Ratings: ‘American Idol’ Rebounds From Last Week’s All-Time Low
ABC singing competition ran into CBS’ ACM Awards last Sunday
Tony Maglio | April 23, 2018 @ 8:13 AM
Last Updated: April 23, 2018 @ 10:01 AM
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Hey, “American Idol” didn’t set a new record low last night!
Week-to-week ratings for the ABC singing competition actually recovered to the tune of 15 percent growth on Sunday, rebounding from a rough performance against the ACM Awards.
All told, ABC finished first Sunday in the key 18-49 demographic and was second to CBS in primetime’s total-viewer averages.
ABC was first in ratings with a 1.2 rating/5 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and second in total viewers with an average of 5.9 million, according to preliminary numbers. “America’s” Funniest Home Videos” at 7 p.m. had a 1.0/5 and 5.6 million viewers. A two-hour “American Idol” at 8 landed a 1.5/5 and 7.4 million viewers. “Deception” at 10 settled for a 0.6/3 and 3.4 million viewers.
CBS and Fox tied for second in ratings, both with a 0.7/3. CBS was first in total viewers with 7.4 million, Fox was fourth with 1.7 million.
For CBS, “60 Minutes” at 7 had a 0.7/3 and 8.8 million viewers. At 8, “Instinct” got a 0.6/2 and 7.2 million viewers. “NCIS: Los Angeles” at 9 received a 0.8/3 and 7.5 million viewers. At 10, “Madam Secretary” finished primetime to a 0.6/2 and 6.1 million viewers.
For Fox, following a rerun, “Bob’s Burgers” at 7:30 had a 0.8/3 and 1.6 million viewers. At 8, “The Simpsons” got a 0.9/4 and 2.2 million viewers. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” at 8:30 received a 0.8/3 and 1.7 million viewers. At 9, “Family Guy” saw a 0.9/3 and 2 million viewers. “The Last Man on Earth” at 9:30 finished Fox’s night with a 0.6/2 and 1.5 million viewers.
NBC was fourth in ratings with a 0.6/2 and third in viewers with 3.9 million. “Dateline NBC” at 7 had a 0.6/3 and 3.9 million viewers. At 8, “Little Big Shots” got a 0.8/3 and 5.9 million viewers. “Genius Junior” at 9 received a 0.6/2 and 3.6 million viewers. At 10, “Timeless” managed a 0.5/2 and 2.4 million viewers.
Univision was fifth in ratings with a 0.4/2 and in viewers with 1.6 million.
Telemundo was sixth in ratings with a 0.3/1 and in viewers with 837,000.
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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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.