Adam Lambert Proves a Magnet for Controversy, if Not Viewers

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Though an appearance by Adam Lambert on CBS’s “Early Show” — quickly orchestrated after ABC’s “Good Morning America” withdrew its invitation — generated no shortage of news media interest and polarized blog comments, it did not seem to have much impact on the ratings of either show.

According to ratings data provided by Nielsen, the Nov. 25 broadcast of “The Early Show,” on which Mr. Lambert was interviewed by Maggie Rodriguez and performed two of his songs (and got a shout-out from his mother) was watched by 2.61 million people, consistent with the show’s ratings earlier that week and the 2.63 million viewers it averaged after 7:25 a.m. in the four weeks prior.

“Good Morning America,” which canceled a planned concert by Mr. Lambert after his controversial Nov. 22 performance on the American Music Awards, handily beat “The Early Show” on Nov. 25, drawing nearly 4.5 million viewers. In the four previous weeks, “Good Morning America” averaged about 4.36 million viewers between 7 a.m. and 8:25 a.m.

Mr. Lambert, whose booking on ABC’s late-night program “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was also canceled, is scheduled to appear Thursday on the ABC morning show “The View.”

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/adam-lambert-a-magnet-for-controversy-if-not-viewers/

That really surprised and disappointed me. I really thought the ratings would be better. But then again, what can we expect from Nielsen families. :lol: