• 1.1 million tune in to The Block in Total TV
• 1 million watch My Kitchen Rules in Total TV
Total TV Ratings, September 19
1,199,000 watched Nine’s The Block where Kristy had set her sights firmly on Eliza and Liberty, up 40%.
1,025,000 viewed Seven’s My Kitchen Rules as Claudean and Anthony headed to the kitchen once again for their redemption round, up 26%.
899,000 saw Seven’s Home and Away as Kirby yearned for her best friend and Marilyn gave Roo an ultimatum, up 22%.
837,000 tuned into Seven’s RFDS where Wayne’s grief surrounding a sudden death resulted in dire consequences for his own health, up 63%.
Overnight TV Ratings, September 26
Primetime News
Seven News 914,000 (6:00pm) / 900,000 (6:30pm)
Nine News 713,000 (6:00pm) / 719,000 (6:30pm)
ABC News 584,000
10 News First 194,000 (5:00pm)/ 117,000 (6:00pm)
SBS World News 121,000 (6:30pm)/ 95,000 (7:00pm)
Daily Current Affairs
A Current Affair 669,000
7.30 426,000
The Project 168,000 (6:30pm) / 284,000 (7pm)
Breakfast TV
Sunrise 200,000
Today 189,000
News Breakfast 139,000
Seven won Tuesday night with a primary share of 23.6% and a network share of 32.8%. 7Mate has won multi channels with a 4.3% share.
432,000 began their evening in Summer Bay with Seven’s Home and Away as Dana saw an opportunity while Marilyn was evicted. Mali was in crisis over love and obligation. Before, 563,000 stayed on for My Kitchen Rules. South Australia’s Sonia and Marcus’ second go at their Instant restaurant saw them score a commanding 85 points to take them to the top of the leaderboard. “Last time we served stress on a plate. Tonight, we want to serve fun and love on a plate,” Marcus said. RFDS followed for 299,000 as Dolly Hardon’s charity drag night got underway. What was supposed to be a night of fun for the RFDS team and the community descended into chaos when a bad batch of MDMA was found to be doing the rounds. Ambulance: Code Red was up next for 101,000.
SEE ALSO: My Kitchen Rules 2023 Recap Episode 11: Sonia and Marcus blew the judges away
Nine’s A Current Affair (669,000) investigated apartment owners who were left with a $4.6 million defect bill and have backed calls for urgent reform to protect future homeowners. Then, 626,000 watched The Block. As 100 buyers descended on Charming St, Leah and Ash had a change of heart over their behaviour and friendship with Kristy and Brett. Meanwhile, Steph and Gian were awarded $50k after winning the Domain Listings Challenge. A repeat of Ray Warren: Calling Time followed for 91,000. The Wide World of Sports special presentation gave a unique insight into the life and career of one of Australia’s greatest broadcasters and characters, Ray Warren. Love Triangle then had 62,000 viewers engrossed in the drama as Patrick and Lisa took the other couples to task at a fiery couples’ party before the Love Triangle twist finally dropped — the other suitors moved in!
SEE ALSO: The Block Recap Episode 31: Leah and Ash have serious regrets
426,000 watched ABC’s 7.30 explore Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ resignation. Plus, the program looked at how health experts were warning a fentanyl influx would lead to a ‘disaster’ in Victoria and Tasmania’s Commission of Inquiry into the government’s responses to child sexual abuse has delivered its final report. 327,000 then watched Kitchen Cabinet. Over trout pasta, Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie explained the loneliness that comes from being in the eye of a political scandal and instructed Annabel Crabb in the art of clay target shooting at a Wodonga rifle range. 253,000 then tuned in for The Whiteley Art Scandal where evidence appeared to mount against the two men accused of creating fake Whiteleys – but a sensational piece of evidence casts doubt on the case. 155,000 also viewed Makers of Modern Australia.
On 10, The Project (168,000 6:30pm / 284,000 7pm) put the spotlight on Victorian Premier Andrews’ resignation, who said that after nine years in the job, it was the “honour and privilege” of his life. 2023 ARIA Award nominee, Kylie Minogue, also spoke with the panel via satellite to talk about her latest single Padam Padam. Shark Tank then followed for 216,000 as some strong pitches had the Sharks in stitches! First into the Tank was mum-of-two, Aami Mills with her baby-focused brand. With four out of the five Sharks having children, Aami was hoping that the odds were on her side when asking for $100,000 for a 10% stake in her eco-friendly cloth nappy business, Mimi & Co. Davie Fogarty teamed up with Jane Lu to share a $100,000 investment for 30% equity. Then, 325,000 sat down for The Cheap Seats where hosts Melanie Bracewell and Emma Holland were joined by Mel Tracina, Ed Kavalee and comedian Nath Valvo.
SEE ALSO: Shark Tank Australia 2023 Recap Episode 5: The Sharks go gaga over modern cloth nappy
The highest rating non-news show on SBS was Great British Railway Journeys with 144,000 tuning in to see Michael Portillo continue his post-war exploration of northwest England in Bradford, Shipley and Hebden Bridge. In Centenary Square in Bradford, Michael encountered Bradford’s literary giant, J.B. Priestley.
