Jimmy Kimmel reacts after virtual Emmys attracts lowest-ever audience
Jimmy Kimmel has addressed the lowest-ever Emmy ratings after hosting the virtual awards ceremony on Sunday night (September 20, 2020).Just 6.1 million viewers tuned in for the 72nd annual awards, which were celebrated virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a 1.2 rating for the 18-49 demographic. This is compared to the seven million viewers and a 1.7 rating for 18-49s from the 2019 awards.Tyler Perry references Hollywood’s lack of diversity at EmmysReferring to the dismal ratings during his monologue as he returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the first time since his summer vacation, Kimmel said: “Well, I hosted the virtual Emmys last night.They’re saying it was the highest-rated Emmys ever.