Channel 4 axes ‘vastly costly flop’
Channel 4 have confirmed they’re axing costly actuality TV present Rise and Fall which was created as a rival for the BBC‘s The Traitors.
Despite the programme, which was hosted by Greg James, costing hundreds of thousands to make it is not going to be returning for a second sequence.
The 18-episode present got here from the identical manufacturing firm as The Traitors, Studio Lambert, and in addition featured two teams of individuals in a single area competing to get maintain of a big money jackpot.
But following very disappointing viewing figures after it aired in March final yr the community have now revealed it has been axed.
A TV insider informed The Sun: ‘This will not come to a shock to anybody throughout the TV trade as Rise and Fall is broadly thought-about to be a really expensive flop.
Channel 4 have confirmed they’re axing costly actuality TV present Rise and Fall which was created as a rival for the BBC’s The Traitors
Despite the programme, which was hosted by Greg James (heart), costing hundreds of thousands to make it is not going to be returning for a second sequence
‘It is without doubt one of the most expensive productions Channel 4 have aired in recent times however there have been excessive hopes it’d faucet into a number of the power of The Traitors which was an immediate hit when it aired in 2022.
‘There was a small likelihood that they may have had one other stab at making Rise and Fall successful, however within the present local weather C4 cannot justify shelling out hundreds of thousands on a challenge that’s unlikely to get the viewing figures.’
Channel 4 has been hit by falling advert revenues over the previous few years and in May had a 4.48% viewers share, which is the worst four-week determine within the channels 41 yr historical past.
Bosses have already axed the likes of SAS Who Dares Wins, it is solely cleaning soap Hollyoaks and daytime present Steph’s Pack Lunch.
A spokeswoman for Channel 4 stated: ‘Rise and Fall was an excellent present that we have been very pleased with and attracted robust audiences.
‘But Channel 4 is all in regards to the new and we need to make area for the subsequent nice new actuality thought.
‘We wish to thank Greg and the gifted workforce who made such a vastly enjoyable and modern present.’
The sequence is a sport about what it takes to get to the highest – tips on how to win energy, tips on how to maintain maintain of it and tips on how to use it to affect others.
Following very disappointing viewing figures after the 18-episodes aired in March final yr the community have now revealed it has been axed
Over a month, 16 members of the general public started the sport to compete to win as much as £100,000.
While a few of them had all the facility as Rulers within the Penthouse, the remaining labored as Grafters within the Basement, increase the prize fund that solely a Ruler may win.
Following 18 episodes of triumphant rises, brutal falls and arduous graft, simply six Rulers remained on the prime – Matt, Moses, Eddy, Rossi, Ramona and Sydney.
In the ultimate, the Rulers needed to depend on the Grafters and returning fallen Rulers to safe their seat within the last Red Room.
Eddy Fulford was topped the primary winner of the Channel 4 sequence earlier this yr.
The software program gross sales supervisor from Devon emerged victorious after reaching the ultimate two with West Lothian supply driver Sydney.
Eddy gave Sydney a hug as his title was referred to as and he was informed he can be taking house the prize cash of £85,610.
On profitable, Eddy stated: ‘Thank you a lot, I’m speechless in the mean time… I believe I would like a pint of champagne…
The sequence is a sport about what it takes to get to the highest – tips on how to win energy, tips on how to maintain maintain of it and tips on how to use it to affect others
Bosses have already axed the likes of SAS Who Dares Wins, it is solely cleaning soap Hollyoaks and daytime present Steph’s Pack Lunch
‘I have a look at this sport as an analogy for all times. It has proven me that sluggish and regular wins the race, you do not all the time should be canine eat canine on this world…
‘I by no means did effectively at college, by no means been prime of the category and this appears like I’m prime of the category. Oh my God!’
Runner-up Sydney stated: ‘I’m simply hoping when my daughter watches this again she’s pleased with me.
‘But, what, Eddy deserves to win and he is proved it during. I’m so so blissful for him to win.’
