Big Brother Returns Boosts Network 10 Share
My Kitchen Rules remains the top entertainment program, while the return of Big Brother secures second place in its timeslot, increasing Network 10's overall share.
Ratings Overview
- My Kitchen Rules semi-final won its timeslot with 1.01 million viewers nationally, leading its competitors by a comfortable margin.
- Big Brother premiered its wet season at Dreamworld with 774,000 viewers, ranking second and surpassing The Golden Bachelor, which attracted 708,000 viewers on Nine.
- Other notable shows include Spicks & Specks at 361,000 viewers, 60 Minutes with 619,000, Portrait Artist of the Year (553,000), The Girl Who Caught a Killer (549,000), and Ghosts Australia increasing to 492,000 viewers.
Demographic Success
Big Brother outperformed in key demographics, topping both the 16-39 and 25-54 age groups, reflecting strong appeal among younger and middle-aged viewers.
Other Network Ratings
- Nine News achieved 1.28 million viewers, with a late edition drawing 442,000.
- Social Media Murders attracted 189,000 viewers.
- On ABC, ABC News reached 888,000 viewers; The Forsytes and Grand Designs Australia followed with 304,000 and 192,000, respectively.
- For Network 10, 10 News had 289,000 viewers; NCIS: Tony & Ziva 210,000; and 10 News+ experienced a slight increase to 191,000 viewers.
Sunday's Network Winner
Seven Network topped Sunday ratings overall, yet Network 10 recorded an increase in share not seen for some time.
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"My Kitchen Rules semi final still won its slot at a cool 1.01m viewers in National TV Audience, well clear of competitors."
"Big Brother scored 774,000 for its very wet season launch back at Dreamworld, which is possibly only eclipsed by I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here as 2025 launches go for the network."
Author's summary: The return of Big Brother significantly boosted Network 10's ratings, placing second in its timeslot and outperforming key competitors, while My Kitchen Rules maintained its strong lead.