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Celebrity Reality Show Tops Ratings
12 Aug
Summary
- Nation's Dumbest became Fox's biggest summer debut in four years.
- The show's premiere drew 2.3 million viewers within its first week.
- Fox's summer primetime viewing increased significantly compared to last year.
A new reality competition series, Nation's Dumbest, starring familiar celebrities, has achieved significant success for Fox. It marks the network's biggest summer debut in four years, attracting 2.3 million viewers within its first seven days of airing. This premiere viewership is the highest for a summer launch since 2022.
The series has reportedly grown its audience in key demographics since its July 15 debut. Fox reported that primetime viewership this July has surged, with a 31% increase among adults aged 18-49 and a 40% increase in total viewers compared to last year. This performance bolsters Fox's overall summer ratings.
Several other programs have also contributed to Fox's strong summer performance. The gameshow The 1% Club is experiencing its most-watched season. The Quiz with Balls is on pace for its most-watched season, and Beat Shazam delivered its most-streamed episode in seven years. Additionally, Kitchen Nightmares had its highest-rated premiere in two years, and MasterChef remains the network's most-streamed summer series.
