Beyonce’s Halftime Show Had More Viewers Than NFL Christmas Games

Beyoncé Bowl indeed!

Back Closing datethe “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer’s show-stopper. NFL Christmas Game Halftime Performance drew more viewers on Netflix than the two games broadcast by the streamer on Wednesday, December 25.

Viewership for Netflix’s Christmas Day football coverage on Wednesday peaked with 27 million viewers for Beyoncé’s set, per the outlet, citing same-day live-plus data from Nielsen, which tracks US television viewers. . The performance featured guests including Post Malone, Shaboozey and Beyoncé and Jay-Zgirl, Blue ivy12.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game, which opened the day, drew 24.1 million viewers. The second game, the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans, had 24.3 million viewers. (The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10, while the Ravens beat the Texans 31-2.)

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During the Chiefs vs Steelers game on Wednesday, the man of the moment Travis Kelce35, he scored his third touchdown of the NFL season, overtaking Tony Gonzalezoverall record for most receiving touchdowns in KC history.

“It’s everything to me. Tony has been my mentor, he’s been there for me (with) any questions I’ve ever had,” Kelce said in a postgame interview. “I feel like I’m still trying to fill that guy’s shoes. He is such an unbelievable competitor and I have so much love for him. It’s an honor to be able to speak with him.”

love kelce, Taylor Swift, she showed her love for the tight end by dropping a “like” on a Chiefs Instagram post celebrating Kelce’s achievement.

For many, however, the highlight of the day was Beyoncé’s first live performance of music from her country album, Cowboy Carterwhich was released in March.

Beyoncé arrived on stage on horseback, galloping past a garage of vintage cars while wearing an oversized white fur coat with a coordinating cowboy hat and diamond choker necklace. After renditions of “16 Carriages” and “Black Bird,” the singing icon walked onto the field for an impressive performance of “Ya Ya,” changing into a sequined bodysuit. Beyoncé also sang “RIIVERDANCE” with Shaboozey, “LEVII’S Jeans” with Post Malone (sitting in a denim-covered truck), “Jolene” and “Texas Hold’Em” with her 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy in join the background dancers.

“It’s only right that we’re premiering ‘Texas Hold’Em’ in Houston, Texas on Christmas,” Beyoncé said in her introduction before concluding, “Merry Christmas, God bless you all.”

Singing “Black Bird,” Beyoncé was joined Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy a Reyna Robertsand all of them were addressed on the LP.