Oprah's Bombshell Meghan and Harry Interview Draws 17.1 Million Viewers

It's the second most-watched non-sports broadcast program this season

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Oprah Winfrey reminded the world that she’s second-to-none when it comes to delivering explosive interviews. Her bombshell two-hour special with British ex-royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pulled in 17.1 million viewers on CBS Sunday. It holds a 2.6 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic, according to early numbers from Nielsen.

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The two-hour, primetime special is the most-watched interview since CBS News’ 60 Minutes presidential candidates special, which drew 17.4 million viewers to watch then-President Trump walk off in the middle of his conversation with Lesley Stahl.

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