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Super Bowl LIX Breaks Records with 127.7 Million Viewers

2/12/2025

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FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks rejoiced as Super Bowl LIX shattered records with an astounding 127.7 million average viewers. The electrifying halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar captivated 133.5 million. Heartfelt farewells resonated throughout the broadcast, particularly for Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson, as Michael Strahan and others reflected on cherished memories, hinting at changes ahead for the next Super Bowl in 2029.

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FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks rejoiced as Super Bowl LIX shattered records with an astounding 127.7 million average viewers. The electrifying halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar captivated 133.5 million. Heartfelt farewells resonated throughout the broadcast, particularly for Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson, as Michael Strahan and others reflected on cherished memories, hinting at changes ahead for the next Super Bowl in 2029.