I just had to post this, because it's really quite incredible.
Last night's 5th season premiere of TLC hit "Jon & Kate Plus 8" was watched by a record 9.8 million viewers, which is nearly double of what the show's record was, set by the show last season.
The episode posted the best ever demos in adults 18-49 (6.3 rating) and women (9.1 rating).
What's even more impressive - it outrated every show that aired on broadcast television last night. "Jon & Kate" beat the highest rated broadcast show - Medium, 7.8 million, by nearly 2 million viewers.
After all the news about Jon and Kate cheating on each other, and Jon having an affair with a 23-year old school teacher, while Kate remained on the road for her job, curiosity seemed to bring in many extra viewers. The show showed the both of them seperate, and it's now out in the open that they are going through many marital problems. The episode was left with a cliffhanger, as Jon & Kate sat together for an interview as the question "What does the future hold?" was asked.
Source: http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/05/tlcs-jon-kate-premiere-gets-record-ratings.html
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"... curiosity seemed to bring in many extra viewers."
ReplyDeleteThat would be morbid curiosity. Watching that couple is equal to watching a train wreck. I'll pass, and did. What started out as a cute show has just turned into a shambles. God help those kids as they grown older. Who's going to pay their therapy bills or will Kate insist on having that telecast too?
LOL - you're absolutely right. It's sick the way viewers are addicted to this stuff. But, curiosity did get the best of 5 million that don't normally watch this show.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to see how this show has turned a nice family into a trainwreck, it really is. I wouldn't be surprised to see the next episode rated even higher.