Netanyahu Interview on Channel 14 Outdraws 'Eretz Nehederet' Season Premiere
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The season premiere of Keshet 12's "Eretz Nehederet" achieved its lowest ratings ever with 16.7% viewership and 471,000 viewers. This occurred as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interviewed on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim." The show lost over 23% of its viewership compared to the previous season's premiere. The ratings highlight a potential shift in Israeli viewing habits, with Netanyahu's interview drawing significant attention.
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- "Eretz Nehederet's" season premiere hit a historic low with 16.7% viewership and 471,000 viewers.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" aired concurrently.
- The show's viewership dropped over 23% compared to its previous season's premiere.
- This premiere's ratings were lower than the show's previous record low in 2017.
- The figures suggest a change in Israeli viewing habits and competition for audiences.
The season premiere of the popular Israeli satire show "Eretz Nehederet" on Keshet 12 recorded its lowest-ever ratings since the split of Channel 2, drawing only 16.7% viewership and 471,000 viewers. This sharp decline occurred on the same night Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interviewed on the program "HaPatriotim" on Channel 14.
In contrast to the previous season's premiere in February 2025, which garnered 21.8% and 548,000 viewers, the new season saw a drop of 5.1 rating points and 77,000 viewers, a decrease of over 23%. The previous low for a season launch was in 2017, when "Eretz Nehederet" achieved 19.4% and 518,000 viewers, a mark also surpassed by the recent decline.
The viewership figures for "Eretz Nehederet" have fallen significantly since its 21st season premiere in September 2023, which attracted 28.6% and 846,000 viewers. The show has lost nearly 12 rating points and 375,000 viewers since then.
The interview with Prime Minister Netanyahu on "HaPatriotim" reportedly generated significant interest and became a focal point of political discussion ahead of the elections. The ratings suggest a shift in viewing habits, indicating that even established flagship programs are no longer immune to competition, with Channel 14's interview successfully capturing audience attention.
