Ratings: 'Idol' Live Telecast Brings Some Magic With Big Sunday Audience

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“American Idol” got a sprinkle of pixie dust on its Sunday ratings thanks to its first-ever live telecast on ABC. The latest installment of the network’s reboot saw a lift on “Disney Night” and won both its time slot and crowned its broadcaster winner in primetime Nielsen numbers.

From 8-10 p.m., “Idol” scored a 1.9 rating/7 share in the key 18-49 range and an average of 8.7 million total viewers — its biggest audience since its Sunday premiere on March 11. That data includes adjusted numbers for its live broadcast across the United States, as well as its original 5-7 p.m. telecast on the West Coast.

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ABC was first in ratings with a 1.4 rating/6 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and second in total viewers with an average of 6.4 million, according to preliminary numbers. At 7, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” earned a 1.3/6 and 5.9 million viewers. After “Idol”s live show, “Deception” at 10 had a 0.8/3 and 3.7 million viewers.

Fox was second in ratings with a 0.8/3 and fourth in viewers with 2 million. Following a repeat of “Bob’s Burgers” at 7, a fresh episode at 7:30 saw a 0.8/4 and 1.9 million viewers. At 8, “The Simpsons” had 0.9/4 and 2.4 million viewers. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” at 8:30 put up a 0.9/4 and 2 million viewers. At 9, “Family Guy” posted a 1.0/4 and 2.3 million viewers. At 9:30, “Last Man on Earth” managed a 0.7/3 and 1.8 million viewers.

NBC and CBS tied for third in ratings with a 0.7/3.

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CBS was first in viewers with 7.4 million. At 7, “60 Minutes” landed a 0.8/4 and 9 million viewers. “Instinct” at 8 received a 0.6/2 and 7 million viewers. At 9, “NCIS: Los Angeles” saw a 0.7/3 and 7.5 million viewers. At 10, “Madam Secretary” settled for a 0.5/2 and 6 million viewers.

NBC was third in viewers with 4.1 million. At 7, “Dateline” took a 0.7/3 and 4.2 million viewers. At 8, “Little Big Shots” got a 0.8/4 and 6 million viewers. At 9, “Genius Junior” settled for a 0.6/2 and 3.7 million viewers. At 10, “Timeless” managed a 0.6/2 and 2.6 million viewers.

The CW does not currently nationally program Sunday nights.

This Is Everything Ryan Seacrest Does in a Week (Photos)

Now that Ryan Seacrest has added hosting a rebooted "American Idol" to his list of seemingly never-ending jobs, we decided to look at a week in the life of the broadcaster, TV host, producer, philanthropist, fashion designer and dog-lover.
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Seacrest has said in interviews that he wakes up around 5 a.m. His radio show, "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," airs at 6 a.m. and goes until 10 a.m. on weekdays.
He then heads to the New York studio of "Live With Kelly and Ryan," which airs at 9 a.m. ET (then it's replayed at 9 a.m. PT).

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Along with "On Air" and "Live," Seacrest is sure to schedule in workouts for himself. He told GQ that he treats them like executive meetings, but the time can float.

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In addition to those shows and his workouts, he also serves on the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees. Here he is at the LACMA's 50th anniversary party.

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Seacrest isn't only in front of the camera. He also produces "E! Live from the Red Carpet," Bravo's "Shah's of Sunset" and CMT's "I Love Kelli Pickler." That's not even to mention that he created and executive produces "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and its spin-offs.
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Seacrest has added more to his plate than his new spot on "Live." He's producing "Life of Kylie" on E!, which premieres this summer, and is launching a new skin-care line for men, which will also release this summer.

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And he has signed on to reprise hosting duties on ABC's reboot of "American Idol," which is expected to launch in winter 2018.
Seacrest's independent production company, Ryan Seacrest Productions, will remain based in Los Angeles despite his move to New York for "Live." Among the many shows produced here is Jennifer Lopez's "Shades of Blue." ABC reports he will travel back to LA on weekends.
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Seacrest continues to host "America's Top 40," a radio show that airs on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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All of this on a weekly basis, plus Seacrest's yearly commitments like hosting "New Year's Rockin' Eve" and E!'s live coverage for events like the Grammys, Golden Globes and Oscars.
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