How I Met Your Mother’s Ratings Soared to Unprecedented Levels After 1 Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Cameo Took Every Fan By Surprise
- Britney Spears' cameo on 'How I Met Your Mother' boosted its ratings.
- Her role as Abby was a major hit for the show.
- Jennifer Lopez also made a memorable guest appearance.
The world of TV is unpredictable. Even with a great idea, talented actors, and devoted fans, a show can struggle. But sometimes, one moment can turn things around. For How I Met Your Mother, that moment was brought by a pop star.
During its nine seasons, How I Met Your Mother featured many celebrity guest stars. However, one guest appearance by Britney Spears became a huge ratings hit. Her cameo wasn’t just a quick moment; it was a major event that took the show’s popularity to new levels.
Britney Spears’ Cameo Boosted How I Met Your Mother‘s Ratings
Britney Spears‘ arrival on the set of How I Met Your Mother was as surprising as her role. The singer’s cameo as Abby, the lovable and clueless receptionist at Stella Zinman’s (Sarah Chalke) dermatology clinic, occurred when Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) visited Stella’s office ten times to remove a tattoo. Abby was immediately attracted to Ted and tried to get his attention during each session.
She dressed up and gave many hints, but Ted didn’t notice. Abby eventually spent the night with Barney, but she was upset when he never called her back. Determined to stop Barney, she made it her mission to warn other women about him before he could charm them.
The pop princess’ performance was amazing. Her comedic timing was perfect, and her natural charm shone on screen. The episode Ten Sessions from season 3 (featuring Spears’ cameo) received an incredible 4.5 rating, and drew in 10.6 million viewers overall, setting a record for the show (via EW).
It was clear that viewers loved seeing the pop star in their favorite sitcom. The creators told Metro UK that her involvement “brought a lot of eyes to the show.” And for Brit, it was a triumphant comeback after a tough time.
Another Big Singer’s Cameo in How I Met Your Mother
Believe it or not, How I Met Your Mother had over 40 actors and celebrities make guest appearances during its nine-season run. Some of the biggest names who appeared on the show include Katy Perry, Joe Manganiello, Bryan Cranston, and Katie Holmes.
But the cameo that drove fans wild was by another singer, Jennifer Lopez. In the 17th episode of fifth season, titled Of Course, JLo plays Anita Appleby, a relationship expert and author of Of Course You’re Still Single, Take a Look at Yourself You Dumb Sl*t. Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) makes an effort to win her over.
Watch How I Met Your Mother on Disney+!
