Oscars made history in its 93rd year, but not for the best reasons. Following Sunday evening's (April 25) rather flat ceremony, the viewing figures for what is usually the heady, starry climax of the awards season have confirmed a disappointing reception.
In a dramatic 58. 3% drop in audience numbers from last year, the 2021 Oscars attracted just 9. 85 million viewers in the US.
Recording a near-60% reduction in the number of those watching from home, the ratings for this year's Academy Awards pales in comparison to 2020's 23.
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