CNN's 'King Charles' Faces Ratings Plunge, Struggles to Compete

The primetime show, despite its high-profile hosts, fails to attract viewers, trailing behind competitors and reruns of popular sitcoms.

CNN's primetime show 'King Charles,' featuring Charles Barkley and Gayle King, has seen a significant drop in viewership since its debut, with the latest episode drawing only 400,000 total viewers.
The show's performance has been disappointing, even by CNN standards, trailing behind reruns of sitcoms and other cable news programs in ratings.
'King Charles' was conceived by former CNN CEO Chris Licht, but his successor, Mark Thompson, is reportedly planning a shift back to more politically oriented programming.
Critics and viewers have criticized the show for its lack of appeal, with some questioning the network's decision to pair Barkley and King in a primetime slot.
Despite the star power of Barkley and King, CNN's overall ratings continue to lag behind competitors, with the network's top show 'Anderson Cooper 360' ranking 29th in cable news last year.