Donald Trump's Kennedy Center Hosting Debut Tanks with Lowest Ratings Ever

Lowest Ratings for Kennedy Center Honors

• 📉 Preliminary ratings indicate that Donald Trump's hosting debut for the Kennedy Center Honors achieved the lowest viewership in the show's history.
• 🎯 Approximately 2.65 million people tuned in, marking a 35% decline from the previous year's broadcast.

Trump's Hosting Role and Reception

• 🎤 Trump expressed excitement about hosting, claiming he was chosen by the board and that he is a significant ratings draw.
• 🗣️ He referred to the audience as "miserable, horrible people" during his hosting duties.
• ✂️ The broadcast significantly cut down Trump's speaking time from 12 minutes to just two, attempting to minimize his presence.

Comparison to Past Performances

• 📺 In contrast, Trump's reality show The Apprentice averaged 7.6 million viewers in its final season before cancellation, and over 20 million in its first season.
• 💡 The decline in ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors is attributed solely to Trump's involvement, as he was the only variable change from the previous year.

Honorees and Host's Knowledge

• 🌟 The event honored individuals such as Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, Kiss, George Strait, and Gloria Gaynor.
• 🤔 The hosts expressed unfamiliarity with some of the honorees, including Michael Crawford (Phantom of the Opera) and George Strait (country music star), highlighting a potential disconnect.