# Seven Network 2021 **URL:** \ **Category:** Seven Network\ **Created:** [September 29, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515 "2020-09-29T05:54:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MelbTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/melbtv/32/190136_2.png) [@MelbTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/MelbTV)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/1 "2020-09-29T05:54:13Z")
Seven has today confirmed the date for their 2021 program plans. The virtual upfront event is to be held on Wednesday, 21st October 2020. > **[Seven locks onto Upfront date | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/09/seven-locks-onto-upfront-date.html)** > > Another virtual showcase is coming in October. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tom_TV7)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/2 "2020-09-29T05:56:29Z")
Hopefully Seven can come up with some more innovative formats for next year along with what we know already. They know they need some success for publicity and financial purposes. This year has been slightly better than the disaster of last year but there’s still a long way back to No.1. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/3 "2020-09-29T07:08:08Z")
Next year could mark the start of post-MKR era. The question will be which show will anchor the 7.30pm timeslot in February-March 2021. Another big unknown is if Seven will have any cricket to show next year, pending its talks with Cricket Australia. Seven will be hoping the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will go ahead and generate huge ratings for the network in August. ---
**Author:** ![NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsweary/32/254_2.png) [@NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsWeary)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/4 "2020-09-29T07:13:39Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > The question will be which show will anchor the 7.30pm timeslot in February-March 2021. I’d put money on that show being _Holey Moley_. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/5 "2020-09-29T07:15:53Z")
I wouldn’t. I think Big Brother will anchor the start of the year ---
**Author:** ![NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsweary/32/254_2.png) [@NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsWeary)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/6 "2020-09-29T07:19:00Z")
I think Seven would be looking for a point of difference and something new and exciting to go up against _MAFS_. Two shows that essential revolve around personal relationships is just going to split the audience. ---
**Author:** ![TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tvhead/32/160_2.png) [@TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TVHead)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/7 "2020-09-29T08:07:14Z")
Holey Moley will surely be a short run event series like Lego or Ninja, I don’t see how it could be stripped. ---
**Author:** ![sav001](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sav001/32/11618_2.png) [@sav001](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/sav001)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/8 "2020-09-29T08:09:59Z")
That’s my bet too. Big Brother will replace MKR. Recording in October for a February start date makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/45deac/32.png) [@FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/FootyKick)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/9 "2020-09-29T08:30:42Z")
My predictions/hopes for the 7:30pm slot: February: Big Brother March: Big Brother April: Holey Moley May: The Voice June: The Voice July: The Voice/Olympics August: Olympics/Farmer Wants a Wife September: Farmer Wants a Wife/Australia’s Got Talent October: Australia’s Got Talent November: Ultimate Tag IMO the schedule is pretty weak and Seven need a trademark show (not dead products such as MKR and House Rules) to help boost the schedule. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tom_TV7)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/10 "2020-09-29T08:41:34Z")
> [@FootyKick](#): > > IMO the schedule is pretty weak and Seven need a trademark show (not dead products such as MKR and House Rules) to help boost the schedule. What show would you consider trademark? For all we could know Holey Moley could be that so called trademark. ---
**Author:** ![FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/45deac/32.png) [@FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/FootyKick)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/11 "2020-09-29T08:50:39Z")
> [@Tom\_TV7](#): > > What show would you consider trademark? Big name brands that have been around for a while, and the only two for Seven are MKR and House Rules which are both pretty much dead now. I would’ve liked to have seen Seven do an X Factor revival but that’s highly unlikely now because of The Voice. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/12 "2020-09-29T08:51:17Z")
You are probably right but I am sure I’ve seen an article where 7 has hinted at airing Big Brother at the beginning of the year. And we aren’t even sure Married will launch the year for 9. Reports from 9 suggest they are still working out how they are doing the weddings. So this could be pushed back a bit, which might be why they have begun filming Lego masters earlier and are also beginning filming on celebrity apprentice. ---
**Author:** ![Jeffmister](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@Jeffmister](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Jeffmister)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/13 "2020-09-29T12:01:19Z")
There are several issues Seven needs to address. However, the main one is how the network since 2016 seems to run out of steam once they get to August/September. Obviously Coronavirus has impacted them significantly this year by not being able to air programs like Australia’s Got Talent & Holey Moley. However, it doesn’t change the fact that while Nine & 10 appear to be in decent/good shape for the rest of the year, Seven’s cupboard (excluding sport) is already pretty bare ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tom_TV7)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/14 "2020-09-29T12:07:48Z")
Which is why it’s kind of encouraging to see that Seven is picking up a number of different formats for next year as well (The Voice, Ultimate Tag, Holey Moley) as renewing small successes they’ve had this year (Farmer wants a Wife, Big Brother, Australia’s Got Talent). Here’s hoping they pick up more new formats for next year (I hear there’s a domino challenge type show that could do well over here). If SAS and Beat the Chasers rates well I think Seven should renew both of them for next year. I’d also add something inoffensive like Come Dine with Me at the end of the year. That should keep them comfortable at 7.30 next year. Just please no more stupid dating shows like The Proposal/Super Switch (with the exception of Farmer wants a Wife) or any more lame cooking shows like Plate of Origin/Zumbo. ---
**Author:** ![NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsweary/32/254_2.png) [@NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsWeary)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/15 "2020-10-18T13:16:56Z")
![Screen Shot 2020-10-19 at 12.13.01 AM](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/1/a191f148cedd47639a67839f9e1c42944e5fe0a0.png) _The Australian_ is reporting _Holey Moley_ will indeed be going up against _MAFS_ at the start of next year. “Early buzz is strong”. Expect to be bombarded with promos for the show across summer on Seven. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tom\_TV7](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tom_TV7)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/16 "2020-10-18T13:24:16Z")
> [@NewsWeary](#): > > _The Australian_ is reporting _Holey Moley_ will indeed be going up against _MAFS_ at the start of next year. Good move by Seven IMO. They need a good new format to start the year off. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/17 "2020-10-18T20:16:29Z")
> [@NewsWeary](#): > > “Early buzz is strong”. Expect to be bombarded with promos for the show across summer on Seven. It has been generating a lot of buzz and is different to what 10 and 9 are offering. I think this is a much better idea than Big Brother. I have heard people report that they are really happy with the dynamics and the hosts. ---
**Author:** ![FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/45deac/32.png) [@FootyKick](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/FootyKick)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/18 "2020-10-18T20:30:37Z")
The show only has 16 episodes right? So do we think they’ll probably only air it two nights a week (Sunday and Monday OR Monday and Tuesday) so it lasts throughout February and March? ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/19 "2020-10-18T20:44:56Z")
> **[Seven Upfronts 2021: what can we expect? | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/10/seven-upfronts-2021-what-can-we-expect.html)** > > New CEO James Warburton is about to unveil some of the world's biggest Reality brands. ---
**Author:** ![NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/newsweary/32/254_2.png) [@NewsWeary](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NewsWeary)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515/20 "2020-10-18T21:23:20Z")
From that _TV Tonight_ article: _will we hear more on an unnamed dating show in which ‘celebrities will match make sexy singles’_ Sounds like _The Love Game_ is getting a reboot. I wonder if Mark Holden will host. [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/seven-network-2021/15515.md?page=2)