It seems the current casting trend among Australian reality TV shows but this writer firmly believes putting inherently 'nasty' characters in a program cycle can either be ratings gold or completely polarising to the audience.
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AIRDATE: Bondi Rescue returns for 11th Season on TEN | @ChannelTen
ProgrammingThe Bondi Rescue lifeguards are household names in Australia and around the world. The combination of their larrikin humour and their second-to-none life savings skills has captured the attention of millions of viewers worldwide, and while they think they have seen it all, this summer will get their pulses racing.
Seven gets back in the water with new reality competition Cannonball | @Channel7
NewsThe Seven Network has confirmed it has commissioned ITV Studios Australia to produce an Australian version of Cannonball.
RECAP: The Real Housewives of Melbourne return with Season 3 | @Foxtel @RHOMelbourne
RecapThe Real Housewives of Melbourne are back. Now in it’s third season, and certified as an overseas success after airing in the US and UK, the ladies are back to drink champagne, fight, go on unnecessary holidays, rinse and repeat.
INTERVIEW: Dicko embraces the Happy Judge for AGT | @Channel9 #GotTalentAU
InterviewsVariety show Australia’s Got Talent has had mixed fortunes on our TVs. It launched on the Seven network in 2007 and lasted for six seasons before being picked up by Channel Nine.
Feisty lawyers top leaderboard to oust MKR's Odd Couple | @MyKitchenRules #LegalEagles
RecapGianni and Zana's Montenegrin menu outshines the lacklustre efforts served up by Queenslanders Cheryl and Matt
Seven developing local version of Partner Swapping series Seven Year Switch | @Channel7
NewsThe Seven Network has confirmed it plans to create an Australian version of a controversial US dating series which sees four couples on the brink of separation embark on a daring new social experiment in an attempt to save their marriage.
INTERVIEW: Dave Hughes finds Australia's Got Talent | @Channel9 @DHughesy
InterviewsAs the new host of Australia’s Got Talent, Dave Hughes is well aware of how tough it is to be a young performer getting judged.
AIRDATE - Hatch, Match & Dispatch on ABCTV | @ABCTV
ProgrammingNarrated by Marta Dusseldorp, Hatch, Match & Dispatch steps inside the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM), for an intimate look at the milestones that unite us all.
AIRDATE: The Farmer Wants a Wife | @Channel9 @Sam_McClymont
ProgrammingIn her first television presenting role, Sam McClymont from one Australia’s most popular country music groups, The McClymonts, will guide the six lovelorn farmers on their quest to find a wife.