What were Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2015 compared to 2024?
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1. Summary of the results
The analyses provided present a mixed picture of Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2015 compared to 2024. According to [1] and [2], Jimmy Kimmel's show averaged 2.4 million viewers in 2015 and has been trending downward ever since, with 1.6 million viewers in 2025, representing a 37% decline [1] [2]. Additionally, [3] reports a 70-80% decline in viewership since 2015, and a decline in the show's share of the 18-49 demographic from 0.68 in 2013-14 to 0.16 in 2024-25 [3]. However, other sources, such as [3] and [4], do not provide direct comparisons of ratings between 2015 and 2024, but do mention a decline in viewership over the past decade, with a 72% decline in the key demographic of 18 to 49-year-olds [3] and an average of 1.77 million viewers in the second quarter of 2025 [4].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some sources, such as [1], do not provide any information about Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2015 or 2024, and appear to be unrelated to the topic [1]. Furthermore, the analyses do not provide a clear picture of the factors contributing to the decline in Jimmy Kimmel's ratings, such as changes in viewer preferences or increased competition from other late-night shows. Alternative viewpoints, such as the impact of external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic on late-night TV viewership, are also not considered in the analyses [2] [3]. Key demographic information, such as the age and location of Jimmy Kimmel's viewers, is also missing from the analyses [3] [4].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement asks for a comparison of Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2015 and 2024, but the analyses provided do not always offer a direct comparison between these two years. Some sources, such as [1] and [2], provide information on the decline in viewership over the past decade, but do not specify the exact ratings in 2024 [1] [2]. This could potentially lead to misinformation or inaccurate conclusions about Jimmy Kimmel's ratings. Additionally, the sources may have different biases or agendas, such as [3], which appears to be focused on the decline of late-night TV viewership, while [3] seems to be more focused on the decline of Jimmy Kimmel's show specifically [3]. ABC and Jimmy Kimmel may benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to the decline in viewership, while competitors may benefit from a more negative portrayal of Jimmy Kimmel's show [2] [4].