Channel Seven backlash – new show "exactly the same" as Nine's Australian Ninja Warrior
Australian Ninja Warrior was one of the runaway hits for Nine in 2017, and Channel Seven is looking to get in on the action with the newly-announced Australian Spartan.
The show sees contestants working as teams to negotiate a range of obstacles, with the promo voiceover boldly claiming it will be the, “toughest, biggest test of teamwork ever.”
FIRST LOOK: Welcome to the Australian Spartan arena! 💪 Only a team can conquer it.#AustralianSpartan coming soon to Channel 7. pic.twitter.com/XQBzYz8yYC
— Channel Seven Perth (@SevenPerth) January 2, 2018
But if Channel Seven thought their answer to Australian Ninja Warrior would be an immediate hit with fans, they were sorely mistaken. The immediate response to promo videos has been lukewarm at best, and many Twitter users have criticised the network for making a program so similar to that of one of its main competitors.
#australianspartan... Very obviously 7s next instant flop.
— GraemeT (@ghmt21) January 1, 2018
Aaah I've worked it out. The new #AustralianSpartan is about seeing how long the audience lasts #ChangeTheGame @RealBigDell @edwina_b pic.twitter.com/9ivjzZMlUi
— Dr Adrian Raftery (@MisterTaxman) December 12, 2017
Not everyone was negative however, with some users looking forward to the program.
Am i the only one not looking forward to #AustralianSpartan? 🤷🏻♂️
— Guy 🏳️🌈🎗 (@greysfan) January 1, 2018
Check out the promo above! Can you spot the difference?
Image credit: Twitter / Channel Seven