The Bachelorette still struggling in the ratings, but does slightly better than Wednesday’s numbers 

The Bachelorette recorded its worst TV ratings of all time during Wednesday’s episode.

But there might be a glimmer of hope for the longrunning dating series, which bounced back from the record low numbers to finish slightly higher on Thursday.

Thursday’s episode took in 314,000 metropolitan viewers, which, while still pitifully low, was a step up from Wednesday’s abysmal 253,000.

Despite the slight increase, the future of the Channel 10 dating series that once garnered close to one-million viewers remains bleak.

Last night’s 314,000 is still well below the premiere’s 397,000 viewers and last Thursday’s 345,000.

The ratings are so dire that several TV experts have suggested cancellation is inevitable.

Low point: Thursday’s episode took in 314,000 viewers, which, while still pitifully low, was a step up from Wednesday’s abysmal 253,000 – the lowest numbers in series historu

In the key demos, the series placed second for the night in the 16-39 age group and fourth 18-49 

The Bachelorette was soundly beaten by Home and Away, Gogglebox, The Chase Australia, RBT, Hot Seat, The Project, Foreign Correspondent and Sammy J.

It was overall another tough night for 10, with only Gogglebox recording competitive ratings figures with 505,000 metropolitan viewers.

Almost dead last in primetime: The Bachelorette was beaten in the ratings last night by Home and Away, Gogglebox, The Chase Australia, RBT, Hot Seat, The Project, Foreign Correspondent and Sammy J

The series placed first in the 16-39 and 18-49 demos and second in the 25-54 age bracket.

The 10 network took in an audience share of 19.9%. 

That was enough for third behind Nine (27.6%) and Seven (27.9%). 

Flagship program: Gogglebox has seemingly been the only saving grace for 10, taking in 505,000 viewers for Thursday night. Pictured is Gogglebox Australia stars Keith and Lee