Channel 10 has decided to ax another popular show amid continuing concerns for the network’s future.
Following the cancellation of The Bachelors and The Masked Singer, Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Gladiators will not be returning.
The decision comes as Channel 10 continues to deal with falling ratings and an exodus of viewers.
Despite their success in the UK, both the recently canned Gladiators and The Traitors struggled to find a foothold on Network 10.
The Australian reboot of Gladiators, produced by Warner Bros., launched with high hopes but failed to maintain its initial audience.
Following the cancellation of The Bachelors and The Masked Singer, Daily Mail Australia can reveal Gladiators will not be returning
Despite their success in the UK, both Gladiators and recently canned The Traitors struggled to find a foothold on Network 10.
Hosted by Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis, the show attracted a significant summer audience of 395,000 metropolitan viewers for its premiere.
Unfortunately, the numbers plummeted to just 196,000 in the second episode.
Critics on social media were quick to point out the lack of audience presence, comparing it to shows filmed during lockdown, even though they were filmed under normal conditions.
Hosted by Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis, the show attracted a significant summer audience of 395,000 metropolitan viewers for its premiere. Unfortunately, the numbers plummeted to just 196,000 in the second episode.
“I felt like I was watching an event without any real energy,” one viewer commented.
Similarly, The Traitors, a gripping crime drama series presented by Rodger Corser and filmed at the historic Robertson Hotel in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, aired for two seasons on Channel 10.
However, a well-placed production source has revealed that Channel Seven is now considering commissioning the Endemol Shine Australia series.
However, a well-placed production source has revealed that Channel Seven is now considering commissioning the Endemol Shine Australia series. “The show concept has potential, but it needs a new approach and a new platform,” the source said.
“The show concept has potential, but it needs a new approach and a new platform,” the source said.
A source revealed: “Channel 10 is now deciding to put all its eggs in one basket, planning to launch not one, but two seasons of Australian Survivor in 2025.”
“They are preparing a season 10 special, as well as a Survivor all-star showdown between Australia and the US that will be screened simultaneously in the US and Australia.”
This strategic shift aims to capitalize on the enduring popularity of Australian Survivor, in the hope that it will boost the network’s ratings and win back loyal viewers.
“Survivor has always done well for us and we believe this new approach will reignite audience interest,” said a Channel 10 executive.
Channel Seven and 10 have been contacted for comment.
A source revealed: “Channel 10 is now deciding to put all its eggs in one basket, planning to launch not one, but two seasons of Australian Survivor in 2025.” (Pictured: host Jonathan LaPaglia)
