The reality ‘docu-series’ starring Caitlyn Jenner has made a strong debut in the US, with an estimated three million people watching the program and a positive twitter response. It also had a healthy response in Australia.
The I Am Cait premiere included a Kanye West appearance; name-dropping of big name fashion designers including Tom Ford, Diane Von Furstenberg; a discussion about suicide and trans-issues; a game of tennis and lots of tears.
According to Neilsen’s ratings, I Am Cait averaged a 2.1 household rating, meaning an estimated three million US viewers tuned in to watch the program.
Before the show premiered, Caitlyn tweeted to her over 2.7 million fans:
Tonight’s the night! Can’t wait to share my journey with you all. #IAmCait premieres at 8e on E!
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) July 26, 2015
The Twitter response was overwhelmingly happy about the latest in the Kardashian takeover of E!
#IAmCait I’m so happy for @Caitlyn_Jenner ! And I hope the world will see her journey and be more accepting and understanding! — Sara Curtis (@saramc1022) July 27, 2015
She’s so beautiful! #IAmCait — Nightmare. (@HeMyLifesaver) July 27, 2015
Just watched #IAmCait @Caitlyn_Jenner you’re killing it. Such an important show. Well done @eonline — Anthony (@anthonyms23) July 27, 2015
Im so glad #IAmCait turned out to be really great — S (@hrh_sc) July 27, 2015
Absolutely loving #IAmCait. Such an inspirational woman. — Daniel Sköld (@danielkskold) July 27, 2015
@Caitlyn_Jenner Just finished watching #IAmCait You are such an inspiration!!! Can’t wait to see all the good that comes of this series. — RON TORRES (@RONTORRES9) July 27, 2015
Can’t stop crying and smiling, watching @IAmCait @Caitlyn_Jenner .. <3 <3 <3 #caitlynjenner #IAmCait — JauharPratap S Bajwa (@jauharpratap) July 27, 2015
.@Caitlyn_Jenner you are beautiful. Thank you. You’re saving countless lives with your magnificent truth. #IAmCait — Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) July 27, 2015
#IAmCait Beautiful and Profound. Thank You For Sharing Your Journey @Caitlyn_Jenner — Alyssa Edwards (@AlyssaEdwards_1) July 27, 2015
#IAmCait is an incredible reality show that was actually created for a greater purpose. With knowledge, comes understanding @Caitlyn_Jenner — Jared Smith (@heyyitsjared) July 27, 2015
Man, #IAmCait got me in tears. @Caitlyn_Jenner so inspirational — Thomas McGibney (@TomMcGibs) July 27, 2015
