Kelly Clarkson’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ Debut Dominates Tuesday’s TV Ratings
As Steve Carell would scream, “Kelly Clarkson!” The “American Idol” alum made her “America’s Got Talent” debut last night when the NBC talent show again topped a Tuesday in TV ratings. Clarkson is filling in as judge for Simon Cowell, who is recovering from surgery after breaking his back in an electric bike accident. Cowell essentially discovered Clarkson, the winner of his “American Idol” Season 1. Also Read: Simon Cowell Offers Up 'Some Good Advice' About Electric Bikes After Breaking His Back Far lower down the Nielsen sheets, The CW’s airing of the “Stargirl” Season 1 finale could not help the network out of seventh place. CBS and Fox aired all reruns last night. NBC was first in ratings with a 0.8 rating/5 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 5.7 million, according to preliminary numbers. “America’s Got Talent” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. averaged a 0.9/6 and 6.7 million viewers. At 10, “World of Dance” drew a 0.6/4 and 3.9 million viewers. Also Read: Simon Cowell Recovers From Surgery After Breaking His Back in Electric Bike Accident CBS, Univision and Telemundo tied for second in ratings, each with a 0.4. Univision...
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