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American Idol Dominates Monday Night TV
2 Apr
Summary
- Live shows boosted viewership by 6% over last season.
- Ranked as the No. 1 program on Monday night across broadcast.
- Season garnered 5.11 million total viewers, a 5% increase.
"American Idol" Season 9 has experienced a notable surge in ratings, with its initial live broadcast attracting 4.86 million viewers on ABC and Disney+. This represents a 6% increase from the previous season's comparable episode and an 11% rise from its March 31st audience last year.
Overall, the current season is averaging 5.11 million total viewers, reflecting a 5% year-over-year gain. The show also secured the top spot among all programming on Monday nights across broadcast and cable networks. This season's premiere performance was its strongest in four years, up 20% among total viewers compared to the prior season premiere.
Further enhancing its reach, "American Idol" made its streaming debut this season, now available live on Disney+ alongside its ABC broadcast. The show also generated substantial social media engagement, ranking as the No. 1 entertainment program with 1.6 million total social interactions on the night of its faith-themed episode. This episode alone garnered 11.1 million video views across various platforms.
