The U.S. women’s gymnastics team has captured the hearts of America — and it showed in the television ratings. An average of 12.7 million viewers tuned in on NBC and Peacock live as Simone Biles and Team USA gymnastics took home gold on Tuesday, making it one of the most watched Olympic events on a weekday in NBC history, the network said in a press release.
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team has captured the hearts of America — and it showed in the television ratings.
An average of 12.7 million viewers tuned in on NBC and Peacock live as Simone Biles and Team USA gymnastics took home gold on Tuesday, making it one of the most watched Olympic events on a weekday in NBC history, the network said in a press release.
The gymnastics team competition aired between 12:15 and 2:30 p.m. ET, which came slightly on the earlier side.
