Ratinho suffers worst prime-time ratings on SBT after defending Bolsonaro.
The show had lower viewership than all of SBT's nighttime programs combined. Bolsonaro has been the target of criticism for his irresponsibility in combating the coronavirus.
247 - Ratinho's Program was the least watched production in SBT's prime time last Wednesday (18), two days after the presenter was criticized for vehemently defending Jair Bolsonaro, amid criticism that the government has been suffering in the fight against the coronavirus crisis.
According to data from Kantar Ibope, the Ratinho Show averaged 6,6 points in Greater São Paulo and was less watched than the rerun of Cúmplices de um Resgate, which scored 8,1. Airing a little later due to the Jogo das Fichas game show, the news outlet reported. Na Telinha website.
On the evening of Friday the 20th, Bolsonaro was interviewed by Ratinho, where he made irresponsible statements, contradicting health authorities, such as defending the opening of churches and stadiums and minimizing the seriousness of the pandemic, in addition to criticizing governors who decreed restrictive measures.