"It was clear from the very first moments of the show, and now we have the quantitative ratings evidence that last night's Emmycast was a stinker," says Variety. "In adults 18-49, the show dropped 12% from last year, which was nothing to cheer about ratings-wise, to an average 3.8 rating/9 share, according to Nielsen prelims. All those stars and the Emmys couldn't even muster a 10 share? Wow.

"In viewers, the three-hour ABC telecast averaged 12.2 million, down 6% from last year's 13.1 million. Viewership declined as the night went on and the most high-profile trophies were handed out. It peaked from 9-9:30 p.m. at 13.2 million, but by 10 p.m. it was down to 12.1 million, and by 10:30 it was 11.9 million. That's rejection, folks." READ MORE