STEVEN TYLER's 'American Idol' Debut Ratings Drop Double Digits

January 20, 2011

According to Billboard.com, the tenth season premiere of "American Idol" fell 13 percent among total viewers and 18 percent in the ad-coveted demographic of 18-49-year olds, according to preliminary data from Nielsen. The two-hour opener, featuring new judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, was watched by 26.1 million viewers with a 9.7 in the demo.

"American Idol" has been declining since the 2007 season when the premiere installment attracted a high of 37.4 million viewers with a 15.8 in the demo.

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