Emma Willis' new game show 'Prized Apart' has been axed. The prime time Saturday night series - co-hosted by Reggie Yates - struggled to draw more than three million viewers in its first season, despite being widely hyped by BBC One bosses. A BBC spokeswoman said: ''We are proud of 'Prized Apart' and would like to thank everyone involved for their ambition and hard work, but it will not be returning for a second series.'' The show featured 10 couples who were separated for six weeks but still had to work together on tasks to compete for a £1000,000 cash prize. Its launch...
- 8/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
BBC One's hunt for a new homegrown Saturday night entertainment hit continues - the broadcaster has axed Prized Apart after just one series.
The six-part show was fronted by The Voice UK hosts past and present Reggie Yates and Emma Willis, and saw ten pairs competing for a huge £100,000 prize.
It was a gameshow with a difference though, as one of each pair was flown off to Morocco to take part in a series of death-defying challenges, while their partner back in the studio tried to keep them in the game with their general knowledge prowess.
A BBC spokeswoman told Radio Times: "We are proud of Prized Apart and would like to thank everyone involved for their ambition and hard work, but it will not be returning for a second series."
The show failed to bring in the ratings desired of a Saturday night primetime series, averaging 2.7 million viewers...
The six-part show was fronted by The Voice UK hosts past and present Reggie Yates and Emma Willis, and saw ten pairs competing for a huge £100,000 prize.
It was a gameshow with a difference though, as one of each pair was flown off to Morocco to take part in a series of death-defying challenges, while their partner back in the studio tried to keep them in the game with their general knowledge prowess.
A BBC spokeswoman told Radio Times: "We are proud of Prized Apart and would like to thank everyone involved for their ambition and hard work, but it will not be returning for a second series."
The show failed to bring in the ratings desired of a Saturday night primetime series, averaging 2.7 million viewers...
- 8/4/2015
- Digital Spy
Emma Willis' new game show 'Prized Apart' has been axed. The prime time Saturday night series - co-hosted by Reggie Yates - struggled to draw more than three million viewers in its first season, despite being widely hyped by BBC One bosses. A BBC spokeswoman said: ''We are proud of 'Prized Apart' and would like to thank everyone involved for their ambition and hard work, but it will not be returning for a second series.'' The show featured 10 couples who were separated for six weeks but still had to work together on tasks to compete for a £1000,000 cash prize. Its launch...
- 8/3/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
UK TV ratings roundup – data supplied by Barb
Emma Willis's Prized Apart concluded with nearly 3 million viewers last night (July 25), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One show averaged 2.93m (19.3%) from 7pm, as Kennedy and Julia took the crown.
The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion then rose to 3.49m (20.8%), before Casualty remained steady with 4.15m (22.7%) from 9pm.
On BBC Two, a Dad's Army repeat entertained 1.31m (7.4%) from 8.40pm. Dancing Through the Blitz: Blackpool's Big Band Story averaged 1.43m (8%) between 9.10pm and 10.40pm.
ITV aired Despicable Me from 7pm, which was enjoyed by 2.26m (14.3%). Later on, The Nation's Favourite '80s Number One appealed to 1.86m (10.4%).
On Channel 4, Anna Kendrick film Pitch Perfect was caught by 1.83m (10.9%) from 9pm.
Over on Channel 5, Transporter: The Series garnered 394k (2.2%) from 9pm. A repeat of Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away had 750k (4.5%) earlier on in the 8pm hour.
On the multichannels,...
Emma Willis's Prized Apart concluded with nearly 3 million viewers last night (July 25), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One show averaged 2.93m (19.3%) from 7pm, as Kennedy and Julia took the crown.
The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion then rose to 3.49m (20.8%), before Casualty remained steady with 4.15m (22.7%) from 9pm.
On BBC Two, a Dad's Army repeat entertained 1.31m (7.4%) from 8.40pm. Dancing Through the Blitz: Blackpool's Big Band Story averaged 1.43m (8%) between 9.10pm and 10.40pm.
ITV aired Despicable Me from 7pm, which was enjoyed by 2.26m (14.3%). Later on, The Nation's Favourite '80s Number One appealed to 1.86m (10.4%).
On Channel 4, Anna Kendrick film Pitch Perfect was caught by 1.83m (10.9%) from 9pm.
Over on Channel 5, Transporter: The Series garnered 394k (2.2%) from 9pm. A repeat of Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away had 750k (4.5%) earlier on in the 8pm hour.
On the multichannels,...
- 7/26/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup – data supplied by Barb
Emma Willis's Prized Apart remained steady with 2.6 million viewers last night (July 19), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One show averaged 2.59m (16.3%) from 7pm, before The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins earned 3.34m (19.5%). Casualty rose to 4.15m (23.2%) from 8.55pm, and The John Bishop Show appealed to 3.1m (18.4%) afterwards.
On BBC Two, a Dad's Army repeat entertained 1.48m (8.2%) from 8.45pm. Documentary film Melvyn Bragg: Wigton to Westminster averaged 1.15m (6.8%) between 9.15pm and 10.30pm.
ITV aired Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 from 7pm, which was enjoyed by 2.76m (16.5%). Later on, live boxing between Carl Frampton and Alejandro Gonzalez Jr drew an audience of 1.6m (10.5%).
On Channel 4, the film The Watch starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn was caught by 1.05m (6.3%) from 9pm.
Over on Channel 5, Transporter: The Series garnered 436k (2.5%) in the 9pm hour and Denzel Washington thriller...
Emma Willis's Prized Apart remained steady with 2.6 million viewers last night (July 19), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One show averaged 2.59m (16.3%) from 7pm, before The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins earned 3.34m (19.5%). Casualty rose to 4.15m (23.2%) from 8.55pm, and The John Bishop Show appealed to 3.1m (18.4%) afterwards.
On BBC Two, a Dad's Army repeat entertained 1.48m (8.2%) from 8.45pm. Documentary film Melvyn Bragg: Wigton to Westminster averaged 1.15m (6.8%) between 9.15pm and 10.30pm.
ITV aired Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 from 7pm, which was enjoyed by 2.76m (16.5%). Later on, live boxing between Carl Frampton and Alejandro Gonzalez Jr drew an audience of 1.6m (10.5%).
On Channel 4, the film The Watch starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn was caught by 1.05m (6.3%) from 9pm.
Over on Channel 5, Transporter: The Series garnered 436k (2.5%) in the 9pm hour and Denzel Washington thriller...
- 7/19/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup – data supplied by Barb
Emma Willis's Prized Apart continued with nearly 2.6 million viewers last night (July 12), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One show averaged 2.58m (16.8%) from 7pm, before The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins earned 3.57m (21.3%).
Casualty was seen by 3.88m (22.1%) from 8.55pm, and The John Bishop Show appealed to 2.72m (16.9%) afterwards.
On BBC Two, Wimbledon coverage averaged 1.3m (8.5%) between 5.55pm and 9.30pm.
ITV aired Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 from 7pm, which was enjoyed by 2.71m (16.5%).
On Channel 4, the film Ted starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Seth MacFarlane was watched by 1.32m (8.3%) from 9pm.
Channel 5's latest Big Brother highlights at 9.50pm took figures of 843k (5.4%).
On the multichannels, ITV3's Midsomer Murders interested 933k (5.5%) from 8pm.
Emma Willis's Prized Apart continued with nearly 2.6 million viewers last night (July 12), according to overnight figures.
The BBC One show averaged 2.58m (16.8%) from 7pm, before The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins earned 3.57m (21.3%).
Casualty was seen by 3.88m (22.1%) from 8.55pm, and The John Bishop Show appealed to 2.72m (16.9%) afterwards.
On BBC Two, Wimbledon coverage averaged 1.3m (8.5%) between 5.55pm and 9.30pm.
ITV aired Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 from 7pm, which was enjoyed by 2.71m (16.5%).
On Channel 4, the film Ted starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Seth MacFarlane was watched by 1.32m (8.3%) from 9pm.
Channel 5's latest Big Brother highlights at 9.50pm took figures of 843k (5.4%).
On the multichannels, ITV3's Midsomer Murders interested 933k (5.5%) from 8pm.
- 7/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Emma Willis will host a new ITV series about modern medical 'miracles'.
The Miracle is a factual series which will tell the inspirational stories of people whose lives are transformed by advances in medical science.
The three-part programme sees Willis follow each family's story and hear their hopes and fears, as they undergo life-changing operations.
"When I was growing up, all I wanted to be was a nurse like my mum," Willis said. "So when I was approached about this show, I jumped at the chance to be involved.
"Nothing could have prepared me, though, for the truly wonderful people who have let us be a small part of their worlds whilst they are dealing with such extraordinary circumstances.
"The show is about them, and I feel really very lucky to have been involved in helping to tell their incredible stories."
Willis currently presents Big Brother for Channel 4 and Prized Apart for BBC One.
The Miracle is a factual series which will tell the inspirational stories of people whose lives are transformed by advances in medical science.
The three-part programme sees Willis follow each family's story and hear their hopes and fears, as they undergo life-changing operations.
"When I was growing up, all I wanted to be was a nurse like my mum," Willis said. "So when I was approached about this show, I jumped at the chance to be involved.
"Nothing could have prepared me, though, for the truly wonderful people who have let us be a small part of their worlds whilst they are dealing with such extraordinary circumstances.
"The show is about them, and I feel really very lucky to have been involved in helping to tell their incredible stories."
Willis currently presents Big Brother for Channel 4 and Prized Apart for BBC One.
- 7/2/2015
- Digital Spy
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