription or were planning to do so. That's according to around 1,100 consumers who responded to the survey.
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How to not recommend a channel on YouTube TV?

On certain pages, such as your Home and Watch Next pages, find a video from a channel that you don't want recommended to you. Click More next to the video title. Select Don't recommend channel .
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How do I turn off Fox News?

How do I turn off Fox News notifications?
  1. Tap the 'Settings' icon.
  2. Scroll down and tap on 'Application Manager'.
  3. Scroll down and tap on 'Fox News'
  4. Uncheck the 'Show Notifications' box.
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Why does YouTube TV want to cancel Fox News?

"Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive," YouTube wrote in the blog. "Our priority is to reach a deal that reflects the value of their content and is fair for both sides without passing on additional costs to our subscribers."
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What is the best YouTube TV package?

One of the best new plans is the Sports plan, which costs $64.99 per month, $54.99 for new customers. It includes major broadcast networks like ESPN, Fox Sports 1, NBC Sports and more. You also don't lose features if you go to a cheaper tier.
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How to get Fox News off YouTube TV?

On the right hand side of the "live" tab there is a sort option or in Settings/Live Guide. Select that and select Custom/Edit. You can then move channels up and down or hide ones you don't want in your guide.
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What is the downside of YouTube TV?

Cons of YouTube TV include recurring price increases, missing some regional sports networks (RSNs), a DVR system that deletes recordings after 9 months and can't record single episodes, a sometimes confusing interface, and dependence on a strong internet connection, with occasional disputes leading to channel blackouts like Disney networks. 
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Can I block a specific channel on YouTube?

Yes, you can block a YouTube channel, primarily through the "Don't recommend channel" feature on the main YouTube platform to filter your feed, or use the dedicated "Block user" function within YouTube Kids for a supervised account, preventing them from interacting or appearing for that child. On the main YouTube, you can't fully prevent seeing videos in searches or subscriptions unless you unsubscribe, but you can hide comments and stop recommendations. 
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How do I stop unwanted content on YouTube?

To block unwanted videos on YouTube, use the "Not interested" or "Don't recommend channel" options for specific videos in your feed, or block entire channels directly through their page; for kids, use YouTube Kids with stronger content filters, and for more control, use browser extensions or manage your Google activity to refine recommendations over time. 
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What is the 8 minute rule on YouTube?

The YouTube 8-minute rule refers to a monetization threshold where videos 8 minutes or longer become eligible for mid-roll ads (ads placed within the video), not just pre-roll (before) or post-roll (after) ads, maximizing creator revenue. While longer videos have historically been preferred for ad placement, the 8-minute mark allows creators to earn more from shorter, yet substantial, content without needing to stretch it to the previous 10-minute requirement, balancing revenue potential with viewer experience.
 
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How to reset YouTube TV settings?

To reset the YouTube app on your TV, open the app, go to the left-panel Settings, scroll down to Reset app, and confirm to clear accounts, devices, and history, logging you out so you can start fresh; for a deeper reset, try power cycling your TV or checking for system updates on your streaming device. 
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Why are people cancelling YouTube TV?

People are canceling YouTube TV primarily due to high costs, recent Disney channel blackouts (losing ESPN, ABC), and general dissatisfaction with losing core content, leading many to seek alternatives for sports and news, while others find they don't use live TV features enough to justify the price, opting for cheaper on-demand services or free over-the-air TV. The ongoing dispute with Disney significantly increased churn rates as subscribers lost access to essential sports and network programming, though some also cite general price creep and a desire for a simpler setup. 
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What's the best replacement for YouTube TV?

What Are the Best YouTube TV Alternatives?
  1. DirecTV. DirecTV Stream offers 90+ live TV channels with its “Entertainment” package, which costs just $49.99/month right now as part of a special offer (compared to $83 for YouTube TV). ...
  2. Hulu + Live TV. ...
  3. Fubo TV. ...
  4. Sling.
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Is Fox leaving YouTube TV?

Update as of 9pm ET on Aug 28: We're happy to share that we've reached an agreement with Fox to keep their content on YouTube TV, preserve the value of our service for our subscribers and offer more flexibility in the future.
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