ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest delivered its strongest ratings in four years, averaging 18.8 million viewers during the crucial 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. slot, up from last year’s 17.9 million. The broadcast peaked at midnight with over 30 million viewers watching the Times Square ball drop, compared to 29 million in 2024. The special dominated competition, beating CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash by 255% and CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live. Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora hosted from Times Square during the nearly eight-hour marathon, the longest in franchise history. The show featured 42 performers across multiple cities and reached 34 million total viewers throughout the night. Notable performers included Diana Ross, Ciara, Little Big Town, and Maren Morris. (Story URL)
‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Achieves Four-Year Ratings High
Jan 4, 2026 | 7:01 PM