The American Idol TV show revival is back — for its second season on ABC and 17th season overall. Last year, while it didn’t earn the kind of ratings that saw the original run soar to the top of the FOX charts, the series did well enough to return for season 17. But, how long will it last? Will American Idol be cancelled or renewed for season 18? Stay tuned. **Status update below.
An ABC reality TV series singing competition, American Idol revival typically airs on Sundays and Mondays on ABC. Returning are Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan as judges and Ryan Seacrest as host. Bobby Bones joins them in season 17 as the official in-house mentor, an expansion of the role he played last year for the Top 24. After making it through the nationwide audition process, the contestant pool is narrowed through a series of elimination rounds. Once the contest reaches the semi-finals, although the judges offer their criticism, the decision to keep or cut a performer is up to the viewing audience. For a specified window of time, fans may vote for their favorites, via phone call, text messages, and online. At stake is the “American Idol” title and a recording contract.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/20 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: The Sunday (first night) editions of the 16th season of American Idol on ABC averaged a 1.67 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.976 million viewers. The Monday (second night) editions averaged a 1.58 rating in the demo and a total audience of 7.747 million total viewers.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Are you still enjoying the American Idol TV series revival? Should it have been cancelled or renewed for an 18th season on ABC?
**5/14/2019 Status Update: American Idol has been renewed for season 18. Details here.
Here’s the problems with AI: 1: the judges are So phony. Everyone is great and “on their way”. Katie makes everything about her. 2: group week – no one gives a rats az if you can sign in a group. That’s gotta go 3: the production – the producers make the audience wave their hands in the air on Every slow song. No creativity whatsoever and it’s the Same Every Year! 4: they pump up the crowd audio when Ryan is talking and you can’t hear anything he’s saying. Why even bother have him introduce anything if you can’t hear… Read more »
I love American Idol. I would like to see it continue for Season 18 and beyond.
I love the American Idol live tv shows. I record the series on DVR because Sunday nights are church services going on. I hope it can continue for another season because I love seeing the talents of the singers and I love to vote for my favorites. I love Lionel, Katie, Luke and Ryan and they all care for the contestants.
I think it good I guess I just saw the top ten now. It air 3 days ago but still it a good catch up show.
I have always enjoyed American Idol, and like it better than The Voice. American Idol has produced more stars than any other singing show and should be kept on the air. The judges are excellent and work well together, and I like the format of the show.
If you need a good rest, watch this season of American Idol. The contestants and the songs they choose all sound the same….boring! Of course there are exceptions to this, Wade Cota, Blaine and a couple others. Might as well be singing a funeral dirge.
Wade Cota?! He should have been cut after writing the lyrics on his arms during Group Week.
That’s cheating.
Meanwhile, “Idol’s” ratings have fallen to all-time lows. Time for ABC to cancel it once and for all after this season.