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Originally posted by JonnyϟLightning
Why are the people in here shading? What is there to shade?
1. Katy got asked to close, which is better than ANY OTHER PERFORMANCE SLOT on the show.
2. Katy is #1 on iTunes.
3. Katy will probably be #1 on Billboard.
WHAT IS THERE TO SHADE? Stop being pressed and take your hatred somewhere else.

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No it isn't.
The viewers have peaked by then, people's interest is waning, they often cut it short to roll the credits/coming next graphics and you get less social media buzz because people tune out and go about their business before bed rather than staying on Twitter/Facebook etc. talking about it whilst the airing continues.
I'd say 2nd/3rd performance is probably best. Opening is ideal, but you could get lost as the show picks up or even missed because people haven't tuned in yet. Performing in middle-ish allows for hype building ("after the break..."/"coming up...") and peak viewership.