"It's a tough day": Studio 10 axed
After a decade on the air, Studio 10 has been axed by Channel Ten, with the staple morning show not returning for another season in 2024.
The announcement was made on the show's Instagram page by hosts Angela Bishop and Tristan MacManus to break the sad news to loyal viewers, while admitting it had been a "tough day" as they learned the show's fate.
"After an absolute epic decade on Australian TV screens, trying to put smiles on your faces every morning and love into your hearts, unfortunately we have some sad news for you today. Studio 10 will not be returning for 2024," McManus said.
“It’s a tough day for the whole Studio 10 family, because we have loved bringing you the show for the last 10 years,” said Bishop in the video.
“We’re all really proud to be part of it."
“To finish up, I’m going to pinch a quote: Don’t cry ‘cos it’s over, smile because it happened.”
A Ten spokesperson said in a statement, “Studio 10 has been a great contributor to Network Ten's daytime program line-up. We would like to sincerely thank all those who have participated in and supported the program over the past decade and to the millions of viewers who tuned in over that time.
“It has been a show that has provided copious amounts of feel-good fun, joy, passion, heart, entertainment, and unforgettable moments all against the backdrop of live television."
“Although we are sad to be farewelling the program, the decision to cease production of Studio 10 comes after a change in viewing habits in daytime television.”
Studio 10 ratings and viewer number have been steadily declining in recent years, and took a plunge after longtime host Sarah Harris left to join The Project at the beginning of 2023.
Even with Harris at the helm, Studio 10 averaged just 31,000 viewers in 2022.
The show copped its lowest viewership back in March with just 10,000 viewers recorded on the final Monday of the month.
The Ten spokesperson went on to say that, “The hosts of Studio 10 – Angela Bishop, Narelda Jacobs and Tristan MacManus, with special roving reporter Daniel Doody – will remain with the network in different roles and many of the staff will be redeployed.”
Image credits: Instagram / Channel Ten