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The New England Patriots’ 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers drew 28.9 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, a slight decline from last year’s Sunday-night game, aided by Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel.
Brighton stunned Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup third round, with Welbeck delivering a key assist for Gruda’s opener and then scoring Brighton’s second; Sesko pulled one back late to threaten a United comeback, but Shea Lacey was sent off four minutes after, ending United’s cup hopes as interim boss Darren Fletcher rotated his lineup.
The Kennedy Center defended the 2025 Honors hosted by Donald Trump, claiming the show was successful despite a 26% drop in viewership to 4.1 million, citing demographic performance and social media impressions as indicators of success amid industry and timing challenges.
The Kennedy Center Honors ratings declined significantly following the event's perceived takeover by Trump, indicating a possible controversy or viewer backlash.
Bowen Yang's final 'SNL' appearance, hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as musical guest, drew the show's highest viewership in over a year with 5.4 million viewers, marking a significant ratings boost and a notable farewell for Yang, who was the show's first Asian cast member.
The Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series set viewership records with 51 million viewers globally, the highest since 1991, highlighting the sport's strong appeal and potential economic impact, especially amid concerns over future lockouts and attendance fluctuations.
'The Perfect Neighbor' quickly gained popularity on Netflix with 16.7 million views in its first three days, ranking as the second most-watched title during the week of October 13-19, and is a documentary about the fatal shooting of Ajike Owens using body-cam footage.
Recent political and economic pressures are threatening the landscape of late-night television, with cancellations and suspensions impacting advertising revenue and viewership, especially as media companies shift focus towards streaming and sports rights amid declining traditional TV audiences.
Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV after a suspension due to a controversial monologue resulted in record-breaking ratings, with 6.2 million viewers and 21 million YouTube views, and he humorously thanked Donald Trump for the boost, despite Trump's threats to sue the network.
Jimmy Kimmel's return to his late-night show on September 23 boosted ratings to a decade-high among adults 18-49, despite some affiliates refusing to air the episode and ongoing controversy over comments about political figures. The episode garnered over 6 million viewers on ABC and 26 million social media views, with notable support from social media and online platforms. The show faced potential cancellation threats from FCC officials and was temporarily halted by Disney, but Kimmel's monologue continues to attract high viewership online. The future of the show remains uncertain amid ongoing political and corporate tensions.
Nate Bargatze defended his Emmy hosting charity stunt, which involved a donation countdown for speeches, amid negative press reviews. Despite the criticism, the event increased viewership and Bargatze personally donated $250,000 after the night ended with no funds raised for charity. He emphasized his good intentions and the success of the ratings boost for CBS.
Jimmy Kimmel returned from suspension with a monologue mocking Trump as an '80s-style bully, criticizing his threats against ABC and his ratings, while facing ongoing affiliate preemptions and censorship issues, which have reduced his show's reach.
Jimmy Kimmel humorously responded to President Trump's comment about his ratings, mocking the 'bad ratings' club and highlighting Trump's historically poor approval ratings, while also referencing other political satire and entertainment news.
Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV after suspension achieved record ratings despite many ABC affiliates refusing to air the show, highlighting ongoing debates over free speech, media censorship, and political influence in the US.
Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after suspension resulted in his highest ratings in years, with approximately 6.26 million viewers, despite being preempted in some markets. The episode also gained significant social media attention, and Kimmel addressed the controversy surrounding his comments, emphasizing his intent and remorse. The show’s resurgence occurred amid ongoing debates about free speech and media influence.