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Fact check: Which late-night show has the highest demographic ratings among 18-49 year olds in 2025?
1. Summary of the results
The question of which late-night show has the highest demographic ratings among 18-49 year olds in 2025 is addressed by multiple analyses from various sources. According to [1], [2], [1], [1], and [2], Jimmy Kimmel Live! had 220,000 viewers in the 18-49 demographic, while The Late Show with Stephen Colbert had 219,000 viewers, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon had 157,000 viewers [1] [2]. However, Gutfeld! is reported to have the highest ratings overall with 238,000 viewers in the demo by [1] and [2], and 304,000 viewers in the demo for Q1 2025 by [3]. It appears that while Jimmy Kimmel Live! has a strong performance in the 18-49 demographic, Gutfeld! may have surpassed it in terms of overall ratings [1] [3] [2].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
- The original statement does not provide information about the time period considered for the ratings, which could be a crucial factor in determining the highest-rated show [1] [3] [2].
- Some sources, such as [4], mention that Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended indefinitely by ABC, which could impact its ratings and may benefit other shows like Gutfeld! or The Late Show with Stephen Colbert [4].
- Alternative viewpoints are presented by sources such as [3], which reports that Gutfeld! had the highest ratings overall, potentially benefiting Fox News and its affiliates [3].
- The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! could also benefit The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as it may attract some of the viewers who previously watched Jimmy Kimmel Live! [4].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be misleading or biased as it does not consider the overall ratings, but rather focuses on the 18-49 demographic [1] [2]. This could benefit Jimmy Kimmel Live! and ABC, as it highlights their strong performance in this demographic [1] [2].
- On the other hand, sources like [3] and [2] may be biased towards Gutfeld! and Fox News, as they report its high overall ratings [3] [2].
- The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and its potential impact on the ratings may also be a factor in the bias, as it could benefit other shows and networks [4].
- Ultimately, the original statement's focus on the 18-49 demographic may be intended to benefit Jimmy Kimmel Live! and ABC, while downplaying the success of Gutfeld! and Fox News [1] [2] [3].