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Ratings: 2017 People’s Choice Awards Show Falls In Demo, Rises In Viewers

The morning ratings report brought mixed news for CBS’ coverage of the 2017 People’s Choice Awards. The broadcast fell from last year’s mark in the key adults 18-49 demographic but posted a gain in total viewership.

According to fast national data posted by Showbuzz, Wednesday’s ceremony averaged a 1.2 adults 18-49 rating and 6.66 million total viewers from 9-11PM. The first hour drew a 1.2 and 7.04 million, while the second hour posted a 1.2 and 6.28 million.

Last year’s show averaged a 1.3 and 6.03 million. The numbers were down sharply from those of the 2015 broadcast.

The 1.2 demo rating represents a low for the franchise.

For what it’s worth, last year’s show received stronger lead-in support but also faced far steeper competition. The “American Idol” premiere and a new episode of “Modern Family” were among the shows to air opposite the 2016 PCAs.

Joel McHale hosted this year’s ceremony.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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