Betting agency opens odds on axe for Biggest Loser
Online betting agency is paying odds that TEN might axe its reality show, bump it -or even bring back The Commando.
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Ouch.
Online betting agency Sportsbet is offering odds that The Biggest Loser: Transformed will be axed, after just 2 episodes have aired.
The show has had a disappointing launch at just 450,000 viewers, failing to budge on its second night beyond 453,000 viewers.
Sportsbet is offering $1.35 that the show will be axed after this season.
Dumping the show over to ELEVEN or only airing on Tenplay also pays $5.00.
Not finishing the whole season pays $11 while there is even $51 paying for TEN to bring back Steve “Commando” Willis to boost ratings.
“The odds don’t look great for The Biggest Loser’s prospects and it could get dropped quicker than any of the contestants’ weight,’’ said Sportsbet’s Will Byrne.
But TEN is sticking by the series.
Yesterday TEN Chief Content Officer, Beverley McGarvey said:“The Biggest Loser: Transformed is a strong, positive and entertaining show and we are confident Australians will embrace it. Judging it on the basis of one night’s overnight TV ratings is premature. The feedback from critics and on social media has been extremely positive. The transformations of the contestants over the next eight weeks are amazing.”
Trainer Libby Babet told TV Tonight the show had ditched exploitation of contestants for nutrition, exercise and positivity, with relatable participants Australians.
“It is a hard message to get out but I have to trust that the audience will come along for the ride,” she said.
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14 Responses
I predict that this show will be gone soon.
Probably needed to be 3 not 5 episodes a week. I’ve watched one and a half so far but tues, wed and thurs are the best nights for drama and gogglebox for me on f.t.a so there is no time to add another reality when your trying to catch up on late night drama from the night before.
Ouch!
In all seriousness, what are the chances of Ten shuffling TBL to Thu/Fri/Sat? Or maybe Wed/Thu/Fri?
One question, How soon can they get Masterchef on air? If it’s ready to go then I’d say it’s a certainty to be axed
Hahaha. Wow. That’s gotta hurt!
Although hasn’t the season already finished filming? So even if they wanted to, it would be too late to bring back Commando. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if him and Michelle make an appearance at the Finale.
And I reckon the awful male voice will publicise this on TV.
This has been weighing heavily on my mind. To bet or not.
I am going to bet on this! Thanks for the tip
Don’t dare win too much, your account will suddenly be limited to being able to put on bets not more than $5 or $10 on some markets – disgraceful
This season is really poorly made – why would Ten keep flogging this dead horse.
Sportsbet also offering odds on ‘Media coverage of Sportsbet frivolous TBL markets to help promote our brand’ 1.001.
I bet you’re right…
Ouch!