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Concurrently, viewership metrics on platforms like YouTube tell a different story. While Kimmel's return garnered over 22 million views initially, performances by other entertainers—such as a K-pop group’s appearance on Fallon—surpass those figures, indicating that the audience's interest is waning for Kimmel specifically. This suggests that the supposed "comeback" is superficial and not indicative of sustained popularity.
Industry Spin and Propaganda
Mainstream narratives attempt to obscure this decline. For instance, reports from outlets like Variety claim that suspension-related cancellations of streaming services like Disney Plus and Hulu were driven by the controversy around Kimmel’s suspension. However, industry insiders and independent analyses suggest otherwise.