What is the average viewership of Jimmy Kimmel Live compared to other late-night shows in 2024?
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1. Summary of the results
The average viewership of Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2024, compared to other late-night shows, is a matter of varying reports. According to [1], Jimmy Kimmel Live's 2025 average viewership of 1.6 million is down significantly compared to other late-night shows, such as Gutfeld! which averaged 3.2 million total viewers [1]. However, [2] reports that in Q2 2025, Jimmy Kimmel Live averaged 1.77 million viewers, ranking second among late-night shows in the 11:35 PM time slot, behind The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with 2.42 million viewers, but ahead of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with 1.19 million viewers [2]. Additionally, [3] notes that in April 2024, Jimmy Kimmel Live averaged 2,577,000 total viewers and 292,000 viewers in the 18-49 demographic [3]. The show's viewership has been declining over the past decade, with a significant decline in the key demographic of adults aged 25-54, as reported by [1], and a 72% decline in the key demographic of 18-49 year olds, as reported by [4]. The decline in viewership is not unique to Jimmy Kimmel Live, as [4] and [4] note that late-night TV shows in general are facing declining viewership and advertising revenue [4].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some key context that is missing from the original statement includes the time period being referred to, as the analyses provided cover different time frames, including 2024, 2025, and the past decade [1] [2] [3]. Additionally, the original statement does not account for the fact that late-night TV shows are facing declining viewership and advertising revenue across major networks, as reported by [4] and [4]. Alternative viewpoints include the fact that Jimmy Kimmel Live's ratings have been trending downward, as reported by [4], and that the show's ratings have been compared to those of other late-night hosts, such as Stephen Colbert, as reported by [5]. The high production costs of Jimmy Kimmel Live, as noted by [5], may also be a factor in the show's decline. Some possible reasons for the decline in viewership include:
- Changes in viewer preferences and habits
- Increased competition from other late-night shows and online content
- The show's format and content not resonating with younger audiences
- The impact of streaming services on traditional television viewing
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be misleading, as it does not provide a clear time frame for the average viewership of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and does not account for the decline in viewership across all late-night TV shows [1] [2] [4]. The statement may also be biased towards presenting Jimmy Kimmel Live in a negative light, as it does not provide a balanced view of the show's ratings compared to other late-night shows. The sources cited, including [1], [4], and [4], may have a conservative bias, as they are affiliated with Fox News and Fox Business, which could impact the presentation of the data [1] [4]. On the other hand, [2] and [3] may have a more neutral or liberal bias, as they are affiliated with LateNighter and IMDb, respectively [2] [3]. Ultimately, the original statement may benefit those who have a vested interest in presenting Jimmy Kimmel Live in a negative light, such as competitors or critics of the show [1] [4].