South Park’s controversial Donald Trump bedroom scene has huge impact on ratings
South Park’s 27th season premiered earlier this week and has already sparked huge controversy with after the show aired a brutal dig at US President Donald Trump17:46, 31 Jul 2025South Park has been seriously affected after a recent episode slamming Donald Trump was aired.The iconic cartoon show’s viewing figures have skyrocketed following a recent episode that delivered a savage assault the President. The animated programme, which has been broadcasting since 1997, kicked off its 27th series earlier this week.During the episode Trump was presented with an official portrait and was clearly unimpressed with how his private parts had been painted. Several images were scattered throughout the cartoon White House, including one that showed the President in compromising circumstances with a sheep.However, the most shocking scene featured a nude Trump in bed alongside Satan. The White House quickly responded to South Park’s controversial episode and released an official statement.The South Park episode clearly ruffled the White House’s feathers(Image: Comedy Central)They declared: “This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.””President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country’s history and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”The White House claimed South Park has not been relevant in two decades(Image: AP)However, fresh figures reveal a huge boost in viewership for the season opener. According to Paramount the episode attracted nearly six million viewers across its own streaming service and Comedy Central, reports the Mirror.The programme also reportedly “scored its biggest season premiere share on the cable network since 1999” with ratings surging 68% compared to the previous season.Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More