Channel 4 have confirmed they’re axing costly reality TV present Rise and Fall which was created as a rival for the BBC‘s The Traitors.
Regardless of 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 likewise featured two teams of individuals in a single area competing to get maintain of a giant money jackpot.
However following very disappointing viewing figures after it aired in March final 12 months the community have now revealed it has been axed.
A TV insider advised The Sun: ‘This may not come to a shock to anybody inside the TV trade as Rise and Fall is broadly thought of to be a really pricey 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
Regardless of the programme, which was hosted by Greg James (middle), 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 lately however there have been excessive hopes it’d faucet into a number of the vitality of The Traitors which was an on the spot 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 Might had a 4.48% audience share, which is the worst four-week figure in the channels 41 year history.
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 mentioned: ‘Rise and Fall was an excellent present that we have been very happy with and attracted robust audiences.
‘However Channel 4 is all concerning the new and we wish to make area for the subsequent nice new actuality concept.
‘We wish to thank Greg and the proficient staff who made such a vastly enjoyable and revolutionary present.’
The sequence is a recreation about what it takes to get to the highest – methods to win energy, methods to preserve maintain of it and methods to use it to affect others.
Following very disappointing viewing figures after the 18-episodes aired in March final 12 months 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.
Whereas a few of them had all the ability as Rulers within the Penthouse, the remainder labored as Grafters within the Basement, build up the prize fund that solely a Ruler may win.
Following 18 episodes of triumphant rises, brutal falls and laborious graft, simply six Rulers remained on the high – Matt, Moses, Eddy, Rossi, Ramona and Sydney.
Within the ultimate, the Rulers needed to depend on the Grafters and returning fallen Rulers to safe their seat within the ultimate Purple Room.
Eddy Fulford was topped the primary winner of the Channel 4 sequence earlier this 12 months.
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 advised he could be taking house the prize cash of £85,610.
On successful, Eddy mentioned: ‘Thanks a lot, I am speechless in the intervening time… I feel I want a pint of champagne…
The sequence is a recreation about what it takes to get to the highest – methods to win energy, methods to preserve maintain of it and methods 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 recreation as an analogy for all times. It has proven me that gradual and regular wins the race, you do not at all times should be canine eat canine on this world…
‘I by no means did nicely in school, by no means been high of the category and this seems like I am high of the category. Oh my God!’
Runner-up Sydney mentioned: ‘I am simply hoping when my daughter watches this again she’s happy with me.
‘However, you recognize what, Eddy deserves to win and he is proved it throughout. I’m so so completely happy for him to win.’
