Married at First Sight honeymoons are underway, last night landing as the top entertainment show on 773,000 metro viewers.

That was ahead of 7:30 (539,000), Back Roads (439,000), Territory Cops (270,000), Bondi Rescue (259,000) and The World’s Greatest Palaces (141,000).

Later Gogglebox won at 517,000 then Q+A (289,000), The Equalizer (280,000) and Wife Swap (238,000).

Nine network won Thursday with 30.2% then Seven 24.8%, 10 19.0%, ABC 17.7% and SBS 8.3%.

Nine News was best for Nine at 837,000 / 828,000. A Current Affair was 619,000 then Hot Seat (386,000 / 237,000). Murder for Hire was 129,000.

Seven News was #1 at 864,000 / 858,000. An extended Home & Away was 446,000 then The Chase (431,000 / 258,000). Busted in Bangkok was 120,000.

The Project drew 378,000 / 257,000 for 10 then 10 News First (324,000 / 191,000).  SVU was 222,000.

ABC News won its slot at 634,000 for ABC. Sammy J pulled 272,000 followed by One Plus One (163,000), The Drum (151,000) and Aussie Inventions that Changed the World (139,000).

On SBS it was SBS World News (150,000 / 128,000), Trust Me I’m a Doctor (130,000), Cornwall with Simon Reeve (116,000) and Mastermind (75,000).

The Adventures of Paddington led multichannels at 151,000.

Today Extra: 116,000 / 66,000
The Morning Show: 114,000 / 64,000
Studio 10: 36,000 / 32,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 25 February 2021

EXCLUSIVE: 2021 Programmer’s Wraps kick off today with Nine Program Director, Hamish Turner. Read what he has to say about Nine’s slate and when to expect 2021 shows.

Nine has an enviable slate of returning hit shows in 2021 including Married at First Sight, Lego Masters, Australian Ninja Warrior, The Block, and the demo-friendly Love Island to be joined by Celebrity Apprentice, Beauty & the Geek and Parent Jury.

The Australian Open gets underway next Monday, spilling into ratings survey. This has led to specials this week from Travel Guides and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? as well as Married at First Sight: Grand Reunion -but the 2021 MAFS series formally kicks off on February 22nd.

“She is very candid, talks in a very straight, matter-of-fact way”

Nine Program Director, Hamish Turner. “We’ve got a new MAFS expert in Alessandra Rampolla. She’s a certified clinical sexologist who brings a lot to the table. She is very candid, talks in a very straight, matter-of-fact way and really opens up the participants in terms of discussing intimacy, and ensuring that they’ve got that part of their relationship on track.

“Obviously John (Aiken) and Mel (Schilling) are back and then we have our new couples.”

Turner says Nine also looked to find couples who would “go the distance” this year, whilst conceding that viewers love the dinner party fireworks.

“Couples who have the discourse and dialogue to really share their emotions in a mature fashion is probably the best way to describe it,” he explains.

“It’s the two ends of the table that we always talk about”

“So it’s always the balance. It’s the two ends of the table that we always talk about. This year we’ve ensured that the sharing at the table has a strong voice. It’s a very strong season, I think the country will again embrace it.”

MAFS season was filmed during a period where borders were open but COVID restrictions did affect production.

“One thing you will see is smaller weddings”

“It was shot as a closed set. So yes, couples are able to touch each other. But one thing you will see is  smaller weddings, reflecting the local government requirements. So that’ll probably be the most obvious difference this year,” says Turner.

“There was isolation, obviously, depending upon where you were coming from. The Bachelor had similar conditions. I think every production has gone through a similar situation. What would have been somewhat destructive to shows is if they weren’t able to kiss or be intimate. But once they’re in the production, once they are a couple then obviously that 1.5 role is is no longer required.”

Due to the Australian Open delay, some MAFS episodes will also be seen during the Easter break.

Six part current affairs series Under Investigation, presented by Liz Hayes, will also launch after the tennis and produced by the 60 Minutes team.

“It picks up where 60 Minutes did those MH370 investigations and a bushfire investigation. You get experts in the field, dissecting a case, as they investigate, reopen and analyse the facts,” he continues.

“Hopefully they come to some form of conclusion, or at least ruling out some of the things that perhaps have been brought about through town gossip or innuendo and hopefully get some of these cases back on track.”

Also in Q1 is new local drama Amazing Grace starring Kate Jenkinson (Wentworth) in the title role.

“Grace is a midwife who works in a birthing centre, which is not your traditional maternity ward… birthing centres are more casual,” says Turner. “She’s a fierce advocate for pregnant mothers. It’s very family friendly, there’s real twists and turns, and it’s something particularly females will really fall in love with. There are strong female characters, it’s about her private and personal life, and how they collide in many ways …secrets from the past are brought back and enrich her life and probably help her move forward.”

New 10 part observational series Space Invaders from producers WTFN, which helps viewers to declutter their life.

“A team of experts come in and help a couple or individual. It’s not Hoarders, it’s basically people who have an emotional tie to certain objects and over time it’s taken over their life. They go in, basically take everything from inside the house and bring it outside the house and go through the process of looking to either let go of it, keep it or pack it away. It’s a nice show that will site Friday or Saturday, on the back of ACA.”

Items which are discarded are then sold with monies going towards a room renovation.

“The first episode is gut-wrenching”

“The first episode is gut-wrenching, where the mother was an empty nester, holding on to all the kids’ stuff, and part of the process was helping her let go of that. It has some fantastic results and great makeovers.”

He adds, “Country House Hunters will also continue on Friday nights with Catriona Rowntree. It’s been doing some good numbers through summer, and we’ve got more episodes coming that venture outside Victoria.”

Nine has a number of titles from WTFN this year with 10 part series MegaZoo, filmed at Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary, on Thursdays in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth as NRL commences in Sydney & Brisbane.

In Q2 Lego Masters returns for season three with Hamish Blake and Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, all filmed in Melbourne.

“It’s a more diverse cast, we’ve got really strong female participants this year, and some you wouldn’t expect to see in a show like this. This show continues to grow and as we say, the participants are only limited by their imagination. Some of the creates this year are unbelievable, it’s great family viewing.

David Attenborough: Perfect Planet and Travel Guides series will playout, with a mix of international and Australian episodes.

Doctor Doctor will also return in Q2 with star Rodger Corser joined by new cast Zoë Ventoura, Lincoln Younes, Darren McMullen, John Waters and Chantelle Jamieson.

“It’s back for its 5th season, does really well, internationally and strong cross-platform numbers for us.”

More from WTFN are new seasons of Emergency and Paramedics, which will highlight frontline workers and the dedication to their craft.

“Beauty & the Geek… doesn’t take itself too seriously”

Beauty & the Geek debuts on Nine, now in a stripped format, hosted by Sophie Monk.

“The format will be evolved to bring Beauty & the Geek into today. But at its heart there’s a bit of comedy, there’s a bit of love, it doesn’t take itself too seriously, probably with multiple makeovers.”

Endemol Shine will shoot the series in March in Sydney.

Celebrity Apprentice returns, now with UK boss Lord Alan Sugar, and celebs including The Veronicas, Michelle Bridges, Anthony Callea, Ross Noble and Shaynna Blaze.

“Lord Sugar cuts up so well. He’s got these amazing one-liners”

“We’ve seen the first couple of episodes,” says Turner. “It’s actually very, very strong. Lord Sugar cuts up so well. He’s got these amazing one-liners. He’s a London northerner with the experience on the ground… a certified billionaire, but what’s really pleasing about this show is the talent attached. You see straight out of the blocks, their passion for those charities. With the first win, there’s tears, there’s elation and there’s real money on the table as well.”

With filming completed late last year, how did producers keep paparazzi away from public challenges?

“It comes down to the celebrities not not giving the game away. As you can appreciate, usually they’re the ones who are leaking to the media. But it was somewhat watertight. It wouldn’t happen on MAFS!” he laughs.

In Q3 Parent Jury‘s Jo Frost (The Supernanny) dares mums and dads who believe their parenting style is the best to put themselves to the test. Filming will get underway soon.

“I think one of the main features of this you’ll see is the diversity of cast, diversity of parenting styles and some characters that will really be pretty strict straight off the top.

“We haven’t seen anything really in the parenting space for a long time. The show’s produced by Eureka and I think it’ll have everybody talking.”

“This year if Mt. Midoriyama is conquered she gets nasty and bites back”

Australian Ninja Warrior returns to Sydney (location yet to be disclosed) with Ben Fordham & Rebecca Madden. With border restrictions it isn’t clear if ‘Freddie’ Flintoff will return.

“This year if Mt. Midoriyama is conquered she gets nasty and bites back,” he teases. “The obstacles will be tougher, longer, more arduous” with no State v State edition but a special episode at the end.

Across both Q3 and Q4 is of course The Block, with its 17th season to be filmed at several purchased properties in a Hampton cul-de-sac.

“It’s effectively ‘The Block Neighbours.'”

“It’s effectively ‘The Block Neighbours.’ It will add a new dynamic to the show. We’re working through casting at the moment and it doesn’t start filming for another month or two.”

“We’re just working through whether Sophie comes back or not”

Also returning is Love Island, likely to shoot on the Gold Coast.

“It won’t be overseas, that’s for sure,” he insists. “We’re just working through whether Sophie comes back or not. It really depends on Beauty & the Geek and whether she can do both. She’s still an option.”

Announced at 2021 Upfronts, but not yet on the Nine schedule are reno series Beach House Escape, and Celebrity IOU Australia.

Also returning are Australian Crime Stories and Bondi Vet (which previously shifted from 10) and a second season for Taronga: Who’s Who in the Zoo?

Nine has co-commissioned nature series David Attenborough’s Life in Colour

Turner also announces Million Dollar Mysteries from producers The Full Box (Australian Crime Stories) which will investigate cold cases offering a big reward plus an untitled factual series to be filmed in NSW prisons.

“Think of it ‘the real life Wentworth'”

“Think of it ‘the real life Wentworth‘ -there is a female prison in it- going behind the scenes of what actually happens in these prisons.”

In sport there’s more NRL, State of Origin, Golf, Netball, Footy Classified (Mondays and Wednesdays), Sunday Footy Show, NRL Sunday Footy Show, 100% Footy and select Rugby Union matches following a rights deal through Stan.

A Current Affair (including Saturdays) and the Today show and Today Extra continue across the year.

“Allie & Karl did a great job last year. The first year was really getting their chemistry right. I think they found a really good place and we’re looking forward to seeing that grow this year.”

Finally, Nine continues its UK game show Tipping Point in the afternoons.

“Tipping Point continues to do a good job in the arvo. It’s the one show I get asked about the most! My parents and their friends love Tipping Point -it’s appointment viewing for a weekday.”

Are primetime episodes any indication Nine is testing numbers for a local version? Turner is tight-lipped.

“Read into that what you like!” he teases.

Tomorrow: Seven’s Angus Ross.

With OzTAM survey year wrapping tomorrow, today marks the last regular ratings wrap for the year (as always TVT will still file on ‘newsy’ results).

And Thursday was a sign of the quiet summer season…

Home & Away‘s penultimate outing in 2020 was best in entertainment at 501,000 viewers.

7:30 won its slot at 516,000 then Paramedics (350,000), Scottish Vets Down Under (326,000), Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day (289,000) and Secrets Of Britain (149,000).

Later Kings Cross ER drew 302,000 / 261,000 then Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip (306,000), The Front Bar (274,000), Law & Order: S.V.U (215,000 / 173,000) and Empire With Michael Portillo  (145,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 29.6% then Nine 26.7%, ABC 17.9%, 10 17.8% and SBS 8.9%.

Seven News was #1 and topped the demos with 884,000 / 867,000 for Seven. The Chase drew 422,000 / 260,000 and The Latest was 220,000.

Nine News (748,000 / 743,000) was best for Nine. A Current Affair won its slot at 565,000. Hot Seat (404,000 / 240,000) and Chicago Med followed at 155,000.

ABC News drew 627,000 for ABC. Death in Paradise (180,000) and The Drum (151,000) followed.

The Project pulled 403,000 / 229,000 for 10. 10 News First managed just 294,000 / 167,000.

On SBS it was SBS World News (126,000), Fargo (60,000) and Mastermind (56,000).

Bluey capped off multichannels again at 218,000.

The Morning Show:  111,000 / 65,000
Today Extra: 99,000 / 35,000
Studio 10: 36,000 / 34,000 / 22,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 26 November 2020

That was a dead quiet Thursday of TV programming and the numbers rightly reflect it.

An extended Home & Away was the top entertainment show at 517,000 viewers.

7:30 was 509,000 then Paramedics (400,000), Scottish Vets Down Under (328,000), Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food (271,000 / 234,000) and The Great Fire Of London (201,000).

Later Kings Cross ER was 345,000 / 298,000 then Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip (285,000), Britain’s Got Talent (224,000), Empire With Michael Portillo (215,000) and Law & Order: SVU (164,000 / 118,000).

Seven and Nine networks tied on Thursday at 27.6% then ABC 18.6%, 10 16.8% and SBS 9.3%.

Seven News was #1 at 950,000 / 909,000 for Seven. The Chase drew 418,000 / 268,000 in 4 cities.

Nine News (861,000 / 844,000) for Nine then A Current Affair (567,000) and Hot Seat (438,000 / 267,000). Chicago Med was 174,000.

ABC News won its slot at 680,000. Death In Paradise (188,000) and The Drum (186,000) followed.

The Project pulled 401,000 / 244,000 for 10. 10 News First was 279,000 / 177,000.

On SBS it was SBS World News (149,000), Fargo (65,000) and Mastermind (61,000).

Bluey topped multis as usual at 219,000.

The Morning Show: 134,000 / 89,000
Today Extra: 119,000 / 62,000
Studio 10:

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 19 November 2020

Get ready for summer…. it was another very quiet Thursday, with The Block as the only serious entertainment show after 7:30.

In some cases Bluey‘s 331,000 drew better figures than primetime offerings.

The Block easily led its slot and the demos at 748,000.

That was ahead of 7:30 (601,000), Scottish Vets Down Under (373,000), Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food (267,000 / 242,000) and The Great Fire of London (174,000).

Paramedics (399,000), Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure (359,000), Law & Order: SVU (205,000), Britain’s Got Talent (215,000) and Insight just 60,000.

Nine network won Thursday with 29.9% then Seven 27.9%, ABC 18.4%, 10 16.3% and SBS 7.4%.

Nine News (832,000 / 820,000) was best for Nine. A Current Affair was 642,000 then Hot Seat (436,000 / 281,000) and Chicago Med (178,000).

Seven News was #1 at 943,000 / 930,000 for Seven then an extended Home & Away (498,000) and The Chase (454,000 / 275,000).

ABC News won its slot at 681,000. Death in Paradise (210,000) and The Drum (179,000) followed.

The Project pulled 416,000 / 281,000 on 10. 10 News First was 304,000 / 181,000.

On SBS it was SBS World News (162,000), Mastermind (73,000) and Fargo just 42,000.

The Morning Show: 126,000 / 75,000
Today Extra: 113,000 / 74,000
Studio 10: 37,000 / 33,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 12 November 2020

Seven managed to pip Nine for a win last night after their multichannels lifted them from behind Nine in primary channel share.

The season finale of Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 700,000 viewers and topped the demos. It proved to be a most unusual year for the show as it reflected how we were living with the virus and saw some participants drop out of direct filming.

A rare Thursday edition of The Block won its slot at 679,000 then 7:30 (586,000),The Bachelorette (441,000) and Scottish Vets Down Under (359,000).

Meanwhile Paramedics was 342,000 then Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure (250,000) Britain’s Got Talent (201,000) and Secrets Of The Tower Of London (150,000).

Nine led in primary channel share but Seven network won Thursday with 27.6% then Nine 27.2%, 10 21.5%, ABC 15.8% and SBS 7.8%.

Seven News was #1 at 994,000 / 982,000. An extended Home & Away averaged 467,000 then The Chase (509,000 / 314,000). The Amazing Race returned to 127,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 875,000 / 867,000. A Current Affair won its slot at 685,000 then Hot Seat (410,000 / 301,000). Chicago Med was 151,000.

The Project pulled 465,000 / 268,000 for 10. 10 News First (318,000 / 205,000) and Drunk History (192,000) followed.

ABC News drew 671,000 for ABC. Death in Paradise (165,000) and The Drum (154,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (147,000), Queen Victoria’s Slum (141,000), Fargo (70,000) and Mastermind (66,000).

Bluey rode high at 388,000 on multichannels.

The Morning Show: 143,000 / 88,000
Today Extra: 107,000 / 67,000
Studio 10: 51,000 / 45,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 29 October 2020

Two morning shows had a rare tie last week.

Both Today Extra and The Morning Show tied on 112,000 viewers.

It’s a rare outcome given David Campbell & Sylvia Jeffreys (Belinda Russell co-hosts Thursdays & Fridays) are yet to win a week over Kylie Gillies & Larry Emdur this year.

What’s noteworthy is that Nine’s average is over 4 days because  Today Extra did not screen in Perth on Friday due to the US Presidential Debate. Seven’s figure is averaged over 5 days for The Morning Show. Seven sources suggest a 5 day average for both would have delivered them a win.

Seven won in Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth markets, while Nine claimed Sydney & Brissy.

Today Extra last claimed a week in March 2018.

Meanwhile Sunrise won another week 233,000 to Today‘s 215,000, with Seven yet to lose a week this year.

Updated.

Is this a taste of summer?

Just one entertainment show was above half a million viewers last night: a penultimate Gogglebox episode at 680,000 viewers.

7:30 won the earlier slot at 555,000 then The Bachelorette (499,000), Paramedics (430,000), and Scottish Vets Down Under (351,000).

Trailing Gogglebox were The Front Bar (479,000) and Kings Cross ER (339,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 30.4% then Nine 25.7%, 10 20.8%, ABC 15.7% and SBS 7.3%.

Seven News was #1 at 933,000 / 923,000 for Seven. An extended Home & Away (484,000) and The Chase (482,000 / 289,000) followed.

Nine News (847,000 / 836,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (680,000) and Hot Seat (435,000 /  280,000) and A+E After Dark (231,000).

The Project drew 436,000 / 262,000 for 10. 10 News First was 301,000 / 176,000 then a Drunk History replay (186,000).

ABC News (662,000) won its slot for ABC. Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure repeat was 237,000 then Secrets of the Museum (193,000) and The Drum (173,000).

On SBS it was Queen Victoria’s Slum (155,000), SBS World News (149,000), Secrets of the Tower of London (131,000), Mastermind (69,000) and Fargo just 57,000.

Bluey led multichannels at 178,000.

The Morning Show: 116,000 / 70,000
Today Extra: 106,000 / 67,000
Studio 10: 53,000 / 47,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 22 October 2020

Thursday night saw 10 lead in entertainment titles but Seven still emerged as the winner in Total People.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 661,000 and topped the demos, up slightly on last week.

The Bachelorette led its timeslot at 534,000 then 7:30 (523,000), Paramedics (367,000), Scottish Vets Down Under (340,000), West Gate Bridge Disaster (221,000 in 1 city), Queen Victoria’s Slum (119,000).

Trailing Gogglebox were the final Escape from the City (367,000), Kings Cross ER (346,000 / 294,000) and The Front Bar (339,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 28.7% then Nine 25.3%, 10 21.6%, ABC 17.0% and SBS 7.4%.

Seven News was #1 at 962,000 / 932,000 for Seven. The Chase drew 496,000 / 305,000 then an extended Home & Away (475,000). The Latest drew 264,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 903,000 / 847,000. A Current Affair (647,000) and Hot Seat (470,000 / 282,000) followed. A+E After Dark was 178,000.

The Project drew 454,000  / 302,000. 10 News First (313,000 / 202,000) and a repeat of Drunk History (183,000) followed.

ABC News won its slot at 706,000. Secrets of the Museum pulled 183,000 with The Drum at 171,000.

On SBS it was SBS World News at 170,000. But a double episode of Fargo averaged just 61,000 -are more viewers now watching at SBS On Demand?

Bluey again led multichannels at 203,000.

The Morning Show: 120,000 / 77,000
Today Extra: 118,000 / 74,000
Studio 10: 36,000 / 32,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 15 October 2020

It was a quiet Thursday in viewing last night but 10 shows led in key timeslots.

Gogglebox was best in entertainment stakes at 613,000 viewers.

The Bachelorette (543,000) also won ahead of an extended Home & Away (459,000 from 7pm), Paramedics (403,000), Budget Reply (391,000), 7:30 (335,000) and Queen Victoria’s Slum (192,000).

Trailing Gogglebox were Kings Cross ER (341,000 / 287,000), Escape from the City (327,000), and The Front Bar (310,000).

143,000 watched the Vice Presidential Debate on ABC News, just outranking 131,000 on SBS.

Seven network won Thursday with 29.1% then Nine 24.6%, 10 22.3%, ABC 15.7% and SBS 8.4%.

Seven News was #1 at 970,000 / 947,000. The Chase was 501,000 / 301,000 with The Latest at 255,000.

Nine News was 891,000 / 878,000 for Nine. A Current Affair led its slot at 722,000 then Hot Seat (489,000 / 305,000).  Botched was 248,000.

The Project drew 481,000 /323,000. 10 News First was 328,000 / 244,000 and Drunk History drew 159,000.

ABC News was 665,000 for ABC. Sammy J (274,000), The Drum (164,000) and Secrets of the Museum (163,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (168,000), Fargo (105,000) and Mastermind (74,000).

7mate’s Harry Potter movie led multichannels at 172,000.

The Morning Show: 147,000 / 88,000
Today Extra: 118,000 / 72,000
Studio 10: 49,000 / 46,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 8 October 2020

An annual reminder that early on Sunday morning daylight saving takes effect in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT .

Queenslanders, Territorians and West Australians take note of how this impacts your shows -and those spoilers!

Sunrise, Today and News Breakfast will screen AEDT with delays for others -but News Breakfast remains Live on ABC News channel. Some have been known to switch Live into local regions when big news breaks, especially in relation to weather or bushfires.

The Morning Show, Today Extra, Studio 10, The Project, Insiders, 7:30, A Current Affair, The Drum will all air AEDT.

Q&A is AEDT but streams Live on iview.

10 News First viewers in Queensland are likely to be delayed now that the bulletin is centralised from Sydney.

Fans of Reality TV will need to be mindful of social media use in order to avoid spoilers, notably for The Bachelorette, The Block, SAS Australia, Junior MasterChef.

Foxtel viewers not on AEDT will also need to remember those +2 channels as everything shifts by one hour.

And as I always say…. check your smoke alarm too!

AFL Finals are here and have delivered bumper numbers for Seven.

918,000 viewers tuned in last night, nearly 500,000 of them in Melbourne alone -making it the second-biggest Thursday night game in history.

AFL helped delivered a whopping 38.5% share to Seven and put Seven back in the hunt for the week overall.

Everywhere else things were very quiet…

The Chase was the top entertainment show at 526,000 / 306,000.

7:30 (466,000) eclipsed RBT (437,000), the finale for The Heights (230,000), The Masked Singer USA (225,000) and Queen Victoria’s Slum (179,000).

With a low lead-in even Gogglebox was down at just 475,000 then Paramedics (301,000) and Escape from the City (236,000).

Seven network easily won Thursday with 38.5% then Nine 23.6%, 10 15.9%, ABC 13.6% and SBS 8.4%.

Seven News was #1 at (931,000 / 787,000). Home and Away was 383,000, staggered across the network. Movie: This Means War was 116,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (925,000 / 925,000) was best for Nine. A Current Affair (624,000) and Hot Seat (444,000 / 271,000) followed. Botched was 244,000.

The Project drew 409,000 / 253,000 for 10. 10 News First was low at 278,000 / 159,000. Drunk History managed 182,000.

ABC News pulled 686,000. Sammy J (325,000), The Drum (186,000) and Secrets of the Museum (169,000) also ranked for ABC.

On SBS it was Secrets of the Tower of London (165,000), SBS World News (158,000) and a late edition (103,000). Mastermind was just 55,000.

The Morning Show: 129,000 / 75,000
Today Extra: 111,000 / 87,000
Studio 10: 38,000 / 37,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 1 October 2020

Sorry Locky …The Bachelor has finished at an all-time low.

The episode drew just 694,000 viewers, rising to 879,000 for the moment he chose Irena over Bella.

That’s well down on last year’s 936,000 / 1.17m featuring Matt Agnew. That’s despite Melburnians still under a curfew.

But it did win its slot, defeating 7:30 (516,000), The World’s Most Scenic Railways (390,000) and The Heights (213,000). RBT was 169,000 in 2 cities.

Gogglebox led later at 654,000 well ahead of Escape from the City (296,000), The Front Bar (290,000) and Secrets of the Tower of London (193,000).

Thursday Night NRL was 314,000 / 29,000 across the Nine network.

Seven won Thursday at 27.2% then Nine 25.7%, 10 22.7%, ABC 15.0% and SBS 9.4%.

Seven News was #1 at 1.03m / 1.01m for Seven. The Chase drew 543,000 / 338,000 then an extended Home & Away averaging 516,000. The Latest was 212,000 in 3 cities and movie: Pitch Perfect was 89,000 in 2 cities.

Nine News (952,000 / 928,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair 633,000. Hot Seat drew 461,000 / 276,000. Paramedics was 194,000 and Botched 144,000 -both across the network.

The Project pulled 514,000 / 287,000 for 10. 10 News First was 326,000 / 205,000.

ABC News won its slot on 771,000. The Drum (192,000) and Secrets of the Museum (179,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (188,000), Untold Australia (99,000) and Mastermind (80,000).

Bluey led multichannels again at 184,000.

Today Extra: 113,000 / 72,000
The Morning Show: 113,000 / 69,000
Studio 10: 36,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 24 September 2020

Staggered schedules across Seven and Nine last night make for somewhat messy analysis, but while Nine led in primary channels, Seven pipped them in network share, despite 10 leading in entertainment.

And SBS share was up thanks to more armchair travel.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 644,000.

The Bachelor won its slot at 611,000 then 7:30 (551,000), The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (320,000), Kalgoorlie Cops (254,000 / 234,000 in 3 cities) and The Heights (211,000). America’s Got Talent was 180,000 across the Seven network.

NRL drew 285,000 in two cities on Nine. AFL was 185,000 on 7mate in Perth.

Seven network won Thursday with 25.8% then Nine 25.0%, 10 22.2%, ABC 15.3% and SBS 11.7%.

Seven News was #1 at 970,000 / 889,000 for Seven. Home and Away drew 522,000 then The Chase (522,000 / 319,000). The Front Bar was 231,000 across Seven’s network.

Nine News was 939,000 / 935,000. A Current Affair (667,000) and Hot Seat (470,000 / 281,000) followed. Russian Spy Assassins: The Salisbury Attack was 112,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 474,000 / 295,000 for 10.  10 News First was 315,000 / 231,000. A Drunk History replay pulled 237,000 then Just for Laughs (104,000).

ABC News led its slot at 711,000. Escape from the City (290,000), The Drum (197,000) and Secrets of the Museum (133,000) followed.

On SBS it was Tour de France (205,000), Secrets of the Tower of London (196,000), SBS World News (184,000).

Father Brown on 7TWO topped multichannels at 198,000.

The Morning Show: 131,000 / 82,000
Today Extra: 115,000 / 71,000
Studio 10: 46,000 / 42,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 17 September 2020.

EXCLUSIVE: A number of camera operators at TCN9 are being made redundant as the network moves to its new home in North Sydney.

Nine studios in the new North Sydney headquarters are evidence of increasing automation in the industry and the broadcaster is consulting with camera operators on redundancy. Shows regularly produced at the historic Willoughby site largely comprise Nine News, Today, Today Extra, A Current Affair, 60 Minutes and various Sport programs.

TV Tonight understands the number of affected roles is less than 10, but Nine is not alone in the transition to automation, which has been impacting camera departments for years.

It will mark the end of an era when the network completes its shift to North Sydney next month.

Nine declined to comment.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment show last night at 631,000 -the only entertainment show above 600,000 metro viewers.

10 also led at 7:30 with The Bachelor (570,000) then 7:30 (480,000) and The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (344,00).

Seven’s AFL drew 497,000 across the network and led multichannels, with NRL on Nine at 306,000 / 20,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 29.7% then Nine 24.2%, 10 21.1%, ABC 13.6% and SBS 11.5%.

Seven News was #1 at 997,000 / 904,000 for Seven. The Chase was 563,000 / 350,000 then Home and Away (445,000 across the network). The Front Bar was 361,000 and America’s Got Talent at 198,000 across the network.

Nine News led for Nine at 978,000 / 931,000 followed by A Current Affair (630,000) and Hot Seat (493,000 / 286,000). Confessions Of A Serial Killer was 111,000 across the network.

The Project drew 505,000 / 316,000 for 10. 10 News First was 344,000 / 201,000 for 10. Law & Order: SVU was 240,000.

ABC News led its slot at 718,000 for ABC. Sammy J pulled 313,000 then Escape from the City (272,000), The Heights (193,000), The Drum (184,000) and Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (140,000).

On SBS it was Secrets of the Tower of London (211,000), SBS World News (181,000) and Tour De France (161,000).

The Morning Show: 158,000 / 93,000
Today Extra: 103,000 / 79,000
Studio 10: 46,000 / 42,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 10 September 2020

Dancer Tristan MacManus has been confirmed as co-host of Studio 10, to join Sarah Harris from Monday September 14.

The Dancing with the Stars judge will helm what appears to be a dual host presentation, following cutbacks at the network.

Angela Bishop will cover entertainment news and Narelda Jacobs will be news presenter. Denise Drysdale, Jono Coleman and Craig Bennett will stay on as contributors.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Natarsha Belling will both depart this coming Friday, while 10 is still
in discussions with Joe Hildebrand about network roles.

“I’ve always had aspirations to be a host of some sort,” said MacManus.

“Although people know me as a dancer, I think my mouth usually works better than my feet do,” he said. “This opportunity came out of the blue and I’m really excited to be working with Sarah and learning from her.”

Tamara Simoneau, Executive Producer, said: “When searching for the right co-host to join Sarah at the helm of Studio 10 we wanted to think outside the box and choose someone who would help bring plenty of extra sunshine to morning TV at a time when it’s needed most. He’s charming, funny and fresh with a cheeky Irish side that he’s ready to share with Australia. He might even turn our studio into a dancefloor from time to time and we’re completely ok with that!”

Ross Dagan, Network Director Of News Content, said: “Tristan has performed all over the world for millions of fans and rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest stars, so we know he can handle four hours of live TV every day. You’ll still get the very latest news, information and entertainment, but in a way that reflects our rapidly changing lives. We all want to know what’s going on in the world, but we also need to escape it from time to time. The outstanding Studio 10 team will strive to strike that balance each and every hour.”

But the show also trails The Morning Show and Today Extra in the battle of morning television. The marathon Studio 10 is handicapped by having no strong lead-in, such as Sunrise or Today, following 10’s short-lived Wake-Up experiment.

10 is yet to confirm a third season of Dancing with the Stars.

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Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 604,000 on Thursday.

A “world first” Bachelor, in which Locky & his dates zoomed, led its slot at  561,000 then 7:30 (483,000), The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (313,000), The Heights (204,000) and Kalgoorlie Cops (201,000 in 3 cities).

Seven’s AFL drew 418,000 across the network while NRL across Nine was 329,000 / 24,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 29.3% then Nine 24.6%, 10 21.3%, ABC 13.6% and SBS up at 11.3%.

Seven News was #1 at 1.04m / 971,000 for Seven. The Chase (550,000 / 328,000), Home & Away (469,000) and The Front Bar (315,000) followed. America’s Got Talent was 169,000 across the network.

Nine News was best for Nine at 884,000 / 868,000 then A Current Affair (635,000) and Hot Seat (458,000 / 275,000). Murder Lies & Alibis managed 123,000 across the network.

The Project was 500,000 / 343,000 for 10. 10 News First (350,000 / 231,000), Law & Order: SVU (224,000).

ABC News won its slot at 732,000. Also ranking for ABC were Sammy J (324,000), Escape from the City (251,000), The Drum (172,000) and Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (142,000).

On SBS it was Secrets of the Tower of London (208,000), Tour de France (158,000), SBS World News (157,000), and Mastermind (86,000).

NCIS led multichannels at 197,000.

The Morning Show: 139,000 / 97,000
Today Extra: 110,000 / 69,000
Studio 10: 45,000 / 44,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 3 September 2020

The return of Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 611,000 last night and topped the demos.

But Seven’s AFL helped the network to a winning share at 501,000 rising to 595,000 for a Post Match. NRL was 317,000 / 19,000 across Nine’s network.

Earlier The Bachelor won its slot at 538,000 despite being its lowest ever metro audience, then 7:30 (471,000), The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (339,000) and Kalgoorlie Cops (244,000 / 226,000 in 3 cities).

Seven Network won Thursday with 31.6% then Nine 24.0%, 10 20.6%, ABC 13.8% and SBS 10.0%.

Seven News (1.05m / 965,000) was #1 for Seven. The Chase was 568,000 / 319,000 and Home & Away was 469,000 split across the network. The Front Bar drew 337,000. America’s Got Talent was 164,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (898,000 / 846,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (625,000) and Hot Seat (469,000 / 285,000). Reported Missing was 108,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 458,000 / 303,000 for 10. 10 News First was 363,000 / 207,000. Law & Order: SVU was 213,000.

ABC News won its slot at 731,000. Escape from the City (281,000), The Heights (201,000), The Drum (173,000), and Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (153,000) followed.

On SBS it was The Salisbury Poisonings (274,000), SBS World News (182,000), Mastermind (91,000) and Hungry Ghosts (87,000).

NCIS topped multichannels at 211,000.

The Morning Show: 150,000 / 93,000
Today Extra: 116,000 / 85,000
Studio 10: 45,000 / 41,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 27 August 2020

The Chase was the top entertainment drawcard at 602,000 / 363,000 last night.

The Bachelor won its timeslot for the first time this season with 591,000 and topped the demos. That was just ahead of 7:30 (587,000) then The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (363,000), Territory Cops (272,000 / 230,000 in 3 cities) and The Heights (204,000).

Thursday Night NRL drew 310,000 / 66,000 across the Nine network.

Seven network won Thursday with 28.5% then Nine 26.1%, 10 18.9%, ABC 16.4% and SBS 10.1%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.09m / 1.05m for Seven. An extended Home & Away drew 510,000. The Front Bar (342,000) and The Latest (316,000) followed. Movie: Hidden Figures was 129,000 in 2 cities.

Nine News (969,000 / 945,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (739,000) and Hot Seat 518,000 / 312,000. Reported Missing was 135,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 548,000 / 306,000 for 10. 10 News First was 362,000 / 249,000 then Celebrity Gogglebox USA (310,000) and Law & Order: SVU (171,000).

ABC News won its slot with 778,000 for ABC.  Sammy J (356,000), Escape from the City (331,000), Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (239,000) and The Drum (199,000) followed.

On SBS it was Cat Tales (207,000) SBS World News (186,000), War of the Worlds (169,000) and Mastermind (89,000).

NCIS led multichannels at 195,000.

The Morning Show: 157,000 / 91,000
Today Extra: 127,000 / 80,000
Studio 10: 54,000 / 52,000 / 37,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 20 August 2020

Once again, despite an entire city in curfew, viewers were very non-plussed about their Thursday offerings.

The Chase topped entertainment shows at 624,000 / 364,000.

The Bachelor won its slot and led the demos at 604,000 then 7:30 (538,000), Territory Cops (274,000 / 230,000 in 3 cities) and The Heights (204,000).

NRL drew 318,000 / 46,000 across Nine network.

Seven network won Thursday with 28.5% then Nine 26.4%, 10 19.3%, ABC 16.2% and SBS 9.6%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.12m / 1.04m for Seven. An extended Home and Away drew 523,000 then The Front Bar (294,000). The Latest was 248,000.

Nine News was 1.04m / 959,000 for Nine then A Current Affair (652,000) and Hot Seat 510,000 / 299,000. Reported Missing was 133,000 in 3 cities.

The Project pulled 511,000 / 308,000 for 10. 10 News First was 377,000 / 245,000 then Celebrity Gogglebox USA (301,000) and Law and Order: SVU (147,000).

ABC News (807,000) won its slot for ABC. Escape from the City (314,000), Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (248,000) and The Drum (185,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (190,000), Dog Tales (173,000), War of the Worlds (169,000), Bushfire Animal Rescue (131,000) and Mastermind (97,000).

NCIS led multichannels at 183,000.

The Morning Show: 146,000  /101,000
Today Extra: 127,000 / 78,000
Studio 10: 60,000 / 59,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 13 August 2020

Last night in primetime Sport was strong, but viewers were also seeking out alternative entertainment, including an SBS doco on Walt Disney and Father Brown mystery on 7TWO.

The Chase was the top entertainment drawcard at 622,000 / 409,000.

AFL drew 457,000 across Seven network. NRL on Nine / 9GEM was 299,000 / 25,000.

7:30 won its slot at 509,000 then Celebrity Gogglebox USA (286,000), Walt Disney (277,000), Territory Cops (252,000 / 235,000 in 3 cities) and The Heights (209,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 31.4% then Nine 25.2%, 10 16.5%, ABC 15.9% and SBS 10.9%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.11m / 1.08m for Seven. Home & Away was 516,000. A Fantastic Beasts movie was 103,000 in 2 cities.

Nine News drew 1.02m / 897,000 for Nine then A Current Affair (624,000) and Hot Seat (532,000 / 347,000). A late Nine News bulletin was 124,000.  Reported Missing was 123,000 in 3 cities.

The Project pulled 489,000 / 325,000 for 10. 10 News First (441,000 / 253,000), Law & Order: SVU (196,000 / 195,000) followed.

ABC News led its slot at 768,000. Sammy J was 329,000, Escape from the City was 323,000 then The Drum (193,000) and Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (174,000).

On SBS it was SBS World News (198,000), War of the Worlds (155,000) and Mastermind (95,000).

Father Brown on 7TWO topped multichannels at 221,000.

The Morning Show: 158,000 / 94,000
Today Extra: 129,000 / 83,000
Studio 10: 58,000 / 53,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 6 August 2020

Despite Melbourne being in lockdown, Thursday was another quiet night in entertainment, but Sport ensured an easy win for Seven.

AFL pulled 695,000 for across Seven’s network, with NRL at 325,000 / 26,000 for Nine/ 9GEM.

The Chase was the top entertainment drawcard at 661,000 / 419,000.

7:30 won its slot with 540,000 for ABC.

That was ahead of Bachelor in Paradise (501,000 and topped younger demos), Territory Cops (269,000 / 237,000 in 3 cities), Inside the Orient Express (239,000) and The Heights (183,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 33.5% then Nine 24.9%, 10 18.0%, ABC 14.6% and SBS 9.0%

Seven News was #1 with 1.13m / 1.09m for Seven. Home and Away drew 586,000. A Harry Potter film was 189,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (1.06m / 997,000 and led older demos) was best for Nine. A Current Affair was 615,000 then Hot Seat (543,000 / 329,000). Reported Missing was 137,000 in 3 cities.

The Project was 529,000 / 308,000 for 10. 10 News First (424,000 / 263,000), Celebrity Gogglebox USA (274,000) and Law & Order: SVU (141,000) followed.

ABC News led its slot at 768,000 for ABC. Sammy J (332,000), Escape from the City (295,000), The Drum (179,000) and Father Brown (188,000) followed.

On SBS it was Drain Alcatraz (203,000), War of the Worlds and SBS World News (both 190,000) then Mastermind (102,000).

Bluey led multichannels at 253,000.

The Morning Show: 165,000 / 114,000
Today Extra: 124,000 / 89,000
Studio 10: 57,000 / 51,000 / 39,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 16 July 2020

War of the Worlds -not to be confused with a pandemic of the world- cracked the top 20 last night, averaging 303,000 across two hours and lifted SBS to an 11% share.

But Seven easily won the night thanks to AFL, news and entertainment.

The Chase was again the top entertainment drawcard at 664,000 / 405,000, followed by Home & Away at 584,000 for Seven.

AFL drew 581,000 across Seven’s network. NRL was 297,000 / 17,000 across Nine’s network.

7:30 led its slot at 562,000 then Celebrity Gogglebox USA (328,000), World’s Busiest Train Stations (266,000), Territory Cops (238,000 in 3 cities) and The Heights (212,000).

Later Escape from the City (317,000) pipped War of the Worlds at 303,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 33.7% then Nine 24.1%, 10 15.6%, ABC 15.5% and SBS 11.0%.

Seven News was #1 for Seven at 1.18m / 1.13m. A Harry Potter movie was  297,000 across Seven’s network.

Nine News was best for Nine at 1.02m / 938,000 then A Current Affair (692,000) and Hot Seat (546,000 / 346,000). Released to Kill Again was 104,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 508,000 / 341,000 for 10. 10 News First (430,000 / 276,000) and Law and Order: SVU (183,000 / 161,000) followed.

ABC News led its slot at 783,000. The Drum was 234,000 then Father Brown (194,000).

On SBS it was SBS World News 184,000 with Mastermind at 105,000.

NCIS led multichannels on 191,000.

The Morning Show: 161,000 / 94,000
Today Extra: 124,000 / 82,000
Studio 10: 56,000 / 51,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 9 July 2020

It was another quiet Thursday with news and sport dominating viewing with The Chase as the top entertainment show.

Seven’s AFL drew 512,000 across the network, while NRL on Nine managed  339,000 / 37,000 on Nine / 9GEM.

7:30 won its slot at 542,000 then Celebrity Gogglebox USA (352,000), The Heights (228,000), Territory Cops (215,000 in 3 cities) and World’s Busiest Train Stations (213,000).

Later Escape from the City drew 308,000 then a Harry Potter movie drew 255,000 across Seven’s network, Law & Order: SVU (216,000 / 198,000) and When Buildings Collapse (150,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 32.0% then Nine 26.6%, 10 17.5%, ABC 15.9% and SBS 8.0%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.11m / 1.06m for Seven. The Chase drew was the top rating entertainment show at 632,000 / 394,000. Home & Away was 590,000.

Nine News led for Nine with 1.06m / 958,000 and topped the demos, then A Current Affair (727,000) and Hot Seat (566,000 / 360,000). Serial Killer with Piers Morgan was 104,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 467,00 / 320,000 for 10. 10 News First was 401,000 / 260,000.

ABC News won its slot with 763,000. Sammy J (388,000), The Drum (195,000) and Father Brown (190,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (159,000), Mastermind (95,000) and Zerozerozero just 61,000.

Bluey was back on top of multichannels at 207,000.

The Morning Show: 142,000 / 75,000
Today Extra: 128,000 / 83,000
Studio 10: 45,000 / 37,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 2 July 2020

Thursday proved to be no competition for Seven last night with a hefty 34% share thanks to Seven News and AFL.

The Chase was again the top entertainment show at 616,000 / 384,000 viewers.

7:30 drew 648,000 but there were low numbers in the early slot thereafter: Celebrity Gogglebox USA (284,000), Territory Cops (246,000 / 228,000 in 3 cities), The Heights (207,000) and World’s Busiest Train Stations (197,000).

The AFL drew 544,000 viewers across Seven’s network, well ahead of NRL at 353,000 / 23,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 34.% then Nine 25.6%, ABC 16.3%, 10 16.2% and SBS 7.9%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.1m / 1.04m for Seven. Home and Away was 558,000 in 4 cities.  A Harry Potter movie was 202,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News was best for Nine at 995,000 / 942,000 then A Current Affair (689,000) and Hot Seat (535,000 / 318,000).   Serial Killer with Piers Morgan was 107,000 in 3 cities.

ABC News won its slot with 761,000 viewers. Escape from the City (320,000), The Drum (219,000) and Father Brown (205,000) followed.

The Project pulled 445,000 / 281,000 for 10. 10 News First was 400,000 / 243,000. Law & Order: SVU was so low at 193,000 it trailed NCIS drawing 206,000 on 10 BOLD an hour earlier. A second episode was lower still at a dismal 168,000.

On SBS it was The Secret Life of Al Capone (177,000), SBS World News (171,000), Mastermind (89,000) and Zerozerozero (just 64,000).

The Morning Show: 131,000 / 75,000
Today Extra: 108,000 / 68,000
Studio 10: 54,000 / 39,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 25 June 2020

Outside of news and AFL viewers were not drawn to much on offer last night.

Seven’s AFL drew 624,000 viewers across its network and topped the demos. Nine’s NRL managed  301,000 / 25,000.

The Chase was the highest rating entertainment show at 633,000 / 388,000 followed by Home and Away 530,000.

7:30 (525,000), Celebrity Gogglebox USA (373,000), Territory Cops (220,000 / 218,000 in 3 cities), World’s Busiest Stations (207,000) and The Heights (204,000)

Seven network won Thursday with 34.6% then Nine 24.3%, 10 17.2%, ABC 15.3% and SBS 8.7%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.09m / 1.01m for Seven. A Harry Potter movie was 169,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (926,000 / 875,000) was best for Nine. A Current Affair drew 599,000 then Hot Seat 503,000 / 292,000. Serial Killer with Piers Morgan managed 116,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 499,000 / 343,000 for 10. 10 News First was 372,000 / 253,000. Law and Order: SVU returned to just 185,000 / 175,000.

ABC News won its slot with 763,000. Sammy J (339,000), Escape from the City (319,000), The Drum (209,000) and Father Brown (206,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (169,000), Tsunamis: Facing A Global Threat and

NCIS led multichannels at 201,000.

The Morning Show: 140,000 / 88,000
Today Extra: 103,000 / 72,000
Studio 10: 49,000 / 48,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 18 June 2020

AFL is back.

A nail-biting Collingwood v Richmond match cracked the magic million last night at 1.00m viewers across Seven and 7mate. In Melbourne alone there were 668,000 viewers.

Seven cites this as the biggest regular primetime match in a decade. It topped the demos and ensured a huge network share. The game began with a bending of the knee for the Black Lives Matter movement, featured fake crowd noise and cardboard cutout fans, ending in a draw -the first between the clubs since 1917.

By comparison NRL drew 372,000 in 2 cities on Nine. It should be noted another 16,000 watched on 9GEM which Nine still codes separately. Why?

MasterChef Australia was the top entertainment drawcard at 875,000 viewers, down on last Thursday’s 970,000.

7:30 (426,000), Great American Railroad Journeys (231,000) and The Heights (180,000) followed.

Seven network won Thursday with 36.6% then Nine 22.6%, 10 20.3%, ABC 12.3% and SBS 8.1%.

Seven News was #1 at 1.1m / 1.05m for Seven. The Chase drew 641,000 / 404,000 while Home and Away was 405,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News was best for Nine at 980,000 / 907,000. A Current Affair was 698,000 then Hot Seat 570,000 / 354,000.

The Project drew 516,000 / 341,000 for 10. Celebrity Gogglebox USA debuted to 462,000 then 10 News First (382,000 / 289,000) and Law and Order: SVU (176,000).

ABC News won its slot at 722,000 for ABC. Sammy J (342,000), Grand Designs Australia (289,000), The Drum (219,000), and Father Brown (185,000) followed.

On SBS it was Filthy Rich & Homeless (224,000), SBS World News (157,000), Mastermind (97,000) and ZeroZeroZero (69,000).

The Morning Show: 147,000 / 90,000
Today Extra: 100,000 / 49,000
Studio 10: 53,000 / 51,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 11 June 2020

Nine’s annual Gold Telethon, held in Sydney on Monday, raised over $1.64 million for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.

Today Extra’s David Campbell and Belinda Russell hosted a 2 hr telethon this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, joined by various Nine personalities.

Earlier this week Nicola Stokes, CEO at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, said,  “As a nation, we’ve gone through change and uncertainty. But in tough times sick kids don’t give up, and yesterday as a community we’ve shown that we don’t give up on them either.

“Raising over $1.64 million and counting for Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick will give the gift of research breakthroughs, state-of-the-art equipment, plus world-class clinical care – but most of all it gives the gift of hope. That’s worth its weight in gold.”

There is still time to donate to the 2020 Gold Telethon by calling 1800 244 537, texting GOLD to 0427 183 592, or visiting the Gold Telethon website.

The return of The Front Bar helped Seven to a winning share last night, drawing 338,000 viewers which was enough to win its 8:30 timeslot (outside of MasterChef‘s final half hour). That figure includes 7mate’s tiny crowd of Sydney (8,000) and Brisbane (4,000) viewers.

MasterChef Australia was easily the top entertainment drawcard at 970,000 viewers and topping the demos.

It beat 7:30 (556,000), Britain’s Got Talent (485,000) and Thursday Night NRL (324,000 in 2 cities).

Later Law and Order: SVU repeats drew 322,000 / 211,000 then Grand Designs Australia (285,000), The World’s Most Beautiful Railway (255,000)

Seven network won Thursday with 27.3%, then 10 24.8%, Nine 24.7%, ABC 14.8% and SBS 8.4%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.1m / 1.04m for Seven then The Chase (641,000 / 373,000) and Home and Away (637,000). Movie Blended was 95,000 in 2 cities.

The Project drew 572,000 / 389,000 for 10 then 10 News First (405,000 / 278,000).

Nine News (1.04m / 1.02m) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (689,000) and Hot Seat (552,000 / 337,000). RBT was 213,000 in 3 cities. A Mission Impossible movie was 104,000 in 3 cities. On 9GEM NRL drew 44,000 in 3 cities.

ABC News won its slot at 818,000. Sammy J (353,000), The Heights (207,000), The Drum (215,000) and Father Brown (173,000) followed.

On SBS it was SBS World News (170,000), Britain’s Most Historic Towns (166,000) and Mastermind (103,000). ZeroZeroZero was just 65,000.

NCIS led multichannels at 202,000.

The Morning Show: 156,000 / 98,000
Today Extra: 129,000 / 62,000
Studio 10: 46,000 / 36,000 / 35,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 4 June 2020

Nine’s 2020 Gold Telethon for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation will be a 2 hour broadcast this year.

Today Extra’s David Campbell and Belinda Russell will host Nine’s broadcast, with 11-year-old Ollie as the face of the telethon for the third time. Ollie has been a patient at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick since birth with a rare condition requiring lifelong treatment.

Seven recently conducted a shorter Good Friday Appeal in Melbourne.

A star array of Nine’s personalities will join them throughout the telethon, including Today’s Karl Stefanovic, Allison Langdon and Alex Cullen, Weekend Today’s Richard Wilkins, Wide World of Sports’ Erin Molan, as well as newsreader Peter Overton and 2GB host Deb Knight.

The Voice superstar coaches Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian and family favourites The Wiggles will be performing again at this year’s telethon, along with illusionists The Black Ties. Joining this lineup are APRA Award winners The Rubens and Aussie singer-songwriter G Flip.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will also be extending her support.

Now in its 11th year, the Gold Telethon will be appealing to businesses and viewers all over New South Wales, who have shown such wonderful generosity for other recent appeals, to donate what they can for these deserving youngsters.

Since Nine joined forces with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation the telethon has raised more than $42 million.

Throughout this year’s telecast there will be remarkable stories of inspiration and hope, including:

• A three-year-old boy who is the face of the Gold Appeal and the youngest child in Australia to be fitted with a halo-gravity device to correct his curvature of the spine.
• A brave seven-year-old boy with a rare brain disease.
• The resilient young girl now aged twelve who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour at 15 months but beat her cancer just months ago.
• And the courageous twin girls battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia who aren’t about to let life’s challenges get them down.

It’s inspirational kids like these who show us why both the hospital and its patients need our ongoing support in order to receive the world-class care Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick is renowned for.

Being the International Year of the Nurse, this is also an opportunity to thank our nurses and healthcare heroes on the frontline caring for our kids every day.

Viewers can donate on the day by calling 1800 244 537, texting GOLD to 0427 183 592, or visiting the Gold Telethon website.

Monday, June 8, starting at 3.00pm on Nine (Sydney).

NRL fans were divided on social media last night over the use of crowd cheers injected into an empty stadium.

But the return of League proved a drawcard for Nine, if split across primary and multichannels.

OzTAM noted 535,000 on primary channels in Sydney & Brisbane, but there were another 84,000 watching on 9GEM, helping Nine to a winning network share for the night.

MasterChef Australia easily topped entertainment and the demos at 960,000, outranking 7:30 (572,000), RBT (239,000 in 3 cities), The World’s Most Beautiful Railway (257,000) and The Heights (198,000).

Later Grand Designs Australia was 328,000 then Law & Order: SVU (324,000 / 245,000), Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (284,000), Seven movie: Crazy Stupid Love (202,000) and How the Victorians Built Britain (197,000).

Nine network won Thursday with 30.3% then Seven 23.6, 10 22.1%, ABC 15.2% and SBS 8.8%.

Nine News (1.06m / 1.01m) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (735,000) and Hot Seat (570,000 / 332,000). Movie: Jason Bourne was 191,000 in 3 cities.

Seven News was #1 with 1.1m / 1.03m for Seven then The Chase (615,000 / 385,000) and an extended Home & Away (524,000).

The Project drew 559,000 / 366,000 for 10 then 10 News First (392,000 / 242,000).

ABC News (801,000),  Sammy J (418,000), The Drum (250,000) also comprised

On SBS it was SBS World News (193,000), Mastermind (120,000) and Zerozerozero just 63,000.

Bluey topped multichannels at 153,000

The Morning Show: 143,000 / 90,000
Today Extra: 104,000 / 58,000
Studio 10: 56,000 / 46,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 28 May 2020

If it’s Thursday it’s gotta be MasterChef Australia, once again topping the entertainment stakes at 985,000, and the demos to boot.

That easily bettered 7:30 (539,000), RBT (464,000), The World’s Most Beautiful Railway (285,000) and The Heights (214,000).

Later Grand Designs Australia drew 349,000 then Seven movie: The Proposal (314,000),  a replay of Law & Order: SVU (298,0000 and Nine movie: The Bourne Legacy (279,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 26.5% then Nine 25.8%,  10 23.4%, ABC 15.0% and SBS 9.3%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.19m / 1.11m for Seven then The Chase (658,000 / 414,000) and an extended Home and Away (586,000).

Nine News (1.06m / 1.02m) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (752,000) and Hot Seat (567,000 / 341,000).

The Project drew 604,000 / 398,000 for 10. 10 News First was 451,000 / 329,000.

ABC News won its slot at 771,000. Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (235,000), The Drum (219,000) and Father Brown (125,000) followed.

On SBS it was How The Victorians Built Britain (220,000), SBS World News (210,000), Mastermind (111,000) and Zerozerozero (88,000).

NCIS on 10 BOLD topped multichannels at 167,000.

The Morning Show: 168,000 / 94,000
Today Extra: 124,000 / 71,000
Studio 10: 51,000 / 45,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 21 May 2020

MasterChef Australia scored a big 957,000 and topped the demos on what was otherwise a quiet Thursday. But the network was unable to keep the crowd thereafter.

That was well in front of 7:30 (588,000), RBT (456,000), The World’s Most Beautiful Railway (294,000) and The Heights (230,000).

Later Seven’s movie The Intern drew 371,000 then Grand Designs Australia (347,000) and movie: The Bourne Supremacy (345,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 27.6% then Nine 25.9%, 10 21.3%, ABC 15.3% and SBS 9.8%.

Seven News (1.18m / 1.12m) was #1 for Seven then a noiseless Chase (689,000 / 423,000) and an extended Home & Away (598,000).

Nine News was best for Nine at 1.06m / 988,000 then ACA (706,000) and Hot Seat (566,000 / 333,000).

The Project drew 603,000 / 387,000 for 10. 10 News First was 469,000 / 307,000. Law and Order: SVU replays drew 268,000 / 175,000.

ABC News won its slot with 845,000. Sammy J (399,000), The Drum (242,000), Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (238,000) also comprised ABC’s night. The Cult of the Family was just 114,000.

On SBS it was Building Britain’s Canals (203,000), How the Victorians Built Britain (240,000), SBS World News (200,000) and Mastermind (114,000).

NCIS led multichannels with 180,000.

The Morning Show: 177,000 / 92,000
Today Extra: 124,000 / 59,000
Studio 10: 57,000 / 53,000 / 36,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 7 May 2020

10 had a number of wins last night but still wasn’t able to budge out of third place, with Seven claiming the night, while Nine gathered no steam after 7:30pm.

MasterChef Australia 1.02m and topped the demos.

That was well in front of 7:30 (716,000), House Rules (532,000), Foreign Correspondent (489,000), Great Canadian Railway Journeys (329,000) and Hamish & Andy’s “Perfect” Holiday (321,000).

Later How to Stay Married returned with 441,000 then Catalyst (391,000) First Dates (323,000).

Seven network won Tuesday with 27.3% then Nine 23.3%, 10 22.8%, ABC 17.1%, SBS 9.5%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.24m / 1.18m for Seven then The Chase (686,000 / 406,000), Home and Away (668,000).

Nine News 1.12m / 1.06m was best for Nine then A Current Affair (713,000) and Hot Seat (594,000 / 326,000). Movie: What Happens In Vegas was just 198,000.

The Project drew 631,000 / 405,000 for 10. 10 News First was 453,000 / 314,000 plus NCIS,(209,000) and NCIS: LA (162,000).

ABC News won its slot with 861,000. The Drum (271,000) and The Leunig Fragments (240,000) also ranked for ABC.

On SBS it was SBS World News (216,000), Insight (207,000), Dateline (143,000) and Mastermind (141,000). The Feed was 66,000.

NCIS led multichannels with 199,000.

Sunrise: 299,000
Today Extra: 228,000
News Breakfast: 149,000 / 59,000

OzTAM Overnights: Tuesday 5 May 2020

10 may have won primary channel share with a MasterChef and Gogglebox combo but the network was only pipped in primetime share because it lacks a third multichannel.

MasterChef Australia won its slot at 1.02m and led the demos. Next were 7:30 (596,000) and RBT (467,000) and World’s Most Beautiful Railway (313,000).

Gogglebox season finale easily won later at 851,000, well in front of a movie replay of The Devil Wears Prada (331,000), Grand Designs Australia (323,000) and movie: The Bourne Identity (308,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 25.7% then 10 25.6%, Nine 24.4%, ABC 15.0% and SBS 9.3%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.23m / 1.17m for Seven then The Chase (690,000 / 417,000) and a triple episode playout of Home and Away (562,000 from 7pm).

The Project did well at 679,000 / 438,000 for 10. 10 News First (463,000 / 320,000) and a replay of The Secrets She Keeps (151,000).

Nine News was best for Nine at 1.08m/ 1.00m then A Current Affair (673,000) and Hot Seat (603,000 / 332,000).

ABC News won its slot at 840,000. Sammy J drew 417,000, The Heights (282,000), The Drum (263,000), Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (244,000) and The Cult Of The Family (128,000).

On SBS it was SBS World News (199,000), Building Britain’s Canals (193,000) and Mastermind (129,000).

NCIS topped multichannels at 182,000.

The Morning Show: 200,000 / 120,000
Today Extra: 120,000 / 62,000
Studio 10: 55,000 / 47,000 / 28,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 30 April 2020

The Voice Coaches Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian, Today Extra‘s David Campbell and Melbourne radio host Christian O’Connell will host Music From The Home Front tomorrow on Nine.

Delta and Guy will both present and perform from their respective homes,, David Campbell will be hosting from the Nine Sydney studios and Gold Network host Christian O’Connell will present from his house.

The lockdown concert is being broadcast to thank frontline workers during the Covid-19 crisis.

In addition to the stellar line-up of artists already announced, it was revealed this morning that global sensation Tones And I will perform. She joins Andrew Farriss (INXS), Archie Roach, Bliss N Eso, Diesel, Emma Donovan, Guy Sebastian, Jack River, John Schumann & the Vagabond Crew, Jon Stevens, Lee Kernaghan, Lime Cordiale, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Vince Harder to perform from their own homes in a televised concert dedicated to the frontline workers against the Covid-19 pandemic.

It was announced yesterday Amy & George Sheppard, Dean Lewis, DMA’s, James Morrison, James Reyne, Jess Hitchcock, Mahalia Barnes, Mark Seymour, Shane Howard, Tim Minchin and William Barton will also perform. This is in addition to Ben Lee, Birds Of Tokyo with West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Courtney Barnett, Delta Goodrem, G Flip, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, The Rubens, The Wiggles, Vance Joy and Vika & Linda Bull.

There are also set to be some surprises revealed tomorrow.

Set up by Michael Gudinski with some help from iconic Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes, Music From The Home Front is a big thank you to the essential workers, and is especially poignant on what is a sacred day for Australians. For those who have fought under our flags and those who serve on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19, we salute you on this very different Anzac Day.

Music From The Home Front will screen this Saturday, April 25 from 7.30pm on Nine .

A very late screening of Gogglebox rankled some viewers last night but the combo with MasterChef / Masterclass helped 10 to win the night.

MasterChef Australia was the night’s top entertainment at 1.03m viewers and topped the demos, well in front of 7:30 (655,000), RBT (534,000), Secrets of the Tower of London (309,000), Billy Connolly: Great American Trail (270,000) and The Heights (269,000).

Later the first MasterChef Masterclass led with 802,000 easily trumping Grand Designs Australia (406,000), movie: Contagion (310,000), movie: Spectre (309,000) and Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (214,000).

The 100th episode of Gogglebox didn’t finish until 10:45pm but drew an impressive 601,000 -down on last week’s bumper 874,000.

10 network won Thursday with 27.1% then Nine 26.0%, Seven 23.8%, ABC 15.2% and SBS 7.9%.

The Project was 636,000 / 459,000 for 10. 10 News First drew 513,000 / 338,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 1.17m / 1.05m. A Current Affair pulled 798,000 and Hot Seat was 599,000 / 351,000.

Seven News was #1 at 1.28m / 1.2m. The Chase (690,000 / 419,000) and Home and Away (661,000) followed.

ABC News (914,000) led its slot for ABC. Sammy J (429,000), The Drum (261,000) and The Cult of the Family (90,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was SBS World News (215,000) and Mastermind (119,000). The Handmaid’s Tale was 79,000.

NCIS led multichannels at 218,000.

The Morning Show: 182,000 / 101,000
Today Extra:  124,000 / 73,000
Studio 10: 57,000 / 53,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 23 April 2020

News continues to lead primetime ratings but then viewers were again in the mood for some self-isolating TV with Goggleboxers while Pooch Perfect slipped behind SBS.

Seven News was #1 at 1.32m / 1.2m ahead of  Nine News on 1.16m / 1,14m.

ABC News won its slot at 912,000 then A Current Affair (851,000) and The Latest (737,000 /490,000).

Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard on 787,000 well ahead of Revelation (415,000) and Nine News special (368,000).

Earlier 7:30 won its slot on 703,000 defeating RBT (599,000), Ambulance Australia (493,000), Secrets Of The Tower Of London (358,000) Pooch Perfect (299,000) and The Heights (291,000).

Nine network won Thursday with 27.9% then Seven 23.4%, 10 21.3%, ABC 18.5% and SBS 8.9%.

Hot Seat was 610,000 / 376,000 for Nine. Australian Crime Stories pulled 220,000.

The Chase drew 706,000 / 451,000 for Seven. A later Seven News special was 269,000.

The Project was 584,000 / 437,000 for 10. 10 News First (553,000 / 353,000) and a Hughesy replay was 247,000.

The Drum was 259,000 on ABC.

On SBS it was  SBS World News (173,000), Secrets Of Britain (260,000) and Mastermind (114,000). 24 Hours In Emergency was 71,000.

Bluey led multichannels at 356,000.

The Morning Show: 225,000 / 127,000
Today Extra: 169,000 / 102,000
Studio 10: 78,000 / 65,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 2 April 2020

News continues to dominate viewing, but then viewers wanted light relief.

Seven News was #1 with 1.25m / 1.18m ahead of Nine News 1.14m / 1.13m.

ABC News (937,000) outranked A Current Affair (786,000) and The Latest (636,000).

Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard and topped the demos at 736,000, eclipsing a Nine News special (599,000).

Earlier 7:30 led its slot at 789,000 ahead of Ambulance Australia (646,000) and RBT (545,000).

Nine network won Thursday with 27.1% then Seven 23.4%, 10 21.8%, ABC 18.5% and SBS 9.2%.

Hot Seat was 536,000 / 339,000 for Nine, and Psychopath with Piers Morgan was 306,000.

The Chase drew 626,000 / 399,000 for Seven then Pooch Perfect (359,000).

The Project  was 636,000 / 399,000 for 10 then 10 News First 527,000 / 315,000. A Hughesy repeat pulled 269,000.

Sammy J (443,000), Grand Designs Australia  (343,000), The Heights (253,000), The Drum (250,000) and RBG (169,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was The Kennedys (237,000), Secrets of Britain (203,000), and SBS World News (189,000). Mastermind drew 99,000 and 24 Hours in Emergency was too real at 79,000.

NCIS topped multichannels with 202,000.

The Morning Show: 234,000 / 150,000
Today Extra: 158,000 / 96,000
Studio 10: 73,000 / 63,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 26 March 2020

Nine’s Today show has switched studios amid the current coronavirus changes.

The show has moved to the smaller studio used by Today Extra.

“You might notice it’s a new look here. The show will look a little bit different as we adjust to this normal, so David and Belinda have lent us their studio for the time being,” Allison Langdon told viewers.

Nine confirmed this is part of wider efforts to reduce the flow of traffic throughout the Nine newsrooms.

News presenter Tracey Vo has also returned to Perth and self-isolating as part of WA lockdown.

“Tracey is also off the desk for a while … She’s staying at home in Perth to look after her parents during this crisis. We send her and her family our very best,” said Langdon.

Vo told Today she made the hard decision because her 64-year-old father has a rare autoimmune disease called Morvan’s syndrome.

Last night Australia had its first real taste of watching favourite sporting events with empty stadiums as both AFL and NRL were broadcast on Seven and Nine, respectively.

It was an odd experience, relying on the distant shouts of AFL players for atmosphere, and Seven cleverly including social media vision of fans to give some context. NRL matches also benefited from their microphones on referees.

Thursday Night AFL drew 798,000 viewers which was up 8% on 2019 season opener. Thursday Night NRL was 307,000.

Self-isolating Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 604,000 for 10.

Seven News was #1 for the night at 1.1m / 944,000 defeating Nine News 994,000 / 968,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 32.9% then Nine 24.1%, 10 19.0%, ABC 15.9% and SBS 8.1%.

The Chase drew 532,000 / 359,000 for Seven then Home and Away (358,000 in 3 cities), Pooch Perfect was 218,000 / 47,000on two channels.

A Current Affair was 549,000 in cities for Nine followed by Hot Seat 500,000 / 449,000. RBT (204,000 in 3 cities) and a Nine News Special (255,000).

Ambulance Australia drew 463,000 for 10 then The Project (483,000 / 355,000), 10 News First (449,000 / 258,000) and a Hughesy repeat (220,000).

ABC News won its slot on 852,000 for ABC followed by 7:30 (708,000), Sammy J (366,000), Grand Designs Australia (299,000),  The Heights (270,000), The Drum (217,000) and Would I Lie To You? (211,000).

On SBS it was Secrets Of Britain (191,000), SBS World News  (145,000), The Kennedys: A Fatal Ambition (181,000), 24 Hours In Emergency (75,000) and Mastermind (62,000).

Bluey again led multichannels on 381,000.

The Morning Show: 145,000 / 105,000
Today Extra: 132,000 / 86,000
Studio 10: 53,000 / 48,000 / 38,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 19 March 2020

Amended.

Rebecca Maddern has been cleared of a coronavirus test and is returning to Australian Ninja Warrior.

She self-isolated as a precaution following a positive test by Today co-star Richard Wilkins, missing two heats with Shane Crawford alongside Ben Fordham.

“I’m negative and that means I’m back to work and back on the set of Ninja Warrior, that I can’t wait for,” she said.

“I hope he had a really good time but sorry Shane I’m back.

“I’m really thankful for him and I’m sure he would have done a terrific job. By all reports he smashed it out of the park.”

Nine has confirmed Season 4 will continue filming at Melbourne Showgrounds.

“We are going with the safety recommendations and the guidelines,” she continued.

“We have no audience. We have the competitors and we have close family and friends.

“We are keeping distance. We are extremely hygienic. Everyone is doing everything they possibly can.”

She added, “We are waiting for updates. As soon as something changes, we will comply. At this stage we are allowed to film and we are going ahead with all the necessary precautions in place.”

More television productions are adjusting as a result of precautions around COVID-19.

• Nine’s Rebecca Maddern is in self-isolation due to co-hosting Today with Richard Wilkins. She was due to film Australian Ninja Warrior yesterday. Shane Crawford has stepped in to co-host with Ben Fordham. Nine is hopeful she will return to production soon, but it isn’t clear if this would be in time for the two Grand Final episodes, originally scheduled for March 28 and 30.

• Jonathan LaPaglia will miss hosting the Australian Survivor: Reunion to be filmed this Thursday in Sydney. LaPaglia has missed the 14 day cut-off. A 10 spokesperson told TV Tonight, “Endemol Shine Australia is following Government directives as they are issued in preparation for the filming of Australian Survivor: All Stars Finale. The welfare of everyone involved in our shows is our number one priority so the filming will not have a live audience and host Jonathan LaPaglia will stay in the USA rather than travel to Australia. He will still be a part of the Finale via a satellite link from LA. Survivor superfan Osher Günsberg will step in as guest MC at the All Stars Finale.”

• Australia’s Got Talent has been delayed. The production is facing no audience and no international acts that were due to participate. A Seven spokesperson told TV Tonight, “Production for Australia’s Got Talent has been postponed due to the current restrictions around large gatherings of people and international travel in relation to COVID-19. At this stage no new date can be provided but Seven and Fremantle will continue to work together to develop an alternate schedule when circumstances permit.”

• Filming of The Voice has been delayed but still has time up its sleeve. The Age reports Guy Sebastian, Kelly Rowland and co-host Renee Bargh are all overseas, which would entail a 14 day isolation. While Blind Auditions and Battle Rounds have been filmed, shooting was due to recommence on March 26. “The filming of The Voice has been temporarily postponed in the wake of the coronavirus and new government protocols,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “The show is still currently on track to begin airing in its originally planned timeframe, which will be announced in the coming months.”

• Netflix drama Clickbait was suspended in Melbourne yesterday. The miniseries from NBCUniversal International Studios and Tony Ayres Productions includes an Australian and international cast, and may be impacted by the new 14 day self-isolation rule.

• Big Brother housemates have been told of the Coronavirus pandemic. An Endemol Shine spokesperson told Seven News, “Endemol Shine Australia takes the health and safety of our crew and contestants extremely seriously. We are working in line with current guidelines and production on Big Brother is continuing. Housemates have been brought across the current situation and we are in constant contact with the families to keep all involved up to date.”

• But in some positive news all of Seven’s participants for SAS: Who Dares Wins were in New Zealand before a mandatory 14 day isolation order by PM Jacinda Ardern. While they will only face the same when they return home, the production is unaffected and set to screen later this year.

Nine Entertainment Editor has been diagnosed with COVID-19, but is not displaying any symptoms.

“Richard Wilkins has tested positive to COVID-19. Richard is not showing any symptoms of the virus and has been self-isolating, on his own at home, since Thursday last week. Since he is still without symptoms the authorities advise that he has not knowingly put others at risk, although anyone he has been in contact with prior to Thursday afternoon has been notified and will be tested if they show any symptoms of the virus,” a Nine statement said.

“Of the others at Nine who have been tested, four people, including David Campbell and Belinda Russell have tested ‘not detected’ and another is still awaiting the results.

“Our primary focus is for the well-being of our people and ensuring we continue to provide the Australian community with timely, measured information regarding the most up to date information we have from authorities. We want to assure everyone that Richard is feeling well and still without symptoms.”

Wilkins, 65, met Rita Wilson backstage at the Sydney Opera House briefly last weekend, and obliged for a quick selfie, but maintains that the interaction was brief. They also met again at Nine’s Willoughby studios last Monday.

Christian Wilkins, competing on Dancing with the Stars, was not aware of his father’s diagnosis  until after the episode wrapped.

Although he does not believe he has been exposed, he has self-isolated and will be tested first thing on Monday morning.

A Network 10 spokesperson said: “A number of precautions had already been put in place for Sunday’s show to minimise any potential exposure or spread of the virus including promoting good hygiene practices backstage and in-studio, and filming without a studio audience.  

“All Dancing With The Stars cast and crew have been asked to self-monitor for symptoms relating to COVID-19 while we await the results of Christian’s test. Warner Bros. and Network 10 will provide all cast and crew the appropriate accommodation and support during this time.”

Meanwhile Today‘s weather man Tim Davies is returning from overseas and has said he will self-isolate as directed by new govt. requirements.

This post updates.

We need a little cheering up….

This week Today Extra chatted with Helena Bailey, known as “Miss Helena” on Seven’s Romper Room.

Click here to watch video.

“Miss Helena” was one of several hosts on the kids’ show which actually ran on Seven from 1963 – 1988.

Others included Miss Susan (Susan Jamieson), Miss Patricia (Patricia Godfrey-Cash), Miss Colleen, Miss Nancy, and Miss Megan (Megan Sjoquist).

There were also several local editions on NBN Newcastle, SAS-10 Adelaide, and ATV-0 Melbourne.

David Campbell is feeling fine and chilling out with Netflix as he self-isolates as part of precautionary measures, following an interview this week with Rita Wilson.

He has also taken to social media to advise he feels great and is showing no symptoms (Wilson was actually ‘elbow bumping’ during her visit to Willoughby anyway).

Today Extra co-presenter Belinda Russell is yet to tweet an update.

Meanwhile Tom Hanks has also issued a calming note via Twitter as he is isolated on the Gold Coast.

News dominated viewing last night as information around the coronavirus gripped the country.

Seven News (909,000 / 879,000) topped the night eclipsing Nine News (791,000 / 784,000).

When PM Scott Morrison gave an Address to the Nation, ABC News was leading at 712,000 over Home and Away (550,000) and A Current Affair (525,000 in 4 cities).

Gogglebox at 8:30pm was the top entertainment show at 611,000, and led the demos. That was well in front of Grand Designs Australia (267,000).

Earlier 7:30 won its slot at 550,000 defeating Ambulance Australia (480,000), Thursday Night NRL (391,000 in 2 cities) and Pooch Perfect (388,000).

Nine network won Thursday with 26.7% then Seven 25.5%, 10 21.7%, ABC 17.7% and SBS 8.5%.

Hot Seat was 414,000 / 276,000 for Nine. RBT was 194,000 in 3 cities.

The Chase was 460,000 / 295,000 for Seven. Modern Family was 250,000 / 182,000 / 165,000.

The Project drew 431,000 / 304,000 for 10. 10 News First was 415,000 / 280,000 and a repeat of Hughesy at 246,000.

On ABC it was Would I Lie To You? (230,000) The Drum (207,000) and The Heights (190,000) -which will likely struggle to stay in its 8pm slot.

Secrets Of Britain (196,000), Britain’s Most Historic Towns (180,000), SBS World News (125,000) and The Little Drummer Girl (99,000).

Bluey topped multichannels at 157,000.

The Morning Show: 135,000 / 87,000
Today Extra: 98,000 / 79,000
Studio 10: 47,000 / 46,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 12 March 2020

Nine has confirmed those who came into contact with Rita Wilson at Willoughby studios for a “prolonged period” on Today Extra on Monday are self isolating for 14 days.

There are concerns around make-up facilities used, and suggestions David Campbell has self-quarantined.

A Nine spokesperson said, “Nine today has taken action in line with our crisis response plan around a visit to our studio by Ms Rita Wilson on Monday this week,  for an appearance on Today Extra with David Campbell and Belinda Russell.

“Our actions are in line with the guidelines set out by the Government and Health Authorities.  Those who were in prolonged contact with Ms Wilson have been tested and are self-isolating for 14 days.

“Our premises is currently being thoroughly cleaned in all areas she visited and we are encouraging our employees to monitor their health and practise good hygiene.

“Tracy Grimshaw is not hosting ACA tonight as a precautionary measure since she had minor surgery last week.  Karl Stefanovic will host in her place.  Arrangements for hosts for Today Extra are still being confirmed.”

This post updates.

Tom Hanks has told his followers on Instagram he and wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus.

Hanks is reportedly in a hospital on the Gold Coast where he has been filming Baz Lurhmann’s new Elvis movie.

“Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive,” he wrote.

“Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?

“We’ll keep the world posted and updated.

“Take care of yourselves!
Hanx!”

A Warner Bros. statement says “We have been made aware that a company member from our Elvis feature film, which is currently in pre-production in the Gold Coast, Australia, has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).

“We are working closely with the appropriate Australian health agencies to identify and contact anyone who may have come in direct contact with the individual. The health and safety of our company members is always our top priority, and we are taking precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world.

“The individual who tested positive for COVID-19 is currently receiving treatment.”

Rita Wilson also visited Nine’s Sydney studios on Monday to appear on Today Extra.

If you were channel surfing yesterday morning you may have spotted ventriloquist David Strassman and Ted. E. Bear on Studio 10 …and David Strassman and Ted. E. Bear on Today Extra at the same time.

Turns out he was Live on 10 and pre-recorded on Nine.

As one publicist often says to me… the magic of television.

Outside of News and Gogglebox, viewing numbers were fairly uneventful last night.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard at 645,000 viewers, and also topped the demos. Nothing else in its timeslot came close.

Earlier 7:30 won its slot at 539,000 then Ambulance Australia (507,000), Pooch Perfect (441,000) and RBT (437,000) -each up on last week except for Seven’s Rebel Wilson contest. SBS event Volcano Live With Nik Wallenda flunked at a dreadful 67,000 across 90 minutes.

Nine network won Thursday with 28.6% then Seven 26.4%, 10 21.7%, ABC 16.3% and SBS 6.9%.

Nine News was best for Nine at 845,000 / 823,000. A Current Affair (640,000) and Hot Seat (469,000 / 290,000). Movie: Fast & Furious 8: The Fate of the Furious was 215,000.

Seven News was #1 at 916,000 for Seven then Home and Away (561,000), The Chase (509,000 / 329,000). Three Modern Family episodes drew 212,000 / 177,000 / 170,000.

The Project was 393,000 /237,000 for 10. 10 News First was 368,000 / 197,000. A repeat of Hughesy, We Have A Problem was 192,000.

ABC News won its slot with 687,000. Sammy J (297,000), QI (228,000), Would I Lie to You? (212,000), Doctor Who (210,000), and The Drum (180,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was  SBS World News (127,000) and Mastermind (67,000).The Little Drummer Girl was just 47,000.

Bluey topped multichannels at 193,000

The Morning Show: 143,000 / 84,000
Today Extra: 109,000 / 71,000
Studio 10:

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 5 March 2020

Seven snared a win on Thursday as it debuted its new dog-friendly reality show, hosted by Rebel Wilson. That’s good news for a network which is pretty much under siege….

Pooch Perfect also won its 7:30 slot with 624,000 ahead of 7:30 (528,000), Ambulance Australia (412,000) and RBT (411,000). Doctor Who was 221,000 from 8pm.

By 8:30 the return of Gogglebox was a winner with 685,000  -the top entertainment show and topping the night’s demos- well in front of Nine movie The Equalizer (254,000), Modern Family (242,000 / 181,000 / 144,000) and Secrets Of Britain (207,000).

Seven Network won Thursday with 28.2% then Nine 26.7%, 10 21.5%, ABC 15.3% and SBS 8.3%.

Seven News was #1 with 852,000 / 831,000. Home and Away drew 635,000 and  The Chase drew 496,000 / 316,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 756,000 / 750,000 then A Current Affair (591,000). Hot Seat pulled 394,000 / 249,000.

The Project was 371,000 / 240,000 for 10 then 10 News First (328,000 / 191,000). A replay of Hughesy drew 247,000.

ABC News won its slot with 683,000. QI (233,000) Would I Lie to You? (205,000) and The Drum (178,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Britain’s Most Historic Towns  (206,000), SBS World News (113,000) and The Little Drummer Girl (81,000).

NCIS once again topped multichannels at 165,000.

The Morning Show: 114,000 / 86,000
Today Extra: 95,000 / 64,000
Studio 10: 48,000 / 44,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 27 February 2020.

Seven has nabbed another Thursday ratings win, without MKR having to compete against two other big reality shows.

It was Seven News that was #1 with 864,000 / 843,000, in front of Nine News on 756,000 / 739,000.

My Kitchen Rules led with 501,000, defeating 7:30 (486,000), Ambulance Australia (463,000 and winning younger demos) and RBT (428,000).

Later Nine movie London Has Fallen was 304,000, in front of Law and Order: SVU (289,000),  Secrets of Britain (297,000), Modern Family (236,000 / 186,000 from 9pm) and Doctor Who (226,000 from 8pm)

While Sunrise made it into the Top 10 at 275,000 the Today show hit another survey low of just 171,000 -a tie with ABC’s News Breakfast.

Seven network won Thursday with 28.5% then Nine 25.9%, 10 19.8%, ABC 15.7% and SBS 10.1%.

Home and Away was 563,000 for Seven and The Chase drew 457,000 / 295,000.

Also on Nine were A Current Affair (606,000) and Hot Seat (375,000 /244,000).

The Project was 396,000 / 251,0p00 for 10 then 10 News First 310,000 / 194,000, and a second SVU pulled 239,000.

ABC News won its slot with 656,000 for ABC. Sammy J and QI (both 257,000),  Would I Lie To You? (228,000) and The Drum (163,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

Also on SBS were Britain’s Most Historic Towns (224,000), SBS World News (115,000) and The Little Drummer Girl (98,000).

NCIS again led multichannels on 173,000.

The Morning Show: 146,000 / 89,000
Today Extra: 86,000 / 69,000
Studio 10: 56,000 / 51,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 20 February 2020

Amended.

Thursday offered some good news for Seven with My Kitchen Rules managing to win its timeslot.

As the only Reality show in its slot, the show drew 517,000 viewers. While that equalled its best audience so far, it’s not a particularly strong number for the timeslot.

But at least it was ahead of 7:30 (504,000), Ambulance Australia (485,000) and RBT (442,000). However it was Ambulance Australia that led demos in the slot.

Meanwhile the numbers left watching after 8:30pm were pretty dreadful. Law & Order: SVU (286,000 / 243,000), Would I Lie to You? (265,000 from 9pm), Modern Family (255,000 / 185,000 from 9pm) and Nine movie: Transformers: The Last Knight (231,000).

Seven network has its first nightly win of the 2020 ratings year with 29.3% then Nine 26.3%, 10 20.0%, ABC 16.2% and SBS 8.2%.

Seven News was #1 at 929,000 / 920,000. Home and Away was 587,000 then The Chase (507,000 / 295,000).

Nine News was 798,000 / 796,000 for Nine then A Current Affair (630,000). Hot Seat pulled 418,000 / 245,000.

The Project drew 433,000 / 274,000 for 10. 10 News First was 372,000 / 206,000.

ABC News won its slot with 681,000. Elsewhere it was QI (264,000), Doctor Who (212,000) and The Drum (166,000).

On SBS Britain’s Most Historic Towns  was best at 214,000 then SBS World News (123,000) and The Little Drummer Girl (103,000).

NCIS topped multichannels at 153,000.

The Morning Show: 144,000 / 87,000
Today Extra: 115,000 / 78,000
Studio 10: 43,000 / 41,000 / 38,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 13 February 2020

Tomorrow marks the last official day of 2019 survey, although a quick look at ratings this week indicates viewers and programming are already shifting to summer mode.

At 532,000 viewers, Nine’s Seven Worlds One Planet was the only entertainment show above the 500,000 mark last night.

It defeated 7:30 (485,000), Better Homes & Gardens (411,000 from 7pm), Jamie’s Ultimate Veg  (205,000) and The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (189,000).

Elton John Uncensored led thereafter at 461,000 ahead of Grand Designs Australia (379,000 from 8pm), The Front Bar (367,000), The Secrets Of Coca Cola (247,000) and Trial by Kyle which was last at only 140,000.

Nine network won Thursday with 31.3% then Seven 29.0%, ABC 16.3%, 10 14.2% and SBS 9.2%.

Seven News was #1 with 825,000 / 801,000 for Seven. The Chase drew 428,000 / 260,000. Beyond the Boundary was 185,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 726,000 / 702,000 followed by A Current Affair (605,000), Hot Seat drew 408,000 / 254,000. A Brit Icons: Elton John repeat was 263,000.

ABC News (581,000), Shetland (240,000), The Drum (167,000) and Killing Eve (64,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

The Project pulled 376,000 / 221,000 for 10 then 10 News First (285,000), Celebrity Name Game (152,000) and Law & Order: SVU (107,000).

On SBS it was SBS World News (118,000) and On Becoming A God In Central Florida (95,000).

NCIS on 10 BOLD led multichannels at 157,000.

The Morning Show: 106,000 / 58,000
Today Extra: 104,000 / 73,000
Studio 10: 45,000 / 44,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 28 November 2019.

Sonia Kruger will join the judging panel of Australia’s Got Talent, Seven has confirmed.

CEO James Warburton confirmed Kruger’s role to the Sunday Telegraph -their first official confirmation she is joining the network. Her name has been rumoured in numerous media stories since news broke of her network switch.

She will also host Mega Mini Golf (working title) to be filmed on the Holey Moley set in the US. Sources previously tipped the show would fall into line with the same title for Australia, once some legalities had been sorted locally.

But Kruger is not expected to host Big Brother, although Warburton has kept Seven’s options open.

“Everyone just assumed that’s what Sonia would be doing and she’d love to do it but we just need to work through that,” he said.

She will also be part of the Tokyo Olympics coverage for Seven.

MKR chef Manu Feildel is not expected to return to AGT.

Nine is yet to confirm its replacement hosts for Today Extra and The Voice following Kruger’s sentimental departure.

The Seven Network today announced that Sonia Kruger is returning to the network in 2020. Sonia’s considerable experience with live television audiences will be on display as a judge on the ultimate talent showdown, Australia’s Got Talent: The Champions, and as host of the international family blockbuster, Mega Mini Golf. Sonia will also be part of Seven’s broadcast team for Tokyo 2020, projected to be the biggest broadcast and digital event in Australian history.

Commenting on the announcement, Seven West Media Managing Director and ChiefExecutive Officer James Warburton, said: “Sonia is without a doubt a superstar and one of the best television talents in Australia. I speak on behalf of the entire Seven team when I say that Sonia was the one that got away. To say we’re thrilled to be welcoming her home as a judge for AGT: The Champions, as host of Mega Mini Golf, and as a member of our team for Tokyo 2020, is an understatement.”

Sonia previously featured on Seven, as co-host of Dancing with the Stars and as Entertainment Reporter for Sunrise and Today Tonight.

She said: “I’m beyond excited to be returning to the network where I first discovered my love of live television and family entertainment. With the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo and a slate of brand new prime time shows Seven is the place to be. I feel privileged to be joining James and the team for what’s going to be an exhilarating ride.”

Australia’s Got Talent: The Champions, Mega Mini Golf, and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, all featuring Sonia Kruger, will air on the Seven Network in 2020.

Photo: Instagram

Is it summer yet? It sure felt like it yesterday, in more ways than one…

Thursdays are known for being quiet but no entertainment show could crack 600,000 viewers last night.

Seven Worlds, One Planet was the top non-news title at 595,000, just ahead of an extended Home and Away on 551,000 (from 7pm).

7:30 (526,000), Jamie Oliver: The Naked Chef Bares All (442,000) and Border Patrol (362,000) all followed across the slot.

Earlier Seven’s Cricket coverage of Aus v Pakistan drew up to 474,000 viewers.

Nine led in primary channel share but Seven network won Thursday with 30.3% then Nine 29.4%, 10 17.1%, ABC 15.8% and SBS 7.4%.

Seven News was #1 with 877,000 / 871,000 for Seven.  The Front Bar Cricket Edition was 391,000 and Inside the G ranked 241,000.

Nine News drew 828,000 / 797,000 for Nine then A Current Affair (635,000). Hot Seat was 474,000 / 294,000. Movie London has Fallen was again split into 2 by the network but with a single figure of 280,000.

The Project was 360,000 / 224,000 for 10 then 10 News First (372,000). Trial by Kyle (229,000), Celebrity Name Game (168,000) and  Law & Order: SVU (141,000) followed.

ABC News (609,000), Grand Designs Australia (393,000), Shetland (230,000) and The Drum (164,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (150,000), SBS World News (120,000) On Becoming A God In Central Florida (115,000).

Hawaii Five-0 led multichannels at 163,000 on 10 BOLD.

Today Extra: 122,000 / 74,000
Studio 10: 47,000 / 44,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 21 November 2019

It’s not often someone jumping ship for another network gets an on air farewell, which is doubtless an indication of much Sonia Kruger is loved at Nine.

Today Extra crew gathered for a farewell  in her last show this morning. There was a balloon drop, champagne, a cake and David Campbell in tears.

“We’ve danced, scared each other, laughed, we’ve cried…. we’ve had hot shit Fridays, we’ve goofed off, hopefully we’ve entertained people who have viewed it at home…” Campbell said.

“Everyone here is going to miss you so much. It’s really hard….”

As the tears flows, Sonia replied, “These people have been incredible to work with. I want to say thank you to all of the people behind the camera. They work so hard. The hair and make-up people, the camera operators, the floor managers…. you guys really make this show. We make this show for our audience, and you’re the people we love, who are at the heart of everything that we do.

“If only I could work out which camera I’m on,” she joked.

“It’s been an absolute joy.”

Earlier The Today Show also got sentimental, which differed not just to Georgie Gardner having no farewell but was a contrast to Tony Jones final regular show this morning in which he joked to his dog Archie,“Archie, it’s not a great morning. You should have just stayed in bed with mum, shouldn’t you, mate? The good news is, Archie has a new two-year contract. I got the arse. It’s all going very, very well.”

However Jones promised that he was not completely leaving.

“Obviously I’ll bob up from time to time when there is about eight people calling in sick next year. I look forward to it, and it has been a very, very fun year,” he said.

“Tony, it has been a pleasure. You are one of those people, you always throw to the heart is in the mouth a little bit because where is Tony going to go with this, but that’s one of the great joys of live TV. I reckon you are just about the best live TV performer in Australia. A lot better than me. I can’t get the words out,” Tom Steinfort said.

Via: news.com.au

Amended.

In preliminary figures The Bachelorette finale drew 848,000, but rose to 992,000 for the moment Angie chose Carlin over Timm, which ranked at #1.

That was up on 2018’s finale with Ali Oetjen of 766,000 / 926,000 but still less than Sophie Monk’s 1.32m/ 1.64m.

It was also well in front of the competition:  Seven Worlds One Planet (564,000) Home and Away (510,000 extended from 7pm), 7:30 (469,000) and Grand Designs Australia (351,000 from 8pm).

Later The Good Doctor was 408,000, then Trial by Kyle (320,000 from 9pm), and a Love Island Australia finale, bumped to a 9:10 start, at 302,000. Interestingly a “Winner Announced” moment backfired -at just 249,000.

By comparison LI was up on 2018’s 198,000 finale but only because that screened on 9GO!

Seven network won Thursday with 29.7% then Nine 25.7%, 10 23.0%, ABC 14.9% and SBS 6.7%.

Seven News was 873,000 / 839,000 for Seven. The Chase was 484,000 / 322,000. God Friended Me drew 226,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 702,000 / 703,000 then A Current Affair (572,000), and Hot Seat (382,000 / 254,000).

The Project was 426,000 / 241,000 for 10 then 10 News First (323,000). Celebrity Name Game was 193,000.

ABC News (619,000), Shetland (187,000) and The Drum (158,000) also comprised ABC’s night,

On SBS it was Inside Marks And Spencer (153,000), Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu (123,000), SBS World News (103,000) and The Name Of The Rose just 51,000.

7mate’s Die Hard movie led multichannels on 165,000.

The Morning Show: 141,000 / 89,000
Today Extra: 89,000 / 62,000
Studio 10: 49,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 14 November 2019

After a fabulous 8 years with Channel 9, it's time to say goodbye to Sonia. Thank you for all the amazing memories over the years, we'll miss you! #9Today pic.twitter.com/A9cge9f00V

— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) November 14, 2019

Sonia Kruger has now confirmed her departure from Nine, following recent reports she is returning to Seven.

“After eight fabulous years I am leaving the show and the Nine Network. I have had an amazing time here. I have been very privileged to work on some top shelf programs and of course with you, David,” she told David Campbell on Today Extra.

Describing her time as an ‘absolute blast’ Kruger added, “It’s time for me to go and do something new. You know what it’s like, Dave. You’ve got to spread your wings!”

Kruger did not confirm her new TV home, which Seven is also yet to announce. Her departure will signal changes for both Today Extra and The Voice in 2020.

Rumours have abounded about her hosting Big Brother but senior Seven sources tell TV Tonight this is not the case and the show is looking for a refresh.

Kruger added, “Tomorrow is going to be my last day on the show and as a thank you to you at home for having me in your living room every day, we are putting together something special to celebrate.”

The Bachelorette led its slot at 696,000 for 10, up on last week’s 642,000, and topping the demos.

It defeated Home and Away (532,000 extended from 7pm), 7:30 (482,000) Grand Designs Australia (462,000 from 8pm),and RBT (422,000).

The Good Doctor drew 434,000 from 8:30pm ahead of a second RBT (370,000), Trial by Kyle (284,000) and Love Island Australia from 9pm at 225,000.

10’s Oaks Day Race, during daytime drew 203,000 metro viewers.

Seven network won Thursday with 30.2% then Nine 25.7%, 10 21.4%, ABC 15.6% and SBS 7.0%.

Seven News was #1 with 881,000 / 870,000 for Seven. The Chase (500,000 / 301,000) and God Friended Me (233,000) followed.

Nine News drew 793,000 / 749,000 for Nine then A Current Affair (666,000). Movie: Bad Moms was 129,000.

The Project was 415,000 / 251,000 for 10. 10 News First was 166,000 incl 10 Bold and Law & Order: S.V.U. was 129,000.

ABC News (612,000),  The Drum (136,000) and Killing Eve (90,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Indian Train Adventure (161,000), Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu (140,000), SBS World News (120,000) and The Name Of The Rose just 54,000.

7mate’s Die Hard movie led multichannels at 149,000.

The Morning Show: 142,000 / 92,000
Today Extra: 85,000 / 48,000
Studio 10:  55,000 / 51,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 7 November 2019

Amended.

A new report suggests Nine CEO Hugh Marks has thrown his support behind the idea of Karl Stefanovic returning to Today.

The Australian claims Marks is behind change provided Karl takes a big paycut (good luck with that).

Since TV Tonight first floated the duo of Stefanovic and Allison Langdon it continues to gain momentum in media circles. The very next day Langdon featured heavily at Nine Upfronts.

A Langdon swap from Weekend Today could see Georgie Gardner move to Saturdays & Sundays, allowing more time with family. The unexpected factor may be the departure of Today Extra‘s Sonia Kruger from Nine to Seven, tipped to be announced today.

Stefanovic’s contract at over $2m a year is understood to have one more year to run.

Last week Today hit an all-time low during survey.

Sonia Kruger is returning to Seven, according to a media report.

The Daily Mail claims Seven is offering Kruger more money than Nine.

Yesterday reports emerged she had been offered a three year deal at Nine, estimated at $1.5m for Today Extra and The Voice, amongst other duties.

It isn’t clear what role she will have at Seven, but the network has Big Brother joining the schedule, which Kruger hosted in its last incarnation on Nine.

Kruger previously appeared on Seven until 2011, notably on Dancing with the Stars, and has been a reporter for Today Tonight, Sunrise and 11AM. Her partner Craig McPherson is also head of News & Current Affairs.

Her departure from Nine will leave questions around both Today Extra and The Voice while Carols by Candlelight is also due next month.

Seven declined to comment. Nine has also been contacted for comment.

This post updates.

Sonia Kruger has been offered a new 3 year contract at Nine, according to showbiz reporter Peter Ford.

The offer is in contrast to media reports that suggested she might be dropped from Today Extra if Georgie Gardner took the chair -Nine has denied recent reports.

“It would see her continuing to do Today Extra, see her continuing to do The Voice and other projects as they arise (with) a three year guarantee,” he told 6PR.

“I’m told the amount of money is very substantial. You’re probably looking at $1.5m+ for the three years which is good considering the bulk of that is in daytime television.”

According to Peter Ford, Kruger is yet to sign the deal.

The Bachelorette was the top entertainment show last night at 642,000, up on last Thursday’s 624,000, and enough to the demos.

It won its slot over RBT (475,000), an extended Home and Away (457,000 from 7pm), 7:30 (456,000) and Escape from the City (392,000 from 8pm).

The Good Doctor won its slot from 8:30pm with 448,000, defeating Vera (353,000 from 9pm), Trial by Kyle (292,000) and Love Island (281,000).

Seven network won Thursday with 27.8% then Nine 25.9%, 10 19.9%, ABC 18.3% and SBS 8.1%.

Seven News was #1 with 835,000 / 807,000 for Seven then The Chase (485,000 / 322,000). God Friended Me was 225,000.

Nine News drew 763,000 / 748,000 for Nine. A Current Affair was 631,000 and Hot Seat (432,000 / 245,000). Movie: Friends with Benefits drew just 147,000.

The Project pulled 375,000 / 212,000 on 10. 10 News First was 323,000, plus Law & Order: S.V.U (177,000) and Celebrity Name Game (172,000).

ABC News (614,000), Sammy J (247,000) and The Drum (142,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Indian Train Adventure (191,000), Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu (138,000) and SBS World News (126,000). The Name Of The Rose was just 44,000.

NCIS led multichannels at 129,000.

The Morning Show: 113,000 / 78,000
Today Extra: 80,000 / 54,000
Studio 10: 55,000 / 52,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 31 October 2019

Hamish Blake has quashed suggestions that Andy Lee might be headed to the Today show, following a report his sidekick had been sounded out for a role.

“Someone told me yesterday we were both thrown around as hosts. Far out. I’m answering here an article I have no idea about,” he told TV Tonight.

The Lego Masters host said he hadn’t heard any news of Lee joining Today “… only in the context of our friends laughing about a newspaper report. I guess people who run newspapers have to write something. You can’ put out a blank story, so you have to write something.

“Having known Ando for 20 years I’m pretty familiar with our policy on early mornings. I’d be surprised if that changed.”

Meanwhile Nine sources have also denied a weekend report that Sonia Kruger may be replaced on Today Extra.

In a statement to Daily Mail Australia, a Nine spokesperson said all of the talk was “made up.”

“The sustained attack by The Sunday Telegraph on the female presenters of Nine is aimed to damage the standing of some of Australia’s most talented women in the media,” they said.

“Working mums Georgie Gardner, Erin Molan, Sonia Kruger and Deborah Knight are just some of the Nine women who are performing great roles across the various parts of the business, yet have been targeted by The Sunday Telegraph in a shameful onslaught of stories.”

Elsewhere Seven has also denied reports Gretel Killeen has been signed for the Big Brother revival.

A Seven spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au there has been no conversations around a host.

“It is not just contestant applications with which we have been inundated… everyone is putting their hand up and wants to be involved,” they added.

Hamish & Andy’s “Perfect” Holiday starts soon on Nine.

It was mostly another quiet Thursday but there were a few points of interest in the daily numbers.

The season final of Gogglebox was the top entertainment show of the night at 794,000 followed by The Bachelorette at 694,000. These both topped the demos and helped push 10 into second place ahead of Nine.

An extended Home and Away was the nearest competitor at 513,000 which together with Seven News at 879,000 / 845,000 ensured Seven won the night.

Seven network won Thursday with 29.0% then 10 23.3%, Nine 23.0%, ABC 17.4% and SBS 7.2%.

The Chase drew 503,000 / 321,000 for Seven and movie: Wonder Woman was 317,000.

The Project pulled 445,000 / 252,000 for 10 then 10 News First (324,000) and a Playing for Keeps replay (176,000) Celebrity Name Game was low at 166,000.

Nine News was 761,000 / 753,000 for Nine then A Current Affair (639,000), RBT (473,000) and Hot Seat (413,000 / 279,000). Love Island drew 228,000 and movie: Fifty Shades Darker was just 136,000.

ABC News (627,000), an extended 7:30 (460,000), Escape from the City (403,000), Vera (299,000), Sammy J  (266,000) and The Drum (167,000) made up ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu (170,000), SBS World News (123,000), Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens (120,000).  The Name Of The Rose was 46,000.

7TWO’s Father Brown topped multichannels at 168,000.

The Morning Show: 129,000 / 62,000
Today Extra: 94,000  / 73,000
Studio 10: 59,000 / 54,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 17 October 2019

ABC’s new deal for A-League & Socceroos has not generated strong results in its first outing.

A World Cup Qualifier: Australia v Nepal match could only manage 191,000 viewers last night, which was fourth in its slot. There were better results on the field where Australia beat Nepal 5-0.

The Block led at 7:30 with 747,000 ahead of The Bachelorette on 631,000. 7:30 (515,000), Bride and Prejudice (384,000) both followed.

A penultimate Gogglebox led from 8:40pm at 704,000 and topped the 25-54 demo. It was miles in front of its nearest competition Love Island at 240,000.

While Nine led in primary channel share Seven network won Thursday with 28.9% then Nine 26.8%, 10 22.7%, ABC 13.5% and SBS 8.1%.

Seven News was #1 with 914,000 / 893,000 for Seven then Home and Away (583,000) and The Chase (468,000 / 281,000). Movie: Kingsmen: The Golden Circle drew 187,000.

Nine News drew 773,000 / 759,000 for Nine. A Current Affair (637,000), Hot Seat (408,000 / 232,000).

The Project drew 427,000 / 232,000 for 10 then 10 News First (302,000). Law & Order: SVU was 171,000 then a low result for Celebrity Name Game (160,000).

ABC News (598,000), Sammy J (226,000) and The Drum (140,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens (187,000), Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu (179,000), SBS World News (141,000) and The Name of the Rose (72,000).

NCIS led multichannels with 193,000 on 10 BOLD.

The Morning Show: 125,000 / 71,000
Today Extra: 91,000 / 67,000
Studio 10: 57,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 10 October 2019

Home and Away was the top ranking entertainment show on what was ultimately a low viewing night with 572,000 viewers.

RBT led at 7:30 with 531,000 then 7:30 (480,000), Escape from the City (426,000), Bride & Prejudice (416,000), and Jamie’s Ultimate Veg (293,000).

Gogglebox won its slot on 556,000 and topped the demos for 10.

Seven Network won Thursday with 30.3% then Nine 25.8%, 10 18.1%, ABC 17.8% and SBS 8.0%.

Seven News was #1 with 904,000 / 862,000 for Seven.  The Chase drew 512,000 / 301,000. Movie: Kingsman: The Secret Service was 255,000.

Nine News (772,000 / 746,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (667,000). Hot Seat was 428,000 / 275,000 and Paramedics (326,000).

The Project was 397,000 / 225,000 for 10. 10 News drew 294,000, Celebrity Name Game was 174,000 and a repeat of BH90210 was 145,000.

ABC News (603,000), Vera (289,000), The Drum (146,000) also comprised ABC.

On SBS it was Great British Railway Journeys (187,000), Gourmet Farmer (164,000), SBS World News  (143,000) and The Name of the Rose (130,000).

NCIS led multichannels at 176,000.

The Morning Show: 132,000 / 77,000
Today Extra: 96,000 / 56,000
Studio 10: 45,000 / 39,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 3 October 2019

Gogglebox was the top ranking entertainment show last night with 558,000 viewers and topped the demos.

That was just ahead of  The Front Bar‘s grand final edition at 526,000, which was also Melbourne’s top drawcard for the night. Escape from the City (415,000) followed.

Earlier an extended Home and Away (561,000 from 7pm) led, then 7:30 (507,000), RBT (497,000) and Jamie’s Ultimate Veg (334,000).

Seven network easily won Thursday with 32.9% then Nine 24.4%, 10 18.2%, ABC 17.9% and SBS 6.6%.

Seven News was #1 with 896,000 / 884,000 while The Chase drew 487,000 / 387,000. The Latest was 401,000 and Mighty Cruise Ships was 231,000.

Nine News (737,000 / 706,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (590,000), and Hot Seat 410,000 / 256,000. In select markets were Paramedics on 183,000 and Kings Cross ER on 151,000. Movie: Allied was 117,000 in 3 cities.

The Project drew 394,000 / 235,000 for 10. 10 News First (330,000) followed. Celebrity Name Game was 172,000 and a BH90210 replay was 159,000.

ABC News (615,000), Vera (302,000) and The Drum (178,000) comprised other ABC shows.

On SBS it was Gourmet Farmer (150,000), Inside Kensington Palace (147,000), Going Places with Ernie Dingo (142,000), SBS World News (133,000). Mastermind was 81,000 and Riviera 39,000.

Bluey again led multichannels with 169,000.

The Morning Show: 130,000 / 69,000
Today Extra: 94,000 / 60,000
Studio 10: 46,000 / 45,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 26 September 2019

Updated.

The Bachelor drew 936,000 for the bulk of its finale rising to 1.17m for the moment Matt chose Chelsie.

It dominated its competition Home and Away (537,000 from 7pm), 7:30 (468,000), RBT (449,000) and Escape from the City (391,000).

No surprises it was down on The Honey Badger’s train-wreck finale in 2018 which was 1.07m / 1.33m.

Bu together with Gogglebox easily winning its late slot at 759,000, 10 enjoyed its best night all year and led in primary channels. It only missed claiming the night by less than 1%.

Seven network won Thursday with 28.0% then 10 27.5%, Nine 22.4%, ABC 15.45 and SBS 6.7%.

Seven News won its slot with 908,000 / 895,000 for Seven then The Chase (484,000 / 304,000). The Front Bar was 393,000 and The Latest (330,000).

The Project was 533,000 / 269,000 for 10 then 10 News First (352,000). Carpool Karaoke Special with Celine Dion was 214,000 and Celebrity Name Game was 199,000.

Nine News (811,000 / 762,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (668,000). Hot Seat was 405,000 / 252,000, then Paramedics (197,000 in 2 cities) and Queen: Days of our Lives (138,000 in 3 cities).

ABC News pulled 607,000 for ABC, Vera was 267,000 and The Drum drew 144,000.

On SBS it was Secrets of the Rolls Royce Luxury Car (154,000), Going Places with Ernie Dingo (147,000), SBS World News (130,000), Gourmet Farmer (129,000) and Mastermind (78,000). Riviera was just 47,000.

Becca’s Bunch on ABC KIDS led multichannels at 147,000.

The Morning Show: 134,000 / 75,000
Today Extra: 96,000 / 59,000
Studio 10: 48,000 / 43,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 19 September 2019

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— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) September 18, 2019

Choice words this morning on Today Extra after the Mid-Winter Ball in Canberra.

Thursday was a winner for Nine, thanks to the Ashes, and strong for 10 who managed to eclipse Seven in primary channel share.

The Bachelor won its slot at 797,000 and topped the demos. That was its best result since the season premiere.

Ashes Series drew up to 755,000 metro viewers from 8pm.

Gogglebox was late at 9:15pm, but drawing 626,000 viewers.

Nine network won Thursday with 30.6% then Seven 26.0%, 10 23.3%, ABC 14.5% and SBS 5.6%.

Seven News was #1 with 909,000 / 865,000 for Seven then Home and Away (560,000) and The Chase (506,000 / 319,000). The Front Bar was 365,000 and The Latest drew 275,000.

Nine News (814,000 / 809,000) led for Nine. A Current Affair was 650,000 then Hot Seat (426,000 / 233,000).

The Project was 460,000 / 258,000 for 10 then 10 News First (349,000) and Celebrity Name Game (212,000).

ABC News (579,000), 7:30 (514,000), Escape from the City (434,000), Vera (233,000) and The Drum (154,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Secrets of Harrods Department Store (135,000), Going Places with Ernie Dingo (121,000), SBS World News (115,000), Gourmet Farmer (101,000),  Mastermind (58,000). Riviera was just 48,000.

Bluey led multichannels again, barking up 181,000 viewers.

The Morning Show: 119,000 / 76,000
Today Extra: 114,000 / 78,000
Studio 10: 48,000 / 44,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 12 September 2019

If it’s Thursday it must be Sport staggered across various channels and cities. Last night there was AFL, NRL and Cricket which ultimately landed in Nine’s favour but which makes analysis somewhat complicated.

10’s The Bachelor (633,000) and Gogglebox (607,000) led in the entertainment stakes, winning their slots and topping the demos.

Nine continues to code its primary and multichannel shows separately resulting in Ashes Series drawing up to 396,000 on Nine, but another 282,000 on 9GEM. It would look much rosier on OzTAM results if Nine bothered to allow a combined number, as Seven does for AFL.

Elsewhere last night SBS had a poor night with one drama so low it was embarrassing.

Seven is yet to claim a night this week, but AFL finals should do the trick.

Nine network won with 33.3% then Seven 31.7%, 10 18.1%, ABC 12.7% and SBS 4.2%.

Seven News was #1 for Seven with 837,000 / 779,000 then Thursday Night AFL (633,000), The Chase (472,000 / 324,000), Home and Away  (442,000 in 4 cities). Movie: The Mountain Between Us was 135,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (790,000 / 781,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (711,000), Hot Seat (446,000 / 272,000), Thursday Night NRL (341,000 in 2 cities).

The Project drew 428,000 /265,000 for 10 then 10 News First (329,000), Celebrity Name Game (217,000) and Law & Order: SVU (189,000).

ABC News (567,000), 7:30 (461,000), Escape from the City (342,000), Sammy J, (259,000), Vera (252,000) and The Drum (145,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was SBS World News (131,000), Going Places with Ernie Dingo (129,000), Gourmet Farmer (106,000) and Mastermind (62,000). Riviera was a measly 38,000 -expect a change to the schedule, pronto.

The Morning Show: 138,000 / 81,000
Today Extra: 90,000 / 49,000
Studio 10: 48,000 / 45,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 5 September 2019

Last night Network 10 pushed the Nine Network into third place overall with the latter split between NRL and devoting airtime to a Melbourne telethon.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment drawcard last night at 804,000, its best numbers since October, succeeded by The Bachelor on 720,000 -both shows led the demos.

10’s primary channel very nearly snatched first place from 7 but a buoyant 7TWO secured a network share for Seven.

Seven won Thursday with 30.9% then 10 24.6%, Nine 22.3%, ABC 15.2% and SBS 6.9%.

Seven News was #1 with 968,000 / 945,000 for Seven then Home and Away (553,000), The Chase (526,000 / 328,000), The Front Bar (365,000) and The Latest (288,000).

The Project was 440,000 / 256,000 for 10 then 10 News First (376,000), Law & Order: SVU (270,000). Celebrity Name Game was 193,000.

Nine News (871,000 /862,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (702,000) and Hot Seat (492,000 / 309,000). Thursday Night NRL drew 294,000 including on 9GEM. My Room telethon was just 99,000 in 3 cities, the bulk of which was 77,000 in Melbourne.

ABC News (659,000), 7:30 (554,000), Escape from the City (410,000), Sammy J (303,000), The Drum (164,000), Little Women (145,000) and Humans (just 67,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Going Places with Ernie Dingo (158,000),  SBS World News (147,000), Gourmet Farmer (134,000), Riviera (81,000) and Mastermind (70,000).

7TWO’s A Touch of Frost topped multichannels at 176,000.

The Morning Show: 142,000 / 89,000
Today Extra: 110,000 / 79,000
Studio 10: 64,000 / 60,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 29 August 2019

10 led primetime entertainment shows on Thursday

The Bachelor won its slot at 709,000 and while Gogglebox also led thereafter at 669,000. Both shows were #1 and #2 in the demos respectively.

But Thursday is tricky for direct comparisons with an extended Home and Away (591,000) from 7pm, 7:30 (500,000), and Thursday Night NRL (311,000 in 2 cities) in the early evening slot.

The Ashes Series totalled 402,000 but that includes with 9GEM in some cities.

Nine network won Thursday with 29.2% then Seven 28.1%, 10 20.6%, ABC 13.3% and SBS 8.8%.

Nine News was best for Nine at 859,000 / 840,000 then A Current Affair (718,000), Hot Seat (460,000 / 279,000),

Seven News was #1 at 961,000 / 905,000. The Chase (551,000 / 342,000), The Front Bar (419,000), The Latest (329,000) and Mighty Cruise Ships (238,000).

10 saw The Project (461,000 / 247,000), 10 News First (378,000), and Celebrity Name Game (202,000).

ABC News (629,000), Escape from the City (386,000), Sammy J (306,000), The Drum (197,000) also comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was The Hunting (235,000), Gourmet Farmer (160,000), SBS World News (146,000), Titanic: The New Evidence (118,000) and Mastermind (75,000).

Bluey topped multichannels at 218,000.

The Morning Show: 133,000 / 76,000
Today Extra: 79,000 / 46,000
Studio 10: 66,000 / 55,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 22 August 2019.

Australian Survivor was the best entertainment show for the second night in a row at 712,000 last night, and topped the demos.

That bettered competitors including Home and Away (569,000 from 7pm) and 7:30 (513,000).

But it was a quiet night overall with no show topping the magic million and there is no immunity idol from big guns around the corner.

Seven network won Thursday with 30.4% then Nine 24.2%, 10 19.7%, ABC 14.7% and SBS 10.9%.

Seven News was #1 for Seven with 976,000 / 916,000. The Chase was 561,000 / 357,000 and The Front Bar (446,000) and in 2 cities was Martin Clunes: Islands of America (153,000).

Nine News drew 909,000 / 881,000 for Nine followed by A Current Affair (691,000) and Hot Seat (536,000 / 312,000), Thursday Night NRL was 357,000 in 2 cities. Also in select cities were RBT (165,000), Australian Crime Stories (128,000) and City of Evil (123,000).

The Project was 497,000 / 395,000 for 10 then 10 News First (411,000), Celebrity Name Game (247,000) and Law & Order: SVU (217,000).

ABC News (611,000), Escape from the City (453,000), Sammy J (270,000), No Offence (172,000), The Drum (165,000) comprised ABC. Humans was just 62,000.

The Handmaid’s Tale led SBS at 230,000 then Tour de France and The Great House Revival (both 188,000) and SBS World News (128,000).

Floogals on ABC KIDS topped multichannels at 183,000.

The Morning Show: 123,000 / 80,000
Today Extra: 93,000 / 53,000
Studio 10: 52,000 / 52,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 25 July 2019

Thursday proved to be a low rating night for networks, with no reality contests in play.

The Chase continues to upstage primetime shows. At 601,000 / 363,000, it was joined by Home and Away (599,000) as the top entertainment shows of the night.

7:30 won its slot with 504,000 ahead of 10’s Adam Goodes documentary The Final Quarter at 442,000 which was strongest in Melbourne, then Sydney. Notably, it dominated social media chatter, even trending at #7 worldwide, while a Project special later drew 302,000.

The latest Mad as Hell episode at 9pm drew 361,000 which was lower than the incorrect replay the night before.

Seven network won Thursday with 31.7% then Nine 24.9%, 10 18.0%, ABC 15.2% and SBS 10.3%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.02m / 959,000 for Seven and even topped the demos.  The Front Bar was 357,000 then The Latest (309,000) and Movie: Snatched (195,000).

Nine News (819,000 / 816,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (713,000), Hot Seat (492,000 / 297,000) and Thursday Night NRL (357,000 in 2 cities).

The Project was 447,000 / 277,000 for 10 and 10 News First drew 412,000. Celebrity Name Game was 260,000 and an SVU replay was 125,000.

ABC News (605,000), Escape from the City (410,000), The Drum (172,000) and No Offence (135,000) comprised ABC’s other shows.

On SBS it was The Handmaid’s Tale (212,000), The Great House Revival (175,000), Tour de France (172,000) and SBS World News (126,000).

7TWO’s Father Brown led multichannels on 175,000.

The Morning Show: 141,000 / 92,000
Today Extra: 97,000 / 50,000
Studio 10: 53,00 / 44,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 18 July 2019

A discussion this morning on Today has drawn headlines after Pauline Hanson and Steve Price disagreed on a ban closing Uluru to climbers.

Uluru is considered sacred by the Traditional Owners, the Anangu people, and the ban was announced by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board in 2017.

But Pauline Hanson likened the move to closing down Bondi Beach.

“The fact is, it’s money-making. It’s giving jobs to the Indigenous community, you’ve got over 4-500,000 tourists a year that want to go there and climb the rock,” she said.

“It’s no different to saying we’re going to close down Bondi Beach because there are some people there that have drowned. How ridiculous is that! This is an iconic site for all Australians.”

Steve Price called for controlled tourism.

“If you have an asset like that, I don’t understand why you can’t manage the climbing of it?Maybe you have to limit the number, maybe you have to got to make it such a special occasion for someone to do it that it is only two or three at a time. I don’t know. I have just come back
from WA where we were diving with those whale sharks where they limit it to ten people at a time. These things can be managed. I think it would be more sensible to do it that way,” he said.

But while host Deb Knight asked if Indigenous views should be respected, on social media the Nine show was criticised for failing to include such a perspective.

Not even Today‘s own Brooke Boney, who fronted the very next segment on James Bond & showbiz, was included in the discussion…..

Boney, who is a proud Gamilaroi woman, co-hosted a subsequent discussion on Today Extra with panelists Shelly Horton and John Mangos. Although the response was some 3 hours later, at least she was able to offer a counter-opinion.

“This is about Indigenous people having some sort of say over what happens on their land and their sacred sites,” she said.

“The thing about the rock is that it’s so sacred to them that every time someone gets injured or hurt or has to be airlifted out it hurts them and they say that their ancestors mourn the loss of those people. So they’re not doing it to be nasty or be protective of themselves, they’re doing it to protect others.”

After a Sunrise segment on Indigenous adoption was widely criticised for its lack of Indigenous perspective, it is concerning breakfast TV has adopted the same approach today.

Both Sunrise in 2018, and Nine this morning included discussions within a wider “hot topics” style chat, where guests are booked ahead of time. But producers should really be alert to the risks of not including an Indigenous perspective, especially given they were aware Hanson was opposed to the Uluru proposal.

It also isn’t the first time complex discussions are squeezed into bite-size debates. It happens every day in the genre.

Studio 10 also attracted headlines in January when Kerri-Anne Kennerley suggested city-based ‘Invasion Day’ protestors were ignoring social problems in rural areas. She was challenged on the spot by Yumi Stynes, before (much) later conceding her original statements were “clunky.”

Both Sunrise and Studio 10 followed up their segments the next day with Indigenous representatives, which suggests things could have been better-handled with perspective from the get go or in longer-form.

Ironically, Brooke Boney’s response was also within a brief panel-style discussion, meaning such things are possible….

A Nine spokesperson told TV Tonight, “The segment was a news-chat canvassing a range of subjects that have been in the news. It was pertinent that Senator Hanson spoke because she is presenting a letter to Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt on this issue. Deb offered the counter view that it is culturally insensitive, and also Brooke Boney followed up later and weighed into the issue on Today Extra.

“We have NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy on tomorrow to respond to Hanson.”

Via: NITV

TV’s week of sport offerings continues with the ICC Cricket World Cup pulling 702,000 last night, the biggest crowd outside of News bulletins.

By contrast Wimbledon on 7TWO and Tour de France on SBS both averaged 118,000.

Meanwhile Seven News was again #1 with 1.00m / 934,000 for Seven.

It topped the demos and pushed Nine to another win.

Nine network won Thursday with 33.4% then Seven 27.8%, 10 17.2%, ABC 13.5% and SBS 8.1%.

Nine News (869,000 / 844,000) was best for Nine. A Current Affair was 620,000 in 4 cities then Hot Seat (481,000 / 291,000).

The Chase drew 627,000 / 409,000) for Seven followed by Home and Away (586,000) and The Front Bar (300,000). Britain’s Got Talent was 146,000 in 2 cities.

MasterChef Australia (592,000 / 394,000) was best for 10 then The Project (416,000 / 241,000), 10 News First (375,000), Celebrity Name Game (235,000) and Law & Order: SVU (154,000).

ABC News (633,000), 7:30 (463,000), Escape from the City (399,000), The Drum (178,000), No Offence (173,000) comprised ABC’s night. Humans was just 65,000.

On SBS it was The Handmaid’s Tale (189,000), The Great House Revival (138,000), and SBS World News (113,000).

ABC KIDS’ Rusty Rivets led multichannels at 157,000.

Today Extra: 139,000 / 77,000
The Morning Show: 132,000 / 90,000
Studio 10: 52,000 / 47,000 / 46,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 11 July 2019.

Sport underpinned a win for Seven last night with Wimbledon on 7TWO pulling an 8.8% share and up to 311,000 watching.

MasterChef Australia won its slot and topped the demos at 606,000 but it was The Chase which had the biggest entertainment crowd of the night at 633,000 / 400,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 35.2% then Nine 24.8%, 10 17.8%, ABC 15.1% and SBS 7.0%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.03m / 978,000. Home and Away was 597,000 and The Front Bar (388,000). Britain’s Got Talent drew 258,000.

Nine News was best for Nine at 884,000 / 830,000 then A Current Affair (658,000), Hot Seat (542,000 / 322,000), and in select cities: Thursday Night NRL (285,000), RBT (192,000), Australian Crime Stories (141,000) and City of Evil (121,000).

The Project drew 433,000 / 250,000 for 10 then 10 News First (417,000), a Taboo replay (280,000), Celebrity Name Game (229,000) and Law & Order: SVU (128,000).

ABC News (647,000), 7:30  (537,000), Escape from the City (410,000), Sammy J (294,000), No Offence (202,000) and The Drum (193,000) comprised ABC’s night. Humans was just 85,000.

On SBS it was The Handmaid’s Tale (149,000), The Great House Revival (127,000), and SBS World News (118,000).

The Morning Show: 145,000 / 91,000
Today Extra: 108,000 / 62,000
Studio 10: 54,000 / 47,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 4 July 2019.

Once again TV Tonight has braved the TV Week Logies red carpet to quiz the stars on their current and upcoming shows, what they would change about the event and what questions media never bother to ask them.

It’s a frenzied night with no time to get in depth, and a merry-go-round of frocks, publicists and media jockeying for position.

Once again, in no particular order is the annual Random Acts of Carpetness.

Warning! Some drama spoilers ahead!

Selling Houses Australia‘s Shaynna, Andrew, Charlie on their next season:
“We’re filming again in South Australia. We always seem to go to the coldest places in winter.”

The Cry‘s Ewen Leslie:
“I’m currently shooting The Gloaming in Hobart for Stan. It’s an 8 part Scandi-noir murder mystery, with Emma Booth, created by Vicki Madden. We’ve been shooting since March and we have a month to go.”

Doctor Doctor‘s Tina Bursill:
“We’ve had a slight change of the guard with a couple of different writers and a new producer, but we still have Ian Collie. So the show has a little bit of a new feel to it. My son has become rogue and Meryl is grief-stricken, still. I don’t think anybody is really playing that but I am. I think when people have a shock in their lives they tend to ricochet from that without really knowing what they’re doing. So Meryl is a little bit reactionary this time round. That’s how I’ve decided to go with it.

“But it’s secret script business. I don’t know what I’m doing in the next 3 episodes.”

Nicole da Silva on Season 4.
“Charlie is desperately trying to get this guy back.”

Co-star Ryan Johnson added:
“She’s been away so I’ve shacked up with April aka Miranda Tapsell. The ex turns up and causes a bit of a stir.”

Neighbours‘ Ryan Moloney on risk and whether he stays in touch with former cast:

“Somebody just asked me, ‘What was the biggest risk I’ve ever taken in my career?’ I had to think about it but I said, ‘Probably staying on Neighbours.’ But it’s really worked out, I’m happy.

“I spoke with Andrew Bibby earlier on. I saw Blair McDonough in the lift on the way down. He’s here. There’s free booze, so you know…”

Eve Morey on Neighbours‘ recognition through nomination:
“There are so many people who work hard on that show, day in, day out, who do spectacular performances, but it doesn’t always get the recognition. So for the show to be celebrated in that way and for those moments to be recognised means too much to everybody.”

Alan Fletcher:
“In my memory it’s the biggest number we’ve had at the Logies and the biggest number of nominations. It’s so fitting that in our 35th year it’s getting recognised again.

“It’s not the same show that it was 35 years ago and a lot of people have started watching recently, so for them it’s a completely new show.”

Colette Mann on coaxing fans to vote through social media:
“I’m trying to own it! I did a lot of work, and some of it apparently was illegal but I’ve just risen above that. We have a lot of loyal fans and I think it’s fantastic that the show is finally being recognised 35 years later. This is the first time we’ve had 6 nominations in about 20 years.”

Rob Mills on his Neighbours role:
“Finn as a good guy. I’m not allowed to say that I’m turning bad. But I might be turning bad.

“To be part of the machine that has turned out so many superstars, it’s an absolute gift for me. Good crew, good company and I’m always learning.”

Richard Cawthorne on upcoming appearances:
“I’ve been working on Glitch and Harrow. I’m just here as a guest tonight. It’s the first time I’ve been to the Logies in Queensland.”

Essie Davis on Foxtel’s upcoming Lamb of Gods:
“I think it has a little bit of everything and nearly all of it is unexpected. It has comedy, passion, malevolence, thrills, fear and the struggle between the feminine and masculine. It’s a beautiful story about faith and woman’s hold on what faith means -instead of the power and politics of a man’s world.

“There’s lot of amazing juxtapositions and awkward situations that the characters confront and get caught in as they face their own pasts.”

Sacha Horler on next projects:
“I just did a small part in Black B*tch, in Winton Central Queensland, near where Deb Mailman is from, near Mt. Isa.”

Danielle Cormack on a guest role in My Life is Murder:
“It was fun and completely silly. Lucy Lawless said to me ‘There’s a role that’s been written for a male but do you think you could play it?’ I said ‘Of course! Don’t change any of the dialogue.’ Micky Malone became Nicki Malone.”

Rob Collins also on upcoming appearances:
“I’m looking forward to Black B*tch and I had a wonderful day on Tim Minchin’s Upright in Kalgoorlie.

Lisa Wilkinson on The Sunday Project:
“I think we’ve really bedded down the team now of Hamish, Tommy and myself and Susie. People are coming back because they like the combination of the four of us on a Sunday night. But we’re up against big rating shows, so we work for the people who are coming along and appreciate that the numbers are going up.”

Waleed Aly on what the media never ask about:
“Obviously on the red carpet it’s a very different sort of thing. I like it when people ask about the work we do. I always get blown away when someone has seen something we did and asks about that.”

Five Bedrooms‘ Doris Younane on enjoying a principal role:
“They’ve finally given me an opportunity to do something!

“It’s nice to just do something for myself. It’s a brilliant role, she’s a great character and it’s relating to women everywhere.

And on working with Stephen Peacocke: “I thought I would be stoned in the street by women around Australia saying ‘He’s mine, he’s mine!’ He’s a great actor and the rapport between us is fantastic.”

Kat Stewart on a potential second season:
“I loved your article about that. We’re hopeful and we know that the writers are plotting in a room.”

Roy Joseph on actress Kumud Merani who plays his mother:
“She’s never acted other than 2 short films. She’s never done anything like this. But all the instincts are there.”

Sam Neill on why he made The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill:

“Some of my family are Maori and I increasingly feel like a man of the Pacific, myself. I think we’ve much overlooked the Pacific in recent decades. Also, it’s the 250th (anniversary) of Captain Cook and I thought it really needed an objective look at things. It’s always going to be contentious so it was good to examine why.”

Hamish & Andy on whether they have any more Nine shows in their sights:

Andy Lee: “We’re going rock, paper scissors over who gets Today Extra or Today.”

Hamish Blake: “You can have it. Spoiler alert, I’m going paper.”

Andy Lee: “At the moment we’re still enjoying what we’re doing.”

Hamish Blake: “Unfortunately at the moment we’re still enjoying making highly inefficient television. It’s a lot of months to spend making something that’s only on air for a few weeks, but we love it.”

Amanda Keller on what she would like to change about the Logies:
“I do think the way the voting is done now is not for the faint-hearted. I’ve got a radio show. Tom’s a comedian, Sam’s got a bus. If you don’t have an avenue to tell people they’re going for Gold, it’s not that easy. I know the networks get behind everyone but campaigning doesn’t suit everybody.

“Many of us are quite shy in talking about ourselves. That makes it hard in this final week.”

Studio 10 crew on what they would like to change at the Logies:

Sarah Harris:
“Length. I reckon you could wrap this up in 2 hours.”

Kerri-Anne Kennerley:
“In the ‘80s when Daryl Somers hosted it one night it finished at 12:36!”

Home & Away’s Emily Symons on why she has stayed so long with the show:
“I started in 1989, but it hasn’t been consecutive years. I love the core of the show, the Bay and all of its residents, the camaraderie between the characters. I love Marilyn, and playing my character. And I love the fans for keeping us on air.”

Today‘s Deb Knight on what the media never ask about:
“People don’t ask if we have fun. We actually have a lot of fun. There’s a focus on the negatives. There are laughs we have in the ad breaks that we can’t really have on air. But you’ve gotta sustain yourself somehow!”

And Sunrise‘s Sam Armytage on the same question:
“You have to keep it pretty light on the red carpet.

“It’s quite a lot of effort to get here and get dressed, and my mother always says, ‘We never see you.’”

David Koch on Logies night:
“I don’t think I’ve been for 5 years. There are budget cuts and things like that, when you have stingey boss, you just can’t go anywhere!

“We get put on a table near the toilet.

“But we’re just happy to win the ratings for 15 consecutive years.”

Tom Gleeson on whether press ‘got’ his campaign:
“Everyone kind of gets it. News.com.au prints jokes as facts, but it’s weird because it kind of suits me. All these terrible things I said about Amanda were from an attack ad parodying a political campaign.

“It was a bit of concern when my mother said to me older viewers wouldn’t appreciate what I said about Amanda, that she’s not trustworthy. But that was because on Beyond 2000 she said there would be flying cars. So let’s not forget where the quote came from.”

And on whether Grant Denyer won last year because of his help?

“We’ll never know until the figures are released. It’s possible he won it all by himself. But the truth is last year every 5 minutes on social media I had people saying, ‘I’ve never given a flying f*** about the Logies, never voted but I’m voting for this.’”

Wentworth cast on fan frenzy for their show:

Bernard Curry:
“I feel sorry for American viewers who have to wait until we finish airing, but there are all these spoilers. As soon as we finish airing the last episode, it’s up on Netflix (US).”

Kate Jenkinson:
“You can’t turn on Instagram without a spoiler but that’s part of the show. You just have to get in there as soon as you possibly can. There’s such a fanbase online that they start talking about it immediately.”

Frankie J. Holden on being nominated for A Place to Call Home:
“I’ve won a couple of things but I’ve never won a Logie. So if I win tonight, because I’m also working on Home and Away, then it would officially mean I’ve made it right?”

Rebecca Gibney on what changes she would make to the Logies:
“I wouldn’t change them. They are really fun and I love what they’ve done here. It feels like a celebration. For a while in Melbourne people started making fun of it. But really, it’s the only popular awards we’ve got.”

Seven enjoyed a comfortable win last night with The Chase as its best performer outside of 6pm news at 602,000 / 372,000.

But MasterChef Australia was still the leader in entertainment, winning its slot at 626,000 and topping the demos, on a night of staggered scheduling.

Seven’s AFL drew 499,000 across Seven and 7mate but Nine continues to separate NRL numbers from its multichannels, resulting in 343,000 in OzTAM rankings.

Regardless, Seven Network won Thursday by a big margin at 34.3% then Nine 24.9%, 10 18.3%, ABC 14.6% and SBS 8.0%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.01m / 838,000. Screening in select cities were Home and Away (388,000), Britain’s Got Talent (219,000)

Nine News was best for Nine at 840,000 / 817,000 then A Current Affair (675,000) and Hot Seat (515,000 / 314,000). In select cities were RBT (178,000), Australian Crime Stories (170,000) and City of Evil (150,000).

The Project was 410,000 / followed by 10 News First (360,000), Taboo (326,000), Celebrity Name Game (238,000). A Body Hack replay drew 112,000.

ABC News (625,000),  7:30  (487,000), Escape from the City (381,000), The Drum (188,000), the final Press (162,000) comprised ABCs night.

On SBS it was Extreme Railway Journeys (201,000), The Great House Revival (189,000), The Handmaid’s Tale (179,000) and SBS World News (123,000).

ABC KIDS’ Octonauts led multichannels at 191,000.

The Morning Show: 146,000 / 79,000
Today Extra: 96,000 / 62,000
Studio 10: 58,000 / 58,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 27 June 2019.

When is a news item a plug for a commercial company and not genuine news?

Media watchdog the Australian Communications and Media Authority will look into an increase of news and current affairs being little more than free airtime.

Last night ABC’s Media Watch highlighted Nine failing to disclose that a report on IKEA in Sweden failed to disclose the furniture giant paid for reporter Christine Ahern and her crew to travel from Australia.

The report featured on Today, Today Extra and Nine News Now.

An ACMA spokesperson told ABC, “As part of its Compliance Priorities for 2019-20 the ACMA is specifically focussing on the issue of commercial influence in broadcast news.”

With AFL on Seven and Cricket on 9GEM, sport fans were divided last night.

Thursday Night AFL pulled 451,000 for Seven /7mate, but that was down on last Thursday’s game of 622,000. No doubt some viewers were drawn to the ICC Cricket World Cup on 9GEM, 348,000 was a bumper number for multichannels. Might it have climbed higher still on the main channel?

But MasterChef Australia was best in entertainment shows at 652,000 for 10 and topped the demos. That saw Sandeep Pandit leave the contest as the show settled on its Top 10 for 2019.

Seven network won Thursday with 33.1% then Nine 29.1%, 10 17.9%, ABC 12.9% and SBS 6.8%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.03m / 986,000 for Seven then The Chase (598,000 / 419,000), Home and Away (563,000), . Britain’s Got Talent was 189,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (861,000 / 847,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (646,000), Hot Seat (545,000 / 332,000), RBT (454,000), Paramedics (408,000) and King’s Cross ER (280,000).

The Project (431,000 / 275,000), 10 News First (380,000), Taboo (330,000), Celebrity Name Game (246,000) and Law & Order: SVU (160,000) comprised 10’s other shows.

ABC News (633,000) was best for ABC then 7:30 (437,000), Escape from the City (347,000), Sammy J (293,000), The Drum (177,000) and Press (167,000).

On SBS it was Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (182,000), 7 Up and Me and The Handmaid’s Tale (both 165,000) and SBS World News (114,000).

The Morning Show: 137,000 / 96,000
Today Extra: 104,000 / 67,000
Studio 10: 65,000 / 55,000 / 36,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 20 June 2019.

Happy Birthday to The Morning Show which turned 12 this week.

Long-running hosts Larry Emdur & Kylie Gillies hit the front of the ratings battle on day 1 under executive producer Adam Boland in a 3 month trial. Back in 2007 the show had in-house working title “Kill the Kerri-Anne-Show” and was also up against 9am with David & Kim.

It did just that, and then some, winning from the very first day and is yet to lose a year against all-comers: The Circle, Mornings, Studio 10 and Today Extra. Since 2010 it has been steered by Executive Producer Sarah Stinson.

On Instagram Larry Emdur wrote, “Number 1 for 12 years !! That’s a very very rare and very very cool achievement in TV land. I’m super proud of our awesome team who “bring it” each and every day, thank you guys for giving Kylie all the big words in the scripts.

“Kylie, you are a fascinating and incredible TV wife. Everyday at 9am we get married and every day at 11:31am we get divorced and during those 2.5hours we laugh together, we laugh at each other, we poke fun at other people and we poke fun at each other and sometimes we disagree, sometimes we argue, but it’s fantastic to know that our relationship is strong enough to withstand even the wildest of arguments like….why the Kardashians even exist.

“Who knows Kylie, if Chan7 sorts out some zimmer frame access we could be doing this for another 12 years …. To our audience, you peeps who keep us on air , thank you for being a huge part of this story. We know this is more about you than us so thank you for choosing to come and play with us .”

Amended.

Thursday night AFL was big for Seven last night with 622,000 viewers, more than half of whom were in Melbourne.

That was higher than anything on the network outside of the 6pm news and pushed the network to a clear win.

MasterChef Australia was the top entertainment show, winning its slot at 663,000 and topping the demos.

Seven network dominated Thursday with 38.4% then Nine 21.8%, 10 18.9%, ABC 13.9% and SBS 7.1%.

Seven News was #1 with 994,000 / 918,000. The Chase  drew 602,000 / 377,000 then Home and Away (575,000 in 4 cities), and Britain’s Got Talent (303,000).

Nine News (880,000 / 826,000) was best for Nine followed by A Current Affair (678,000), Hot Seat (521,000 / 313,000) and in select cities: NRL (309,000), RBT (170,000), Paramedics (152,000) and Kings Cross ER (124,000).

The Project drew 403,000 /252,000 for 10 then 10 News First (379,000), Taboo (309,000) and Celebrity Name Game (223,000). Law & Order: SVU was 145,000.

ABC News (623,000), 7:30 (376,000), Escape from the City (343,000), Sammy J (307,000), The Drum (187,000) and Press (127,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (193,000), The Handmaid’s Tale (156,000) and SBS World News (113,000).

Bluey topped multichannels on 236,000 once more.

The Morning Show: 118,000 / 63,000
Today Extra: 90,000 / 49,000
Studio 10: 74,000 / 64,000 / 35,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 13 June 2019

GEM pulled an impressive 10.3% share last night thanks to the ICC Cricket World Cup.

The event from the UK drew up to 356,000 metro viewers, easily topping multichannels and helping Nine to win the night in network share.

Surprisingly, The Chase was the top entertainment show of the night at 644,000 / 427,000.

Home & Away, which ran from 7pm – 8:30pm drew 597,000, pipping MasterChef Australia (564,000), 7:30 (519,000) and RBT (516,000). 10’s show still topped the demos.

Later The Handmaid’s Tale returned with 262,000 averaged across two episodes and improved SBS share.

Nine network won Thursday with 30.9% then Seven 29.5%, 10 17.0%, ABC 14.3% and SBS 8.3%.

Nine News (911,000 / 894,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (727,000), Hot Seat (528,000 / 348,000) plus Paramedics (396,000), and King’s Cross ER (281,000),

Seven News was #1 with 1.02m / 964,000 for Seven. The Front Bar was 440,000 and Britain’s Got Talent was 421,000.

The Project drew 458,000 / 279,000 then 10 News First (405,000), MasterChef Masterclass (366,000), Celebrity Name Game (234,000), and a Five Bedrooms replay (133,000).

ABC News (662,000),  Escape from the City (408,000), The Drum (212,000), Press (143,000) and Would I Lie to You? (133,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (195,000), SBS World News (122,000) and Mastermind (99,000)

The Morning Show: 129,000 / 79,000.
Today Extra: 92,000 / 61,000
Studio 10: 58,000 / 54,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 6 June 2019

TCN9 will stage its annual Gold Telethon on Monday, raising funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.

David Campbell will host the broadcast from 9am with network faces to include personalities from Today, Today Extra, Doctor Doctor, The Block, The Voice, Lego Masters, Married at First Sight, Travel Guides, Love Island and more.

Nine Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Marks, said, “Now in its tenth year, the Gold Telethon promises to be a day full of fun, entertainment and surprises. The staff at the Sydney Children’s Hospital work tirelessly to support sick kids and their families across New South Wales and Australia, and this will be a day for viewers to dig deep and show their support for such a worthwhile cause.

“I am again humbled by the hard work of everyone involved, including those behind the scenes and the on-air talent. With the generosity of major partners and the community, we aim to raise more than six million dollars in this year’s Gold Telethon.”

This annual telethon extravaganza has raised more than $42 million over the past decade, and to celebrate its 10th year everyone is invited to the biggest pyjama party on television.

Today Extra’s David Campbell will host the all-day broadcast, along with 10-year-old Ollie who returns as the courageous face of the Gold Telethon for 2019. Viewers fell in love with Ollie and his indomitable spirit last year, learning of his battle with a rare illness called VACTERL association, which resulted in a foot amputation at the age of five and over 30 major operations including open heart surgery.

Joining them throughout the day are Nine’s favourite personalities including TODAY’s Deb Knight, Georgie Gardner and Richard Wilkins, Today Extra’s Sonia Kruger, Weekend Today’s Jayne Azzopardi, Wide World of Sports’ James Bracey, as well as Peter Overton, Cameron Williams, Belinda Russell, Davina Smith and Dimity Clancy from Nine News.

The Voice superstar coaches Delta Goodrem, Boy George, Kelly Rowland and Guy Sebastian will hit the telethon stage, along with The Voice 2019 artists Prinnie Stevens, Jesse Teinake, Kristie Mercer, Chriddy Black, Tannah and Luke Zancanaro, and Kim Sheehy. Country music star Amber Lawrence will perform and chart-topping artist Stan Walker will sing his new single, live.

Also joining the fun are family favourites Jimmy Giggle and The Wiggles, Lego Masters champions Henry and Cade who will tackle some exciting challenges, and illusionists The Blackties weaving their spellbinding magic.

A host of familiar Nine stars will support the appeal by taking viewers’ donations on the phone. They include The Block’s Scott Cam, Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer and Hayden and Sara, Love Islands’ Sophie Monk and Tayla Damir, Doctor Doctor’s Tina Bursill, Chloe Bayliss and Belinda Bromilow, and the Fren family from Travel Guides.

Married at First Sight’s Michael will aim to raise $20,000 with a personal pledge that will see his wife, Martha, cutting off his luscious locks for the worthy cause. Joining them to show their support will be fellow MAFS participants Nic, Elizabeth, and Cam and Jules.

Netballers Kiera Austin and Jaime-Lee Price from the Giants will lend a hand, as well as stars from the NRL including Martin Taupau from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Throughout the day there will be remarkable stories of inspiration and hope, including a brave 15-year-old boy affected by an extremely rare disorder called Dyrk1a Syndrome; a resilient six-year-old girl mastering her new myoelectric arm; and the courageous young boy battling a rare form of acute myeloid leukaemia who isn’t about to let life’s challenges get him down.

There will also be regular live crosses to Today’s Steve Jacobs and A Current Affair’s Sylvia Jeffreys at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick.

Viewers can donate on the day by calling 1800 244 537, texting GOLD to 0477 333 555, or visiting the Gold Telethon website.

9am Monday on Nine (Sydney) and 9Now.

Thursday night was an easy win for Seven, dominating all primetime slots except a win at 7pm.

Home and Away was nonetheless again the top entertainment drawcard at 638,000 just pipping MasterChef Australia on 633,000 -although 10’s show topped the demos.

Later The Front Bar was 479,000 of which 302,000 were in Melbourne alone.

9GEM coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup lifted its share, and averaged 142,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 32.8% then Nine 26.6%, 10 18.7% and SBS 6.3%.

Seven News was #1 at 1.01m / 988,000 for Seven. The Chase drew 590,000 / 383,000.  Britain’s Got Talent drew 430,000.

Nine News led for Nine on 871,000 / 852,000 followed by A Current Affair 733,000. Hot Seat was 522,000 / 333,000 then in select cities Thursday Night NRL (328,000), RBT (235,000), Paramedics (199,000) and King’s Cross (169,000).

The Project drew 436,000 / 256,000 for 10 followed by 10 News First (378,000), Ambulance Australia (370,000), Celebrity Name Game (232,000) and Law & Order: SVU (184,000).

ABC News (646,000), 7:30 (506,000), Escape from the City (418,000), Sammy J (326,000), The Drum (197,000), Press (197,000) and Would I Lie to You? (151,000) comprised ABC’s night.

On SBS it was Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (187,000), SBS World News (135,000), Mastermind (100,000) and Chimerica (69,000 / 48,000).

Bluey topped the multichannels again at 214,000.

The Morning Show: 129,000 / 80,000
Today Extra: 90,000 / 46,000
Studio 10: 58,000 / 48,000 / 39,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 30 May 2019

Recent comments by Today Extra commentator Prue MacSween around Nick Kyrgios’ Greek heritage drew headlines and last night led to scrutiny on Media Watch.

Two weeks ago MacSween commented on the tennis player’s on court bad behaviour at the Italian Open.

“He should be banned for a couple of years at least. I mean, this guy should join a circus. He’s a clown. He has no ability to handle pressure …” she said.

“He should have been slapped as a child. He’s a spoilt little Greek brat who’s probably being treated like a Prince …

“He is a little creep and I’m sad to say he’s Australian.”

When Ben Fordham countered with, “Well, I don’t think it has got anything to do with him being Greek,” MacSween began to retract. Sort of.

“I love Greeks. I will say I love the Greeks … But I’m just saying the Greeks do spoil their kids a bit?” she replied.

She later added, “And my apologies to the Greeks. I love souvlaki and I like the Greeks.”

After she was accused of casual racism on social media she also responded on Twitter.

“Yasou! I know my words about Nick Kyrgios upset many Greeks and I apologise if I have done so. I love the Greek people and have many Greek friends who love my sense of humour. If you didn’t see the humour in it, I apologise,” she said.

After her comments on Sunrise around Indigenous children caused a furore in March 2018, Seven has never used MacSween again. But Media Watch highlighted several other comments on Today Extra, 2GB and the Sydney Morning Herald.

Paul Barry last night concluded, “…Nine have continued to use her as a regular guest. Proving that in the ratings game, almost anything goes, however toxic, personal and divisive it may be.”

The Front Bar has drawn its best ever numbers on a winning Thursday for Seven. The show drew 512,000 viewers, of which 339,000 were in Melbourne. That was up on last week’s 464,000.

MasterChef Australia topped the entertainment shows and the demos at 680,000, also up on last Thursday.

Aside from MasterChef and ACA earlier, the night went all Seven’s way.

Seven network won Thursday with 32.6% then Nine 26.0%, 10 19.9%, ABC 15.4% and SBS 6.0%.

Seven News topped the night with 995,000 / 953,000 then Home and Away (611,000), The Chase (589,000 / 387,000), and later, Britain’s Got Talent  (451,000).

Nine News (928,000 / 883,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (697,000), Hot Seat (550,000 / 327,000) then in various cities Thursday Night NRL (360,000), RBT (258,000), Paramedics (238,000) and Kings Cross ER (168,000).

The Project drew 488,000 / 268,000 for 10 then Ambulance Australia (400,000), 10 News First (389,000), Celebrity Name Game (243,000) and Law & Order: SVU (219,000).

ABC News (653,000) was best for ABC followed by 7:30 (502,000), Escape from the City (411,000), Sammy J (291,000), Press (208,000), The Drum (181,000) and Would I Lie to You? (148,000).

On SBS it was Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (168,000), SBS World News (127,000), Mastermind (117,000) and Chimerica (101,000 / 87,000).

Bluey was best at 182,000 on multichannels once more.

The Morning Show: 126,000 / 70,000
Today Extra: 80,000 / 49,000
Studio 10: 51,000 / 45,000 / 37,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 23 May 2019

Seven dominated viewing last night while MasterChef was the top entertainment drawcard.  Nine improved without its Footy Show albatross and Eurovision lifted SBS.

MasterChef drew 646,000 and topped the demos ahead of Home and Away (627,000 from 7pm), and 7:30 on 545,000. A Masterclass later drew 415,000.

The Front Bar was 464,000 -just 2,000 up on last week- meaning it had no real lift without The Footy Show against it. Nine ran procedural repeats in place of its former AFL show.

The Eurovision Song Contest replaying Wednesday’s semi-final was 231,000 for SBS.

Seven network won Thursday with 30.2% then Nine 24.5%, 10 18.6%, ABC 18.2% and SBS 8.4%.

Seven News was #1 with 941,000 / 900,000. The Chase pulled 537,000 / 349,000 and Britain’s Got Talent was 423,000.

Nine News (903,000 / 851,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (731,000), Hot Seat (537,000 / 311,000) and in select cities Thursday Night NRL (339,000), RBT (233,000), Paramedics (184,000) and Kings Cross ER (157,00).

The Project drew 460,000 / 427,000 for 10 then 10 News First (405,000), Celebrity Name Game (258,000) and Law & Order: SVU (211,000).

ABC News (679,000) was best for ABC. In preliminary figures 7:30 was 545,000 then Escape from the City (479,000), Doctor Foster (274,000), The Drum (227,000) and Would I Lie to You? (188,000).

On SBS it was Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (201,000), SBS World News (132,000) and Mastermind (101,000).

Renewed Bluey topped multichannels at 196,000.

The Morning Show: 119,000 / 81,000
Today Extra: 92,000 / 51,000
Studio 10: 53,000 / 50,000 / 32,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 16 May 2019.

The final Footy Show drew 136,000 for Nine, 78,000 of whom were in Melbourne.

That was a lift on its preceding week but nowhere near the numbers flocking to Seven’s rival Front Bar at 462,000.  308,000 of those were in Melbourne in the same slot, reiterating that the audience had made the call on Nine’s revamp. Late last night the network followed suit.

MasterChef Australia won its slot with 640,000 and topped the demos followed by 419,000 for the first MasterClass of the season.

ABC News had a timeslot win at 691,000.

Seven network won the night with a 32.9% share then Nine 23.2%, 10 19.4%, ABC 16.5% and SBS 7.9%.

Seven News was #1 with 1.03m / 1.01m for Seven then Home & Away (617,000). The Chase drew 583,000 / 371,000 and Britain’s Got Talent was 457,000.

Nine News (890,000 / 866,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (682,000). Hot Seat was 506,000 / 293,000 and in select markets Thursday Night NRL (318,000), RBT (275,000) and Lethal Weapon (74,000).

The Project drew 456,000 / 267,000 for 10. 10 News First was 400,000 then Pointless (213,000) and Law & Order: SVU (183,000).

7:30 (600,000), Escape from the City (442,000), Doctor Foster (235,000), The Drum (205,000) and Would I Lie to You? (185,000) comprised ABC’s remaining line-up.

On SBS it was Secrets of Britain (258,000 / 255,000), Project Blue Book (133,000), SBS World News (130,000) and Mastermind (96,000).

Bluey topped multichannels at 182,000 as usual.

The Morning Show: 188,000 / 74,000
Today Extra: 113,000 / 67,000
Studio 10: 54,000 / 51,000 / 35,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 9 May 2019

With 2 big reality shows from 7:30 – 11pm, last night really should have been 10’s to win, but it was not to be with Bachelor unable to gather up enough fans to stop Seven claiming the night. Even on primary share it had to settle for third.

MasterChef Australia topped the entertainment shows at 680,000 and led the demos while Bachelor in Paradise concluded with 454,000 and 417,000 for its Tell-All reunion.

Bachelor was behind Seven’s Front Bar / Britain’s Got Talent combo from about 9 – 9:50pm but led from that point onwards, with its audience nevertheless loyal to the end.

At 427,000 viewers Seven’s Front Bar absolutely slaughtered Nine’s Footy Show on just 97,000. How can this continue?

Seven network won the night at 31.2%, then Nine 24.5%, 10 21.3%, ABC 15.6% and SBS 7.4%.

Seven News was #1 at 988,000 / 953,000 for Seven then Home and Away (610,000), The Chase (549,000 / 333,000), The Front Bar (427,000) and Britain’s Got Talent (373,000).

Nine News (874,000 / 833,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (664,000), Hot Seat (468,000 / 273,000), Thursday Night NRL (417,000 in 2 cities), RBT (223,000 in 3 cities), and The Footy Show (97,000).

The Project drew 443,000 / 245,000, 10 News First was 405,000 and Pointless was 191,000 for 10.

On ABC it was ABC News (682,000), 7:30 (546,000), Escape from the City (423,000), Sammy J (296,000), Doctor Foster (223,000), Would I Lie to You? (201,000) and The Drum (172,000).

Secrets of Britain (273,000 / 218,000) led for SBS then SBS World News (130,000) and Project Blue Book (106,000).

Bluey topped multichannels again at 172,000.

The Morning Show: 127,000 / 82,000
Today Extra: 93,000 / 50,000
Studio 10: 57,000 / 53,000 / 33,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 2 May 2019

Seven has a shot at winning the week, now trailing Nine by just 0.2% with two more nights to come.

That’s due to MAFS screening on 3 rather than 4 nights and the lure of AFL at the back of the week.

Last night Thursday Night AFL drew 675,000 viewers, including on 7mate.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment show of the night at 579,000 and topped 2 demos.

Seven Network won Thursday with 36.0% then Nine 24.9%, 10 17.4%, ABC 14.7% and SBS 7.1%.

Seven News was #1 with 884,000 / 837,000 for Seven. Home & Away was 554,000 in 4 cities then The Chase (518,000 / 343,000) and Better Homes & Gardens (224,000 in 4 cities). Movie: Blended was 120,000 in 3 cities.

Nine News (861,000 / 853,000) led for Nine then A Current Affair (548,000 in 4 cities), Hot Seat (459,000 / 267,000), Thursday Night NRL (423,000 in 2 cities) plus Paramedics (224,000 in 3 cities) and New Amsterdam (144,000 / 121,000 in 3 cities).

ABC News (568,000), Budget 2019 (412,000), 7:30 (393,000), Escape from the City (329,000) The Drum (194,000) and Informer (147,000) comprised ABC.

The Project (394,000 / 207,000), 10 News First (357,000), Montreal Comedy Festival (302,000) and Pointless (183,000) comprised 10’s remaining shows.

On SBS it was Splendour & Misery (166,000), Project Blue Book (163,000) and SBS World News (115,000).

Bluey again topped multichannels at 194,000.

The Morning Show: 116,000 / 58,000
Today Extra: 83,000 / 55,000
Studio 10: 67,000 / 45,000 /

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 5 April 2019

The Today show is headed to North Queensland as the region recovers from severe floods and drought.

Georgie Gardner, Deb Knight, Tom Steinfort, Stevie Jacobs and Brooke Boney will visit will broadcast from Airlie Beach, Townsville and Palm Cove, while Today Extra‘s Sonia Kruger and Richard Wilkins will also broadcast from Palm Cove.

Georgie Gardner said: “The images of devastating drought and floods in Queensland were nothing short of heartbreaking. The Today Show wants to bring the of rest of the country up-to-date with how Queenslanders are faring and drive home the message that tourism in the affected areas has never been more important.”

Deborah Knight said: “North Queensland is the jewel in the Sunshine State’s crown; it seems everywhere you look is stunning scenery. Tourism is crucial and we’re keen to spread the word that the region is back in business. We want all Australians to consider Queensland in their holiday plans this year, and make sure we help out struggling tourism operators.”

Tom Steinfort added, “The scale of the flooding was awful but my lasting memory of the disaster is the spirit of community in Townsville and the way everyone wanted to help each other.”

Viewers are invited to attend broadcasts with cash giveaways, free breakfast and live performances

Wednesday, April 10: Today at Airlie Beach Lagoon
Thursday, April 11: Today at Townsville (Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club at Strand Park)
Friday, April 12: Today & Today Extra at Palm Cove (Williams Esplanade Reserve) and Stevie Jacobs at Palm Cove

Monday, April 15 – Stevie Jacobs in Port Douglas
Tuesday, April 16 – Stevie in Charters Towers
Wednesday, April 17 – Stevie in Magnetic Island
Thursday, April 18 – Stevie in Bowen
Friday, April 19 – Stevie in the Whitsundays

AFL has again proved a boon for Seven. The only time the network was not leading last night was between 6:30 – 7:30pm.

AFL averaged 627,000 viewers, including with 7mate, and topped the younger demos.

Gogglebox was the top entertainment show of the night at 584,000, up on last week and topping 25-54 demos.

ABC’s second How to Sell a Massacre was 458,000, down on part one which was 595,000.

Seven network won Thursday with 35.4% then Nine 24.8%, 10 17.4%, ABC 14.8% and SBS 7.6%.

Seven News was #1 with 853,000 / 715,000. The Chase was 487,000 / 338,000 then, Home & Away (383,000 including late screening), Better Homes & Gardens (331,000 in 3 cities) and movie: The Blind Side (189,000 in 3 cities).

Nine News (803,000 / 789,000) was best for Nine then A Current Affair (478,000 in 4 cities), Thursday Night NRL (456,000) and Hot Seat (431,000 / 278,000). Also in select cities were RBT (197,000), NRL Golden Point (162,000) and New Amsterdam (142,000).

Outside of Gogglebox, The Project drew 355,000 / 238,000, then 10 News First (372,000), Show Me the Movie! (307,000), Hughesy We Have a Problem (249,000) and Pointless (195,000).

ABC News (596,000), 7:30 (517,000), Sammy J (324,000), The Drum (199,000), and Informer (147,000) comprised ABC’s other shows.

On SBS it was Project Blue Book (207,000 / 181,000), Great British Royal Ships (183,000) and SBS World News (122,000).

7TWO’s Father Brown topped multichannels at 166,000.

The Morning Show: 138,000 / 91,000
Today Extra: 94,000 / 57,000
Studio 10: 46,000 / 44,000 / 31,000

OzTAM Overnights: Thursday 28 March 2019

An awkward interview with PM Scott Morrison may have lifted the first half of The Project from 211,000 last week to 387,000 last night, but more people watched the second half without him, at 434,000.

10 only had short notice to promote the event, but is to be commended for screening it ad-free.

But Thursday Night AFL completely dominated viewing last night with an impressive 728,000 viewers, from 7pm it was enough to win its slot and top the demos.

It defeated 7:30 on 468,000, Thursday Night NRL (411,000 in 2 cities) and Show Me the Movie on 293,000.

The AFL was so big it helped Seven Network to its biggest share in survey this year at 36.8%, ahead of Nine 24.3%, 10 19.2%, ABC 13.2% and SBS 6.4%.

Seven News was #1 at 887,000 / 742,000. The Chase was 480,000 / 310,000, and screening in select cities were Home & Away (338,000), Better Homes & Gardens (188,000) and movie: Salt (148,000).

Nine News led for Nine on 775,000 / 773,000 then A Current Affair (481,000 in 4 cities). Hot Seat was 429,000 / 278,000, and screening in select cities were RBT (171,000), Thursday Night Golden Point (156,000) and New Amsterdam (122,000).

Gogglebox remained the top entertainment show at 567,000 for 10. 10 News First was 352,000 , a repeat of Hughesy We Have a Problem was 269,000 and Pointless was 198,000.

ABC News (602,000), Escape from the City (366,000), Sammy J (268,000), Informer (144,000) and The Drum (164,000) comprised ABCs other shows. The Tunnel was just 56,000.

On SBS it was Jumbo Jet (189,000), Great British Royal Ships (167,000), SBS World News (104,000) and Trust Me (75,000).

7TWO’s Father Brown led multichannels, blessed with 164,000.

The Morning Show: 110,000 / 59,000
Today Extra: 98,000 / 64,000
Studio 10: 64,000 / 52,000 / 40,000