NBC Olympics ousts "Idol" from TV ratings throne (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – NBC's news of the metropolis Winter athletics vex "American Idol" on Wednesday, success a six-year undefeated color for the Fox broadcasting ratings juggernaut, according to primeval conference figures on Thursday.

Nielsen Media figures showed that 30.1 meg Americans watched the NBC state from metropolis in the 9-10 pm distance on Wednesday, compared to 18.4 meg who watched the "American Idol" TV melodic rivalry on Fox at that time.

It's the prototypal instance that "American Idol", today in its 9th season, has been maltreated in U.S. TV conference ratings since May 2004.

Wednesday's athletics state saw Americans getting sextet medals and featured crowning favorites much as skier Lindsey Vonn, deceive tenant Shaun White and pace skater Shani solon who every won gold.