The premiere episode of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano showcased formidable concurrent viewership figures, as disclosed by data from Star Creatives.
During its initial airing, the first episode of this teleserye attracted a peak of 454,413 concurrent viewers, all tuning in to Kapamilya Online Live at the same time.
The show’s strong appeal extended to TV ratings, where ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ secured victory against its competitor, ‘Love Before Sunrise,’ a collaborative project between GMA Network and Viu Philippines.
Here are the primetime ratings for the evening of October 16, which are derived from Nielsen Philippines NUTAM People Ratings. These ratings are aggregated, taking into account both simultaneous and delayed telecasts. ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ had its premiere during this time, maintaining the impressive performance of ‘The Iron Heart’ against ‘Love Before Sunrise’ in their shared timeslot. ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ received a rating of 8.0%, surpassing the 7.1% garnered by ‘Love Before Sunrise.’
When we turn to Kantar Media TV ratings, we find that ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ performed even more strongly, achieving a rating of 11.6%, while ‘Love Before Sunrise’ trailed with a 9.7% rating.
In addition, it is noteworthy that #CBMLNiHao became the top trending topic on X (formerly known as Twitter), generating 25,000 posts. This demonstrates the remarkable engagement and interest of viewers and fans who passionately discussed various aspects of the show, as per Star Creatives.
The pilot episode of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ unveiled an enthralling narrative, delving into the tragic past and family drama surrounding the characters played by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. As adults, the characters Caroline and Bingo crossed paths during the engagement party of Caroline’s sister, Bettina.
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ is accessible on multiple platforms, including Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, Jeepney TV, TFC, iWantTFC, Netflix, A2Z, and TV5. This captivating teleserye is poised to continue captivating audiences in the days to come.
