X Factor Ratings Fall Short On Premiere Night

X Factor USA judges

Yikes. Sorry, Simon, but it doesn’t look like X Factor had that big premiere night you were hoping for and many of us were expecting. According to TV By The Numbers, X Factor USA’s debut brought in a 8.7 rating in the early returns. That doesn’t mean 8.7 million were watching, but rather 8.7% of measured viewing was tuned in to FOX’s new show.

To put that in perspective, American Idol premiered last January with a 14.2 household rating. That means X Factor was about 40% lower than Idol’s 10th season launch.

What does this mean for X Factor? I wouldn’t be too worried just yet. Series premieres can catch viewers off guard so maybe some folks missed it while others were waiting to read reviews of the first episode. Now if we’re half-way through the season and we’re still seeing 8.7 ratings then Simon should be concerned. Until then, carry on, auditions!

Update: TV By the Numbers has more ratings news for X Factor and it’s only slightly better. Simon and company may have won the demographic for 18-49 but they lost out overall to ABC and CBS in the 9PM timeslot.

X Factor ended up with 12.14 million viewers for yesterday’s premiere which really isn’t bad on its own. Let’s see how it holds up.

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Linda

The show was actually better than I expected. Way better than America’s Got Talent. Enough of the Paula/Simon theatrics though.

http://gravytrainproductions.com Matt B. (GTP)

Agreed. I was pleasantly surprised w/ last night’s show.

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Marta

I still think this show will have huge ratings as soon as people understand and watch the dynamic of the show and the way judges interact with the contestants. I am sure X Factor will be viewed much more than American Idol or AGT, we have to give them a chance and a little time to the public to get used to this new format.
Concerned Parent

I was highly disappointed and disgusted at what I saw the first night. The older male contestant that dropped his pants and nauseated Paula should have been arrested for indecnt exposure. Not to mention it should have been edited OUT of the show that would air. What about inspiring upcoming talents? Now all the idiots are going to believe they can get on tv and reveal their “stuff”. Why would XFACTOR reward bad behavior? I watch to see talent, not perverts!! America’s Got Talent is a much better show than XFactor. One positive note…..I am glad there is a platform for various ages, I’m just disappointed that the producer/directors don’t have some class to edit out perverts. I won’t watch again.

Joe691020

well said. I’m agree I was ok with the show until that happen, it was like what the heck , why? it was pointless to show that. just show us the talented people if they want to show the train wrecks just do a quick montaje i’ll be fine with that.
Maria

i agree.. they should’ve edited that part..

Redroses13

I like it, Simon you were easy on the Justin B. gone wrong, but be very careful with words on those kids in high school they really get take it to heart and may take their life it you embarrass them to the world and they get teased at school. Not your fault, but just protect your bucks!!!
Shy Lyn 10

Nicole is pretty but i like Cheryl Cole though..
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Lalacharley

Not going to watch! I was glad when Paula then Simon quit. They belong together! They have both bad mouthed Idol since they left. They didn’t have to do that after all they were paid all those seasons. My friends and family are not watching.
Tony

I watched about for a while and gave up. No thanks!
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Msbb4hp

This is why there is a decline: What are you looking for far as an XFACTOR winner? You are quit unfair in the decision making of the finals. Elain Gibbs audition for 35 seconds which includes the only two questions that she was asked. She sang one song at the judge’s house and than she was X. Her singing ability is far beyound others that made it through, including the groups. She had less air time than anyone, is she not cosidered worthy to compete as one of the finalist? What are you people looking for?
Now if Simon’s group can have five, why can’t the other judges have five? If fairness and talent is part of the finalist I know that Elaine Gibbs will be choosen.

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X Factor Ratings Fall Short On Premiere Night