Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sanchez faced backlash after their space venture aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, which many viewed as a hollow display of female empowerment. Despite the criticism, their appearance led to a significant ratings spike for CBS Mornings on April 14, pulling in 3.9 million viewers. This marked a rare first-place finish for the show, though some caution against overestimating the event's impact, as CBS has historically lagged behind major competitors in morning news. Additionally, critics mocked their self-promotion and the automated nature of the flight, undermining claims of true astronaut achievement.
Many viewers felt that the celebrity space-tourism trip was tone-deaf, highlighting these women as embodying an embarrassing episode of faux-female empowerment.
CBS Mornings saw a rare ratings boost of 3.9 million viewers but should not assume long-term success from the event.
Critics were quick to point out that the women were not pilots and that their focus on glam was misplaced for a trip to space.
The claim of being the 'first all-female crew' was met with skepticism, as the automated flight and brief duration diluted its significance.
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