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Emmy TV Ratings Down 10% From Last Year

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What happened

Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan and the original Charlie’s Angels couldn’t help prevent a ratings drop-off for Monday night’s 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Mariska Hargitay-hosted ceremony, which aired on NBC and Peacock, was down 10% from last year with 6.

Key facts

  • Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan and the original Charlie’s Angels couldn’t help prevent a ratings drop-off for Monday night’s 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • The Mariska Hargitay-hosted ceremony, which aired on NBC and Peacock, was down 10% from last year with 6.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 UTC.

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  2. Emmy TV Ratings Down 10% From Last Year

  3. Emmy Awards Dip in Early Ratings

Sources

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