The annual celebration of Latin music posted a "strong multiplatform performance" to rank No. 1 in Spanish-language television for the 7pm-11pm primetime spot.

Fuerza Regida at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026 at the James L. Knight Center on October 22, 2026 in Miami, FL Alexander Tamargo/Telemundo via Getty Images

The numbers are in: The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards was a No. 1 hit.

Presented Thursday, Oct. 22, the annual celebration of Latin music enjoyed a “strong multiplatform performance,” broadcaster Telemundo reports, to rank No. 1 in Spanish-language television for the 7pm-11pm primetime spot.

The broadcaster averaged 335,000 adults (18-49) and 1.1 million total viewers, according to data provided by Nielsen, peaking at 8:30pm with 400,000 adults (18-49) and 1.2 million total viewers.

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