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Rosie O'Donnell's Kimmel Takedown: Ratings Soar!
28 Aug
Summary
- O'Donnell's guest stint averaged 2.17 million total viewers.
- Her week achieved the highest ratings since mid-June for the show.
- Viewership increased significantly compared to previous guest hosts.
Rosie O'Donnell's week guest hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" concluded, delivering impressive viewership numbers. For the week of August 17, she averaged 2.17 million total viewers and 237,000 in the key demographic, according to Nielsen figures. This performance made it the most-watched week for the ABC late-night show since mid-June.
O'Donnell's stint saw a notable increase compared to previous guest hosts, including Anthony Anderson who hosted the week of August 9. Total viewership rose by 40% and demo viewership by 34% during her hosting week. This surge helped "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" maintain its lead over rivals like "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
Furthermore, O'Donnell's hosting positively impacted subsequent programming. ABC's "Nightline" saw an 11% rise in total viewers and a 20% increase in demo viewers. Her Monday, August 17 debut drew 1.87 million total viewers, the highest for any guest host that summer.
