Australian idols consistently come last in reality TV races

Six aspiring recording artists remain, The three go before the grand finalea move that could add the drama needed to bid for an elusive audience.

Channel 7’s Reality Competition Series consistently takes 3rd place behind its timeslot rivals, so a rating boost is desperately needed Marriage at first sight and Australian survivor.

In its latest four episodes, it finished last by a decent margin in each showdown.

Monday, March 13th, Idol 409,000 average subway views MAFSMoreof 835,000 and survivorof 536,000. Sunday, March 12th, Idol from 417,000 MAFSMoreof 867,000 and survivorof 498,000.

Monday 6th March, Idol watched by 455,000 Metro viewers, MAFSMore854,000 of and 540,000 of survivors. Sunday, March 5, 453,000 Idol 993,000 people MAFSMore and 534,000 did survivor.

The pattern is clear. And while the reboot of the reality format that dominated television in the 2000s was before many viewers moved from broadcast channels to streaming, the numbers aren’t encouraging.

Australian idol It aired on Channel 10 for seven seasons from 2003 to 2009 and was canceled due to late ratings.

In your original run, Australian idol It certainly spawned a new generation of music stars like Guy Sebastian, Rickie Lee Coulter, Matt Covey, Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker and Rob Mills.

In 2020, Channel 7 made a big announcement that it would be returning to TV, but it wouldn’t premiere until 2023.

The current season features hosts Coulter and Scott Tweedy, judges Harry Connick Jr., Meghan Trainor, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands. Guest starring original judge Marcia Hines.

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