Horror ratings for The Project: Viewers abandon new line-up as the divisive talk show is beaten by Channel 10’s 5pm news bulletin four nights in a row
Viewers appear to be less than impressed with the new The Project line-up after Sam Taunton, Michael Hing and Sarah Harris joined the show.
According to The Australian, the current affairs program was beaten by Channel 10’s 5pm news bulletin four nights in a row last week.
The news bulletin beat the divisive talk show in the ratings from Tuesday through to Friday.
Horror ratings for The Project: Viewers abandon new line-up as the divisive talk show is beaten by Channel 10’s 5pm news bulletin four nights in a row. Pictured host Sarah Harris
Sarah joined the program as host alongside Waleed Aly following Carrie Bickmore’s departure in October.
Comedians Sam and Michael were later revealed as Peter Helliar’s replacements.
Peter announced he was leaving The Project in November and explained he decided to quit following the departure of his co-host Carrie.
According to The Australian, the current affairs program was beaten by Channel 10’s 5pm news bulletin four nights in a row last week. Pictured host Waleed Aly
‘Carrie, you recently said that you are glad you’re leaving The Project while you still love it and I still love the show. I really do,’ he explained.
‘The Project means a lot to me. It’s done amazing things for me. I interviewed Luke Skywalker once… and I look forward to see what the show is in the future.’
Lisa Wilkinson also announced she was quitting The Project effective immediately in November.
Sam Taunton and Michael Hing recently joined Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris, Hamish Macdonald and Georgie Tunny on the panel following a mass exodus. All pictured
The embattled TV presenter made the shock admission at the end of an episode, leaving viewers stunned.
‘I have decided it’s time to reprioritise a few things in my life,’ the TV veteran began alongside co-hosts Hamish Macdonald and The Bachelor’s Laura Byrne.
‘And after almost 15 years of the early alarm of breakfast TV, and now another five years here at The Project desk, I’m looking at how I want the coming years to play out both professionally and personally.’
Carrie Bickmore confirmed her departure in October while Peter announced he was leaving The Project in November. Both pictured
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