TLC’s new series Baylen Out Loud, featuring 22-year-old Baylen Dupree who lives with Tourette Syndrome, has been a massive hit, leading to a quick second-season renewal. The show has struck a chord with audiences, averaging strong ratings and becoming a social media sensation.
Here’s the Lowdown: Baylen Out Loud premiered on Monday, January 13, and has already attracted over 14.7 million viewers across television and streaming. It’s on track to be cable’s most-watched new unscripted series in almost a year for key demographics. The show is currently cable’s top non-sports/non-news program on Monday nights. New episodes air Mondays at 9pm ET/PT on TLC, and stream on Max the next day. The finale of the first season will be on March 10.
What This Means Now: The show’s immediate success means viewers can look forward to more of Baylen’s story. Her openness and humor have clearly connected with a wide audience. The impressive ratings and social media engagement (over 300 million views across TLC’s social media) demonstrate the show’s broad appeal.
The Bigger Picture: TLC’s decision to renew Baylen Out Loud so quickly reflects the network’s aim to present relatable, and uplifting, stories. The large number of engagements and social media fan comments show that the show does exactly that. Baylen Dupree’s popularity and the show’s strong performance position it as a significant success for TLC, and it’s set to potentially have long-term staying power.
