STEVEN TYLER's 'American Idol' Debut Ratings Drop Double Digits - Jan. 20, 2011
According to Billboard.com, the tenth season premiere of "American Idol" fell 13 percent among total viewers and 18 percent in the ad-coveted demographic of 18-49-year olds, according to preliminary data from Nielsen. The two-hour opener, featuring new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, was watched by 26.1 million viewers with a 9.7 in the demo.
"American Idol" has been declining since the 2007 season when the premiere installment attracted a high of 37.4 million viewers with a 15.8 in the demo.
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According to Billboard.com, the tenth season premiere of "American Idol" fell 13 percent among total viewers and 18 percent in the ad-coveted demographic of 18-49-year olds, according to preliminary data from Nielsen. The two-hour opener, featuring new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, was watched by 26.1 million viewers with a 9.7 in the demo.
"American Idol" has been declining since the 2007 season when the premiere installment attracted a high of 37.4 million viewers with a 15.8 in the demo.
Read more from Billboard.com.