Stephen Colbert Ratings Surge After Cancellation
Late-Night Ratings: Colbert Dominates, Fallon and Meyers Show Growth
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The late-night landscape continues to be a dynamic space, with Stephen Colbert leading the pack in viewership. This past week, CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert saw a significant surge, while NBC‘s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers also demonstrated positive momentum. Let’s dive into the numbers and see how the major players stacked up.
The 11:35 PM Slot: Colbert’s Strong Showing
At the coveted 11:35 PM timeslot, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert emerged as the clear winner. The show pulled in an impressive 6.42 million viewers, marking a significant +64% increase. This strong performance also translated to a significant lead in the key demographic, with 296,000 viewers in the 18-49 age range.
Simultaneously occurring, the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC garnered 3.54 million viewers, a respectable +12% increase. The show also saw a +12% rise in its 18-49 demographic, attracting 161,000 viewers.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC, airing four first-run episodes, brought in 2.61 million viewers.However, the show experienced a -24% dip in viewership compared to the previous period.
The 12:37 AM Slot: A Mixed Bag
Moving to the later timeslot, Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC continued its steady performance, attracting 2.93 million viewers and a +3% increase. The show also saw a +3% uptick in the 18-49 demographic, with 97,000 viewers.
CBS’s After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, showed promising growth with 2.08 million viewers, a +11% increase. The show also saw a +11% rise in its 18-49 demographic, with 70,000 viewers.
ABC’s Nightline, which aired five first-run episodes, drew 1.81 million viewers but experienced a -25% decline.
Key Takeaways and What it Means
Stephen Colbert’s commanding lead highlights the enduring appeal of his show and its ability to draw a significant audience. The growth seen by Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers suggests that NBC’s late-night offerings are resonating with viewers.
The performance of After Midnight is particularly noteworthy, indicating that the show is finding its footing and attracting a growing audience. As the late-night landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends play out in the coming weeks.
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Ratings data © The nielsen Company, used under license.
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