Fox’s ‘American Idol’ Draws Fewest Viewers Since 2002
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“American Idol,” the singing competition show, drew the smallest audience to a season premiere since the program’s initial 2002 start.
“Idol,” which airs on 21st Century Fox Inc.’s Fox TV network, averaged 15 million viewers during last night’s two-hour start of its season, or 16 percent fewer than a year ago, according to Nielsen ratings supplied by networks. Last season’s premier drew 17.9 million viewers, while 9.85 million tuned in for the first-ever episode on June 11, 2002.