Channel 10 axes another show amid ratings crisis
Channel 10 has decided to axe yet another popular show as they continue to grapple with declining ratings and viewers leaving.
Following the cancellation of The Bachelors and The Masked Singer, Daily Mail Australia reported that the network was also cancelling Gladiators.
Despite the show's success in the UK, the Australian reboot struggled to find the same effect as they failed to sustain their initial viewership.
The show produced by Warner Bros and hosted by Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis was launched with high hopes and attracted 395,000 metro viewers during its premiere.
However, by the second episode the numbers plummeted to just 196,000 - over half of the initial viewership.
Critics on social media were also quick to point out the lack of crowd presence, despite the show being filmed under normal conditions, with one person saying: "It felt like watching an event without any real energy."
The Traitors is another the show that was axed by the network after just two seasons, and now an insider has revealed that Channel Seven is considering commissioning the series.
"The show's concept has potential, but it needs a fresh approach and a new platform," the insider told Daily Mail Australia.
They also shared what's in store for Channel 10 as they attempt to revive their ratings.
"Channel 10 is now deciding to put all their eggs in one basket, planning to roll out not one, but two seasons of Australian Survivor in 2025," the insider said.
"They are putting together a 10th season special as well as an Australia vs USA Survivor all-star showdown which will be screened simultaneously in America and Down Under."
A Channel 10 executive said: "Survivor has consistently performed well for us, and we believe this new approach will reignite audience interest."
The Daily Mail reported that they have contacted Channel Seven and 10 for a comment.
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