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Fact check: How do Jimmy Kimmel's ratings compare to other late-night shows in 2025?
1. Summary of the results
The analyses provided show that Jimmy Kimmel's show had 1.77 million viewers in Q2 2025, ranking third in total viewers, but led in the 18-49 demo with 220,000 viewers [1]. However, his ratings declined to 1.104 million viewers in September 2025, an 11% drop from the previous month [2]. In comparison to other late-night shows, Kimmel's ratings trailed behind The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which had 2.42 million total viewers, but Kimmel's show had a stronger performance in the 18-49 demo [1]. The analyses also suggest that Kimmel's ratings are not as strong as other late-night shows, such as Fox News Gutfeld!, which had 3.29 million total viewers [1].
- Key points to note:
Kimmel's show had a strong performance in the 18-49 demo, with 220,000 viewers [1].
The show's total viewership declined in September 2025, with 1.104 million viewers [2].
Kimmel's ratings trailed behind The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, but had a stronger performance in the 18-49 demo [1].
**2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints**
Some analyses suggest that Kimmel's ratings are not as strong as other late-night shows, but **fail to consider the context of the 18-49 demo**, where Kimmel's show performs well [1]. Additionally, some sources **do not provide a comprehensive comparison** of Kimmel's ratings to other late-night shows, such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers [1]. **Alternative viewpoints** suggest that Kimmel's suspension may be related to broader censorship concerns, but **do not provide quantitative ratings** to support this claim [3].
Key points to consider:
The context of the 18-49 demo, where Kimmel's show performs well [1].
A comprehensive comparison of Kimmel's ratings to other late-night shows [1].
Alternative viewpoints on Kimmel's suspension and its relation to broader censorship concerns [3].
**3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement**
The original statement **does not provide a clear context** for the comparison of Kimmel's ratings to other late-night shows, which may **lead to misinformation** [1]. Some analyses **may be biased** towards presenting Kimmel's ratings in a negative light, such as the 11% decline in viewership in September 2025 [2]. **ABC and other networks may benefit** from presenting Kimmel's ratings in a certain way, such as emphasizing the decline in total viewership [2].
Key points to note:
The original statement lacks clear context for the comparison of Kimmel's ratings [1].
Some analyses may be biased towards presenting Kimmel's ratings in a negative light [2].
- ABC and other networks may benefit from presenting Kimmel's ratings in a certain way [2].