ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Revival Debuts With 10.3 Million Viewers
Written by broebling on March 13, 2018
ABC’s revival of “American Idol” was the top show on Sunday night, according to Nielsen overnight data. “American Idol” drew a 2.3 rating in adults 18-49 ad 10.3 million viewers. However compared to the final Fox season premiere of “American Idol” in 2016, which drew a 3.0 rating and 10.96 million viewers, the ABC premiere was down approximately 23% from the last Fox season. Idol also helped ABC deliver its most-watched Sunday night in over five years.
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