Are people over the phenomenon known as Dancing with the Stars?
Could be according to recent ratings!
Though it’s still one of the top shows in prime time, the Monday shows are down 11 percent and the Tuesday results shows are down 17 percent from the Fall 2008 season.
Another cause for the change in viewership could be its competition on other networks. Monday night football notoriously brings in big numbers, especially last week’s game with rivals Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers. Also new to the time slot in the fall is the usual summer fare of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance.
Mike Darnell, head of alternative programming at Fox, says:
“When you put two dance shows against each other, you’re going to have an impact. We’re exceptionally pleased. We’re dominating the 18-to-49 demographics for that hour. That’s all we care about.”
And just how much dance can an audience handle each week? Dance pro Jeff Allen makes a great point saying that viewers are most likely more interested in watching actual dancers rather than untrained “celebrities” taking on the dance floor.
But we think the biggest reason for the ratings drop is probably the lackluster cast!
We’re talking about you, Aaron Carter!
[Image via WENN.]
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