Big Bash pulls 897,000 viewers as The Chase Australia audience falls in prime time

January 14, 2016 10:21

Seven’s decision to screen episodes of gameshow The Chase Australia in prime time has backfired with audiences down compared to its usual 5pm time slot.

The cast of gameshow The Chase Australia which drew 537,000 viewers last night.

Last night the game show managed 537,000 according to OzTam overnight metro ratings, down on last week when the game show was performing strongly in the 5pm slot with audiences around the 650,000 mark.

It came on a night when Ten’s Big Bash again dominated TV viewing pulling 897,000 for a match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Hobart Hurricanes in Adelaide.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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