JLP "axed"?

[Zcsund1234]

A really idiotic move. I’m glad he spoke out honestly and said it exactly as it was said. This is honestly a move that makes me lose a lot of respect for what has been my favourite television network for many years.

Australian survivor will struggle now, this was not the decision to make at all. It had a good run but in true Aussie tv fashion, they tried to fix what isn’t broken.

 

[T.R.]

Is it nasty to want King George to be host, just to watch @Brekkie have a breakdown.

That would be insufferable. He wouldn’t be capable of hosting something like this. It would be amateur hour. At least the name rumoured to be taking over, David Genat, sounds like he could be a somewhat decent replacement.

Budget cuts have a lot to do with it. The ratings thing isn’t a host issue it’s the whole format and themes, also you could tell the survivor franchise was in trouble when they announced the 2 seasons in 1 year…

Why would they commission two seasons in one year if the show was in a big decline? That doesn’t make sense. They did two seasons because they needed content and Survivor rates decently.

 

[BBAU25]

That would be insufferable. He wouldn’t be capable of hosting something like this. It would be amateur hour. At least the name rumoured to be taking over, David Genat, sounds like he could be a somewhat decent replacement.

Why would they commission two seasons in one year if the show was in a big decline? That doesn’t make sense. They did two seasons because they needed content and Survivor rates decently.

Did you read JLPs statement

 

[T.R.]

Did you read JLPs statement

Yes, he mentioned ratings dipped, but if the show was rating that bad, they wouldn’t have commissioned two seasons in one year. Aus Survivor has a decent following. 10 needed content. There is ratings potential for two series per year. They were going to do two seasons in 2020, but then COVID happened. They wouldn’t put money into something that was on the way out.

 

[oddjob]

"Dipping ratings" means nothing, it basically applies to everything on TV. Something that can wheeled out as justification for whatever.

 

[Brekkie]

So, the rumours are saying it's because JLP wants too much & it is a cost cutting exercise.

Is it nasty to want King George to be host, just to watch @Brekkie have a breakdown.

Didn't know you had such cruelty in you.

Like I suspect many other wavering viewers this will be the reason I need to tune out. Of all the possible wrongs with the show JLP isn't one of them and removing the one constant will only serve to piss loyal viewers off without adding a single new viewer.

Sometimes axing a long running host can be justified where either viewers have tired of the host or the host has clearly tired of the format but this is not one of those situations. One of the dumbest decisions in television I've seen.

 

[Brekkie]

It’s confirmed JLP is gone

https://twitter.com/x/status/1939511749264474571

No surprise the replies unanimously support JLP so Channel 10 have now turned them off.

 

[Kaz]

So is this about David

 

[Brekkie]

The alumni really coming out in defence of JLP.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1939563213546295734

 

[Kaz]

Too soon

 

[Evan44]

Totally dumb move, and if it was a money issue - just pay JLP what he wants, simple as that.
Channel 10 executives and programmers make some crazy decisions sometimes, this is the latest one.
No doubt Beau Ryan will get the gig now LOL

 

[bleachy_dude]

If JLP had decided to leave of his own volition I will be absolutely thrilled with the news that David was taking over, in fact I can’t think of anyone better.
David has an incredible ‘mind’ for the game, I’ve always wanted a podcast or a side show hosted by him, breaking down the moves and strategy.
However axing JLP is completely impossible to fathom. Crazy!

 

[Kaz]

Totally dumb move, and if it was a money issue - just pay JLP what he wants, simple as that.

That's the problem.

Channel 10 are in financial trouble.

 

[Zcsund1234]

Yes, he mentioned ratings dipped, but if the show was rating that bad, they wouldn’t have commissioned two seasons in one year. Aus Survivor has a decent following. 10 needed content. There is ratings potential for two series per year. They were going to do two seasons in 2020, but then COVID happened. They wouldn’t put money into something that was on the way out.

Agree. And the argument of ratings dipping is a bit of a moot point IMO as it’s been said many times already that television in general is on the decline.

I understand that blood vs water and heroes vs villains rated significantly better than the last two editions. But it’s not a blow out. And really what separates the seasons is mainly that BvW and HvV managed to grab 1 million views for their launch or finale, whereas TvR and BvB2 couldn’t reach that.

And in fairness this year’s finale managed 900,000+. It’s not a huge difference. Most episodes are scoring around that 800,000 it’s hardly a huge dip.

Average ratings since total tv started:
Blood vs Water 2022: 880,000
Hereos vs Villains 2023: 900,000
Titans vs Rebels 2024: 799,000
Brains vs Brawn 2 2025: 805,000

 

[Brekkie]

If JLP had decided to leave of his own volition I will be absolutely thrilled with the news that David was taking over, in fact I can’t think of anyone better.
David has an incredible ‘mind’ for the game, I’ve always wanted a podcast or a side show hosted by him, breaking down the moves and strategy.
However axing JLP is completely impossible to fathom. Crazy!

It means also his replacement has no chance. Had JLP quit most of us would give the new host a chance but the manner they've gone about it gives fans no incentive to continue watching.