The Victoria Secret Fashion Show wasn’t able to enthrall that many viewers this year, pulling in just 3.3 million folks when it aired on Sunday night.
Airied on ABC, the skimpy spectacle drew ire in November when marketing chief Ed Razek dismissed calls for plus-sized and ‘transexual’ models, advocating for the show to stay a ‘fantasy.’
Sunday’s viewing was the latest low over a five-year period, TRAVESTIS PORTO according to Nielsen. It also secured a .9 rating among adults 18-49, Quartzy
The Victoria Secret Fashion Show only pulled in 3.3million viewers on Sunday
Airied on ABC, the skimpy spectacle drew ire in November when marketing chief Ed Razek dismissed calls for plus-sized and ‘transexual’ models
Last year,
Halsey, who performed at the show, voiced her disdain with remarks made by Razek.
‘As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have no tolerance for a lack of inclusivity. Especially not one motivated by stereotypes,’ she said on ‘If you are a trans person reading this, and these comments have made you feel alienated or invalidated, please know that you have allies. We stand in solidarity, and complete and total acceptance is the only «Fantasy» that I support.’
Sunday’s viewing was the latest low over a five-year period, according to Nielsen
Halsey, who performed at the show, voiced her disdain with remarks made by Razek
Just under two decades ago, the Victoria Secret Show was pulling in more than almost four times the viewers that it pulled on Sunday.
Victoria Secretly has taken a hit as the market becomes more saturated and people turn away from the brand’s pricey bras.
Parent company L Brands also has plans to shut down 20 stores because of low sales.
‘As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have no tolerance for a lack of inclusivity. Especially not one motivated by stereotypes,’ she said on Instagram