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The Voice vs American Idol ratings: Which is the most popular reality TV show?

"The Voice" and "American Idol" stand as two titans of televised singing competitions, each with its own loyal fan base. Which one is the most popular?

The Voice vs American Idol
© NBC/DisneyThe Voice vs American Idol

The Voice” and “American Idol” stand as two titans of televised singing competitions, each with its own loyal fan base. While both shows share the goal of discovering musical talent, they differ significantly in their formats and judging criteria. But, what is the difference in the ratings?

“American Idol,” which premiered in 2002, is a pioneer in the genre, known for its rigorous audition process and star-studded judging panel. The show has always put an emphasis on the idea of the “whole package,” including image and personality besides just the music, to discover the new superstar, with some of the best singers coming out of American Idol.

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On the other hand, “The Voice,” which debuted in 2011, introduced a fresh take on the traditional singing competition format with its innovative blind audition concept, which focuses solely on vocal talent during the initial rounds. With this approach, there are several famous singers coming out of The Voice. So, here’s a deep dive on the ratings of both shows, and their popularity.

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Who has the better ratings: The Voice or American Idol?

In the past few years, in general, The Voice has had better ratings that American Idol. However, they are pretty similar. Per tvseriesfinale.com, in 2023, The Voice averaged 6.237 million viewers on Mondays and 5.947 million viewers on Tuesdays.

Meanwhile, Season 21 of American Idol, according to the same source, averaged 5.353 million viewers on Sundays, and 4.375 million viewers Mondays. However, per ABC, the penultimate episode of the season was the show’s high in total viewers (7.9 million).

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The Voice 2024: Ratings

During Season 25 of The Voice, the show has averaged 4.97 million viewers so far. Season’s finale is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21. The final episode, tipically, is one with the most viewers, alongside the premiere.

EpisodeDateRating (18-49)Viewers (millions)
PremiereFebruary 26, 20240.56.33
The Blind Auditions, Part 2February 27, 20240.45.28
The Blind Auditions, Part 3March 4, 20240.55.83
The Blind Auditions, Part 4March 5, 20240.33.95
The Blind Auditions, Part 5March 11, 20240.56.11
The Blind Auditions, Part 6March 12, 20240.44.42
The Battles PremiereMarch 18, 20240.56.23
The Battles, Part 2March 19, 20240.34.36
The Battles, Part 3March 25, 20240.45.34
The Battles, Part 4March 26, 20240.44.32
Best of Blinds / BattlesApril 1, 20240.33.17
The Knockouts PremiereApril 8, 20240.45.03
The Knockouts Part 2April 15, 20240.44.77
Playoffs PremiereApril 22, 20240.44.77
Playoffs Part 2April 29, 20240.34.64
Live Top 12 PerformancesMay 6, 2024TBDTBD
Live Top 12 ResultsMay 7, 2024TBDTBD
Live Semi-Final PerformancesMay 13, 2024TBDTBD
Live Semi-Final ResultsMay 14, 2024TBDTBD
Live Final PerformancesMay 20, 2024TBDTBD
Live – Big FinaleMay 21, 2024TBDTBD
The Voice Season 25 Ratings

American Idol 2024: Ratings

Meanwhile, American Idol in 2024 has averaged 3,8 million viewers during its first 15 episodes. As we said with The Voice, the finale will be a test for the show. Especially as it won’t be competing directly with The Voice.

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EpisodeDateRating/Share (18-49)Total Viewers (millions)
Auditions, Part 1February 18, 20240.6/64.62
Auditions, Part 2February 25, 20240.6/64.79
Auditions, Part 3March 3, 20240.6/75.11
Auditions, Part 4March 17, 20240.5/64.79
Auditions, Part 5March 24, 20240.4/44.25
Hollywood Week – Idol ArenaMarch 31, 20240.6/64.40
Showstopper/Final JudgmentApril 1, 20240.4/43.88
Top 24 – Part 1April 7, 20240.5/54.36
Top 24 – Part 2April 8, 20240.5/54.15
Top 20April 14, 20240.5/64.24
Top 14 RevealApril 15, 20240.4/43.94
Rock & Roll Hall of FameApril 21, 20240.5/55.13
Billboard #1 HitsApril 22, 20240.4/44.16
Top 10April 28, 20240.6/75.31
Judge’s Song ContestApril 29, 20240.5/54.62
Adele NightMay 5, 2024TBDTBD
Disney NightMay 12, 2024TBDTBD
Grand FinaleMay 19, 2024TBDTBD
American Idol Season 22 Ratings

Which show is more popular: American Idol or The Voice?

Apart from the ratings, there are other ways to measure the popularity of the shows. And one is social media. While The Voice has been praised for their digital strategy, it seems like the most-talked about show is actually American Idol.

At least, in 2023. According to Talkwalker Social Content Ratings, the ABC reality TV juggernaut was the number one social media premiere. But when it comes to followers, The Voice is still winning: their Youtube channel has 9,15 million suscribers compared to American Idol’s 3,62 million.

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Ultimately, whether you prefer the glitz and glamour of “American Idol” or the innovative approach of “The Voice,” one thing is certain: both shows continue to fascinate audiences with their memorable performances.

Natalia is an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US, where she covers everything related to the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. With a diverse background that includes reporting on sports (soccer and tennis), as well as fashion and culture, she brings a rich perspective to her current role. Natalia holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media from the Universidad Central of Venezuela (UCV) and has over seven years of experience in digital media. Previously, she has contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Bolavip US, Revista Exclusiva, and Cambio16.

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