New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The 77th Emmy Awards, broadcast on CBS on Sunday night, attracted 7.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched Emmy ceremony since 2021. This figure marks an 8% increase from last year's audience of 6.9 million, when the awards aired on ABC.

CBS last hosted the Emmys in 2021 - also the year of the previous ratings high - and the return to the network appears to have played a role in the renewed interest.

In addition to its television audience, the event saw a significant boost in online viewership through Paramount+, CBS's streaming platform. According to Nielsen, live streaming views rose by 76% compared to 2021.

The awards night, which honours excellence in television, was also the first major Emmys held aft...