Oscars TV ratings improve for 'hostless' show

After 2018’s record low, viewing figures increased by 11.1% – despite the shortened broadcast being without comedy skits or a hostThe much argued-over changes to the Oscars TV show format appear to have paid off, with an increase of more than 11% in audience ratings for this year’s edition.With no main host, a shortened running time, and an absence of convoluted comedy skits, the telecast looked considerably different from the year before, which had scored record low viewership