JIMMY KIMMEL, THE NUMBERS, FOR THE RECORD

Jimmy Kimmel's viewership numbers in 2025 saw a significant decline, culminating in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by ABC. Here's a breakdown of the key figures:

📉 Viewership Trends in 2025

• January 2025: Averaged about 1.95 million total viewers and 212,000 in the 18–49 demographic.

• June 2025 (Q2 peak): Rose to 1.77–1.8 million total viewers and 284,000 in the 18–49 demo, marking his strongest performance of the year.

• August 2025: Dropped to 1.1 million total viewers and 129,000 in the 18–49 demo, a 43% decline from January.

• September 2025: Averaged 1.104 million viewers, down 11% from August.

📊 Long-Term Decline

• In 2015, Kimmel averaged 2.4 million viewers.

• By 2025, his average had fallen to 1.6 million, a 37% drop over the decade.

• Among the key 25–54 demographic, he lost 72% of his audience since 2015.

Despite occasional spikes, especially in Q2, the overall trajectory was downward. This ratings slump, combined with controversy surrounding his comments on Charlie Kirk, led ABC to suspend the show indefinitely.