spicy diva magazine vol.2 vol. 2 MAY.2014 | Page 20

5.6 Million Viewers Tuned In To The Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 3 Premiere!

The third season of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta kicked off on Monday with a bang (no pun intended, Mimi), as fans were excited for the return of the incredible and outrageous storylines of Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J, Rasheeda and Kirk Frost, Lil Scrappy and Momma Dee, and newcomers Waka Flocka Flame and Tammy Rivera. In fact, y’all were so excited that over 5.6 million of you tuned in to watch on Monday night, and the show was the #1 most social show on television (we see you on Instagram and Twitter and we thank you for being so hilarious). Take a look at the show’s big numbers, and don’t forget to tune in TONIGHT at 8PM ET/PT for episode two. (The show’s regular schedule will resume on Monday at 8PM with episode 3.)

DEBUT OF “LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA” SEASON 3 PROPELS VH1 TO #1 RANKING AMONG ADULTS 18-49, WOMEN 18-49 AND WOMEN 18-34 IN ITS CABLE TIME SLOTON MONDAY

5.6 Million Total Viewers Tune In For The Season Premiere Monday Night on VH1*

Episode Ranked as the #1 Most Social Show on All TV (Broadcast + Cable) Including Sports Events**

New York, NY – May 7, 2014 – Everyone’s been talking about VH1′s hit series “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” and the buzz helped the season 3 premiere on Monday, May 5th at 8:00 PM ET/ PT deliver a 2.3 rating (P18-49, Live + SD), up +15% from the season 2 premiere on April 22, 2013.

Over 3.8 million total viewers tuned in to the season premiere at 8:00 PM to catch the series’ signature brand of drama, music, temptation and love. When combined with the 9:30 PM ET/ PT encore, 5.6 million total viewers tuned in to watch the action unfold last night. VH1 was the #1 rated cable network at 8:00 PM among adults 18-49, women 18-49, and women 18-34. “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” was also the top-rated non-sports telecast on cable for the day with adults 18-49, women 18-49, and women 18-34.