Post-Oscars 'Live With Kelly and Mark' Episode Sees 13% Viewership Increase

The morning after 'One Battle After Another' won Best Picture, the syndicated talk show had its highest ratings of the season.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The post-Oscars episode of the Disney-distributed syndicated talk show 'Live With Kelly and Mark' saw a 13% increase in total viewers compared to last year, averaging 3.096 million viewers. The show was also up in key demographics like women 25-54, making it the most-watched 'Live' episode of the season and the highest-rated since January 2025.

Why it matters

The strong performance of the post-Oscars 'Live With Kelly and Mark' episode demonstrates the continued popularity and drawing power of the long-running syndicated talk show, which has now extended its syndicated talk show win streak to 164 consecutive weeks across key metrics. The viewership boost also highlights the enduring interest in Oscars-related programming, even in the days after the ceremony.

The details

The March 16 post-Oscars episode of 'Live With Kelly and Mark' featured guests like Wyclef Jean, Andra Day, comedian Matt Friend, and a recap of the Oscars' biggest moments with comedian Leanne Morgan. The show also included a fashion critique from Carson Kressley and an interview with host Conan O'Brien right after the ceremony. For the full week, 'Live' was up 6% in total viewers and women 25-54 compared to the previous week, and up 11% in total viewers and 6% in women 25-54 year-over-year.

  • The post-Oscars 'Live With Kelly and Mark' episode aired on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The ratings data covers the week of March 16, 2026, as well as the previous week of March 9, 2026.

The players

Live With Kelly and Mark

A long-running syndicated morning talk show distributed by Disney Entertainment and produced by WABC-TV, featuring hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.

One Battle After Another

The film that won the Best Picture Academy Award at the 2026 Oscars ceremony.

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The takeaway

The strong ratings performance of the post-Oscars 'Live With Kelly and Mark' episode underscores the enduring popularity and drawing power of the long-running syndicated talk show, which continues to capitalize on major awards show events to drive viewership and maintain its position as a top performer in the daytime television landscape.