Emmy Awards Hit Record Low Viewership

Postponement and competition from other broadcasts contribute to decline, as awards shows struggle to maintain audience interest.

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards show, broadcast on Fox, saw a record low viewership of just 4.3 million, continuing a trend of declining ratings for the annual awards show.
The show was postponed from its usual spot in September due to ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood, which may have contributed to the low viewership.
The Emmys had to compete with a busy broadcast night, including an NFL playoff game and coverage of the Iowa caucuses.
Other awards shows have also seen drops in viewership, but some, like the Golden Globes, have recently seen a rebound.
The 2024 Emmys are already set to take place later this year when it will be broadcast in September on ABC.