As a long-time TV enthusiast with a passion for New Year’s Eve celebrations, I must say that ABC’s annual “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” has always been a highlight of my television calendar. This year was no exception!

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest for the 20th consecutive year, the special delivered impressive ratings of 17.9 million viewers and a 4.7 rating among adults age 18-49 during its late night portion. The viewership peaked at 21.5 million during the midnight hour, with an 18-49 rating of 5.7.

I was thrilled to see ABC take the top spot on New Year’s Eve against its competitors, with CBS’ “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” and NBC’s “Day Drinking with Seth Meyers” trailing far behind. It’s always a pleasure to witness such a well-executed production that brings people together to ring in the New Year in style.

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, I found out that ABC’s special was the No. 1 program of the entire night in both primetime and late night! What a fantastic way to kick off the year!

Now, if only they could find a way to make time travel a reality so I could relive that midnight moment over and over again…I’d be set for life! 😉

ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” spectacle marked the network’s initial significant viewership triumph in the current year.

For two decades now, Ryan Seacrest has been the host, and this year was no exception. The telecast garnered an average of 17.9 million viewers and a rating of 4.7 among adults aged 18 to 49 during its late-night segment that spanned from 11:30 p.m. to 12:29 a.m. The viewership hit its highest point during the midnight hour, reaching a total of 21.5 million viewers and a rating of 5.7 among adults aged 18 to 49.

As a longtime viewer who has watched various New Year’s Eve specials over the years, I have to say that ABC’s coverage this past year was exceptional. Having tuned into the competition as well, I can confidently assert that ABC’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” left their competitors in the dust. In fact, CBS and NBC simply couldn’t compare to the staggering 17.9 million viewers ABC managed to attract during their late-night broadcast. It goes without saying that this kind of success is a testament to the quality of content that ABC consistently delivers, making them my go-to network for special events like New Year’s Eve. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next!

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2025-01-03 00:46