All articles tagged with #tv ratings
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Guardian
Tony Dokoupil's first week as CBS Evening News anchor has been marked by strong reporting, social media scrutiny, and internal challenges, including a sudden producer dismissal and mixed reviews on his interviewing style and tour approach, as he aims to revitalize the struggling broadcast amidst a competitive landscape.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
ABC's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' achieved a four-year high with an average of 18.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched program on New Year's Eve 2025, and drawing a total of around 34 million viewers across the night, outperforming other networks' specials.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors hosted by Donald Trump experienced a significant drop in viewership to 3.01 million, the lowest ever, despite Trump's predictions of high ratings. The event, which included notable honorees like Sylvester Stallone and Kiss, aired on CBS and Paramount+ but faced backlash over the Trump name and the show's declining audience. The broadcast's poor ratings and the end of CBS's TV rights deal may lead to new negotiations with other media companies, including Netflix and Paramount.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Variety
The most-watched telecasts of 2025 were dominated by NFL football, especially the Super Bowl LIX, and the series 'Tracker' on CBS, with entertainment events like the Oscars also ranking highly. The NFL accounted for 48 of the top 100 telecasts, and live awards shows continued to draw significant audiences, with 'Tracker' and '60 Minutes' leading in entertainment.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by TV Insider
The Kennedy Center Honors hosted by Donald Trump experienced its lowest TV ratings ever with 2.65 million viewers, a 35% drop from the previous year. CBS edited Trump's remarks and did not use the new name of the center, which was voted to be renamed after Trump, pending congressional approval. Despite Trump's claims of widespread support, the broadcast saw a significant decline in viewership.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Yahoo
Donald Trump's hosting of the Kennedy Center Honors resulted in the lowest TV ratings ever, with only 2.65 million viewers, a significant drop from previous years. The broadcast was also edited and cut down, and the event's name was controversially proposed to be changed to include Trump's name, though this has not been officially recognized by CBS.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by BBC
The King's Christmas broadcast was the most-watched TV program in the UK on Christmas Day, with nearly 7 million viewers, making it the top-rated show of the day, followed by children's and entertainment programs. The broadcast featured a traditional speech emphasizing community and resilience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Ankler.
Hulu's 'All's Fair,' a Ryan Murphy series starring Kim Kardashian, faced poor reviews but achieved record viewership and viral marketing success, raising questions about the impact of hate-watching and whether the show's high production costs translated into subscriber growth for Hulu.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The premiere of HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry' attracted 5.7 million cross-platform viewers over three days, making it the third-largest debut in HBO history, with most viewers watching via streaming and replays. The series is a prequel to the 'It' movies, set in the 1960s Derry, Maine, and features a subversion of the original story's tone and intensity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Media Watch
The Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series has started with solid viewership in the U.S., averaging 12.5 million viewers over the first two games, making it one of the most-watched Fall Classics since 2019, despite a slight decline from last year's series. The series features a smaller U.S. market but benefits from the large Los Angeles market and international audiences, including Canada and Japan, bringing the total global viewership to around 30.5 million.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Tim Robinson's 'The Chair Company' debuted as HBO's most-watched comedy launch in over five years, attracting 1.4 million viewers in the first three days, and ranking among the top three comedy premieres in HBO Max history. The show features Robinson investigating a workplace conspiracy after his chair breaks during a presentation, and has been well-received alongside other HBO hits like 'Task'.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
HBO's 'The Chair Company' achieved its best comedy premiere in over five years with 1.4 million viewers over three days, while its lead-in 'Task' continues to grow, reaching 4 million viewers for its penultimate episode and averaging 6.7 million across platforms, indicating strong audience engagement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by thewrap.com
Late night TV shows, especially Jimmy Kimmel Live!, experienced significant viewership spikes amid political controversies involving Trump, with Kimmel's return drawing over 6 million viewers and other hosts like Colbert and Meyers also seeing increases, despite some suspension-related fluctuations. The overall trend indicates that political and sports events continue to boost TV ratings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TV Insider
Jimmy Kimmel Live! experienced a significant ratings boost after returning from a suspension, with 6.3 million viewers on its first night, though ratings declined afterward but remain higher than previous averages, prompting Kimmel to address the ratings and station bans on his show.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
President Trump's attempts to censor shows like Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and South Park have backfired, boosting their ratings and visibility, and highlighting the Streisand Effect where efforts to suppress content only increase public interest.