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Fact check: What were Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2020 compared to 2024?
1. Summary of the results
The available data suggests that Jimmy Kimmel's show ratings have been declining over the years [1]. In 2020, the show averaged 1.8 million viewers [1]. By 2025, the average viewership had dropped to 1.6 million [1], and in September 2025, it slipped 11% to 1.104 million viewers [1] [2]. The key point to note is the decline in viewership, with a 37% decline from 2015 to 2025 [1] and a 72% decline among the key demographic [1]. However, the show performed better in the 18-49 demographic in the second quarter of 2025, with 220,000 viewers [3]. Unfortunately, there is no direct comparison to 2024 ratings [1] [4] [5] [3] [2].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some sources do not provide relevant information about Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2020 compared to 2024 [4] [2]. Alternative viewpoints suggest that late-night TV is dying, and Kimmel's show is no longer a powerhouse [3]. Other sources mention that Kimmel's show ratings slipped in September 2025, but do not provide information about his ratings in 2020 or a direct comparison to 2024 [2]. Additional context is needed to understand the claim about Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2020 compared to 2024, including more data on the show's performance in 2024 [1] [4] [5] [3] [2].
- The ratings of other late-night shows, such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, are also relevant [1].
- The performance of Kimmel's show in the 18-49 demographic is another important factor [3].
- The overall decline of late-night TV and its impact on Kimmel's show is a crucial aspect to consider [3].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement asks for a comparison between Jimmy Kimmel's ratings in 2020 and 2024, but most sources do not provide a direct comparison to 2024 ratings [1] [4] [5] [3] [2]. This lack of information may lead to misinformation or bias in the original statement. ABC and Jimmy Kimmel may benefit from a more accurate comparison of the show's ratings over time [1]. Other late-night shows, such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, may also benefit from a more accurate comparison of their ratings [1]. The media outlets reporting on Jimmy Kimmel's ratings, such as Fox News and Hindustan Times, may have different biases and agendas that influence their reporting [1] [4] [3] [2].