American Idol seemed to be rather popular on Twitter last night, but that didn't save it in the actual ratings department. With all of the X-Factor and The Voice hatred being spewed from Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey fans, you'd think the shows were sure to break ratings records.
In actuality, the ratings for the show were down about 12%. Not quite the drop X-Factor experienced (25%), but a drop none-the-less. Still, ratings could pick up during the audition rounds and we're hoping for the best. Nicki & Randy offered up some interesting chemistry while Mariah is doomed to a sizzle reel by the end of the season. Her shady faces and quirky comments were a personal highlight from last nights show.
Read about the official numbers below.
Based on the overnight metered market ratings, “American Idol” is looking at another year-over-year decline for its season premiere.
Wednesday’s episode delivered an 11.7 overnight rating, notes TV Media Insights, which is down from last year’s 13.5. Though the year-over-year decline slowed (last year’s premiere was down from a 16.4 in 2011), the drop-off is disappointing nonetheless given the heavily-hyped additions of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban to the judging panel.
The adults 18-49 number will paint a clearer picture of where the show stands, but based on the show’s usual trajectory throughout the season, it will likely again spend much of the year as a top–but no longer dominant–ratings performer.
I guess people are over singing competitions.
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