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The most glaring example of Hollywood’s shrinking reach is the 2022 Emmy Awards. Held on NBC on a Monday night, the ceremony attracted an audience of just 5.9 million viewers—an unprecedented low. According to Nielsen ratings, this figure was even below the ratings during the COVID-19 pandemic when many events had to be scaled down or postponed.
When compared to the previous year’s viewership of 7.4 million, the decline amounts to roughly 25%. This indicates not only a drop in numbers but also a significant loss of interest in an industry that once celebrated its own achievements with robust audiences. The 2022 Emmy broadcast was hosted by comedian Kenan Thompson, amid a backdrop of declining engagement and waning relevance.