The nightly news battle continues to dominate the daily broadcast numbers, with Seven and Nine trading blows for the top spot across the nation. Tuesday delivered a tight race, with Seven coming out on top.
Total People TV Ratings
In the overall overnight numbers, the major networks secured the largest audiences with their evening bulletins and early evening game shows.
Seven’s Seven News recorded a total TV national reach of 2,294,000, a total TV national audience of 1,522,000 and a BVOD audience of 193,000.
Nine’s 9News recorded a total TV national reach of 2,081,000, a total TV national audience of 1,360,000 and a BVOD audience of 223,000.
Nine’s Tipping Point Australia recorded a total TV national reach of 1,625,000, a total TV national audience of 895,000 and a BVOD audience of 143,000.
Nine’s A Current Affair recorded a total TV national reach of 1,559,000, a total TV national audience of 1,049,000 and a BVOD audience of 153,000.
Seven’s The Chase Australia recorded a total TV national reach of 1,498,000, a total TV national audience of 757,000 and a BVOD audience of 100,000.
Total people, Tuesday 26 May 2026
People 25-54
The critical 25 to 54 demographic saw a fiercely competitive split between the major commercial networks, with 10’s reality cooking format making a strong appearance in the top three.
Seven’s Seven News:
• Total TV national reach: 624,000
• National Audience: 390,000
• BVOD Audience: 94,000
Nine’s 9News:
• Total TV national reach: 620,000
• National Audience: 390,000
• BVOD Audience: 109,000
10’s MasterChef Australia Tue:
• Total TV national reach: 466,000
• National Audience: 285,000
• BVOD Audience: 52,000
Nine’s A Current Affair:
• Total TV national reach: 456,000
• National Audience: 289,000
• BVOD Audience: 76,000
Seven’s Home And Away:
• Total TV national reach: 443,000
• National Audience: 319,000
• BVOD Audience: 130,000
People 25-54, Tuesday 26 May 2026
People 16-39
Younger viewers favoured Nine’s news bulletin, while reality television and home renovation programs also drew considerable attention.
Nine’s 9News:
• Total TV national reach: 257,000
• National Audience: 152,000
• BVOD Audience: 52,000
Seven’s Seven News:
• Total TV national reach: 240,000
• National Audience: 140,000
• BVOD Audience: 46,000
10’s MasterChef Australia Tue:
• Total TV national reach: 199,000
• National Audience: 122,000
• BVOD Audience: 26,000
Seven’s My Reno Rules – Tue:
• Total TV national reach: 182,000
• National Audience: 95,000
• BVOD Audience: 28,000
Seven’s Home And Away:
• Total TV national reach: 178,000
• National Audience: 133,000
• BVOD Audience: 72,000
People 16-39, Tuesday 26 May 2026
Grocery Shoppers 18+
The primary buyers demographic closely mirrored the total people trends, with the evening news hours heavily dominating the reach.
Seven’s Seven News:
• Total TV national reach: 1,848,000
• National Audience: 1,229,000
• BVOD Audience: 157,000
Nine’s 9News:
• Total TV national reach: 1,659,000
• National Audience: 1,085,000
• BVOD Audience: 183,000
Nine’s Tipping Point Australia:
• Total TV national reach: 1,317,000
• National Audience: 740,000
• BVOD Audience: 118,000
Nine’s A Current Affair:
• Total TV national reach: 1,250,000
• National Audience: 842,000
• BVOD Audience: 126,000
Seven’s The Chase Australia:
• Total TV national reach: 1,208,000
• National Audience: 617,000
• BVOD Audience: 82,000
Grocery shoppers 18+, Tuesday 26 May 2026
Consolidated 7 TV Ratings: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Looking back at the previous week’s consolidated data, Seven’s Seven News retained its overall dominance. The broadcast gathered a total TV national reach of 2,274,000 and an average audience of 1,490,000.
Nine’s 9News followed closely, racking up a total TV national reach of 2,114,000 and an average audience of 1,362,000. Nine’s Tipping Point Australia also maintained a strong showing in the final numbers, achieving a reach of 1,602,000.
In prime-time entertainment, Seven’s Home And Away demonstrated immense pulling power on catch-up services. The long-running drama recorded a consolidated reach of 1,591,000, supported by a massive BVOD audience of 368,000 over the seven-day period.
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