Seven Network Upfronts 2023

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:36am

Australia’s #1: Seven in 2023

The #1 sport line-up
The #1 news and public affairs
New channel: 7Bravo, with the best of NBCUniversal
New local entertainment and sport content
Returning hit tentpole shows

Australia’s most-watched television network today announced an unbeatable content line-up for 2023 across all screens, with the best news, sport, drama, entertainment and special events coming to Seven and 7plus.

As 2022 draws to a close, Seven is the #1 network nationally in total people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s across the ratings survey year, and the #1 network in the capital cities in total people.

The powerful line-up for next year includes Australia’s #1 news and public affairs programs, the #1 sport schedule, the #1 regular Australian drama series, and new and returning entertainment shows.

On 15 January 2023, Seven will reveal the most exciting new channel launched in Australia in years: 7Bravo, a partnership with global entertainment and media powerhouse, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer. 7Bravo will bring the very best of NBCUniversal’s extraordinary reality and true crime content to all Australians, live and free.

Key new content across the screens of Seven in 2023 will include Australian Idol, Million Dollar Island, Blow Up, The Claremont Murders, The 1% Club, We Interrupt This Broadcast, the TV WEEK Logie Awards, Animals Aboard With Dr Harry, Con Girl and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 ™.

Before 2022 is over, Seven will celebrate the return of Australia’s foxy morons when Kath & Kim returns to our screens. Kath Day-Knight and hornbag daughter Kim Craig (nee Day) will mark their 20th anniversary across two “yuge” nights, with the real housewives of Fountain Lakes bringing Australia a slice of their lives today.

The new shows for 2023 will join an unmatchable content schedule that already stars Australia’s #1 sport: the AFL, 7NEWS, Sunrise, 7NEWS Spotlight, Home and Away, The Chase Australia, The Voice, Farmer Wants A Wife, RFDS, SAS Australia, My Kitchen Rules, Big Brother, horse racing, cricket, Supercars and much, much more.

Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton, said the stellar content line-up for 2023 would ensure Seven remains Australia’s #1 across all screens.

“Our national network reaches all Australians, across the capital cities and regional areas, and we are #1 this year in more weeks nationally and in metro markets than any of our competitors. We have a superior offering in total TV and no one can match the reach of Seven,” he said.

“We are very proud and honoured to be Australia’s most-watched television network. As our 2023 content clearly shows, we are working very hard to give our viewers and clients what they want.

“Our new partnership with NBCUniversal is a great example of how we strive to give Australians more of what they want. NBCUniversal is one of the leading entertainment and media companies in the world and we can’t wait to bring 7Bravo and its amazing content to viewers,” Mr Warburton said.

“7Bravo is a game-changer. It’s an exciting and important addition to our network and the perfect complement to our existing channels. With 7two, 7mate and 7flix, Seven is already the undisputed leader in multi-channels. The addition of 7Bravo, with its strong appeal to women, will make us even stronger.

“In a similar vein, our new, long-term partnership with the AFL from 2025 will take Australia’s best and most popular sport to a new level. Seven and 7plus will be the new home of the AFL for fans and advertisers alike. For the first time, all Australians will be able to access the best AFL games and video content – live and free – how, when and where they want it,” he said.

“These two partnerships, plus all the great new and returning content we’re announcing today, clearly demonstrate our commitment to keeping Australia entertained, informed and engaged.”

Seven Chief Content Officer, Entertainment Programming, Angus Ross, said: “Our aim in 2023 is simple: to be #1 for the moments that stop the nation, unite us and inspire us. From the heartland to the beating heart of cities across the country, Seven is – and will remain – Australia’s #1 for the moments that matter.

“No other network can match our extraordinary line-up of news, sport, entertainment and special events.

“Our content ‘spine’ of Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Chase Australia, 7NEWS, Home and Away and Better Homes and Gardens continues to rank #1, while our 7.30pm tentpole shows including The Voice, Farmer Wants A Wife, Big Brother, SAS Australia, My Kitchen Rules and Kitchen Nightmares Australia are drawing strong total TV audience numbers across broadcast and digital,” he said.

“Next year we will add more 7.30pm tentpole programs as we find new and engaging ways to connect with audiences, including younger viewers. The highly anticipated return of Australian Idol leads the charge, along with fresh new formats including Million Dollar Island, Blow Up, We Interrupt This Broadcast and The 1% Club, with more in development.

“The Claremont Murders will be a major television event in 2023 and we know Australians are very excited about the return of RFDS. We’re also delighted to be the new home of the TV WEEK Logie Awards, along with other special events including the much-loved Carols In The Domain,” Mr Ross said.

“Sport is a critically important part of our content schedule and no one has a stronger wall of sport than Seven, including the AFL, AFLW, cricket, horse racing, Supercars, the NFL, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race**,** the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ and much more.

“The addition of 7Bravo and its wonderful content from NBCUniversal gives Seven an unbeatable line-up of channels and even more choice for our viewers and clients,” he said.

“Launching on 15 January, 7Bravo will the home of great reality and true crime content. Key new programs on 7Bravo will include Below Deck Down Under, Below Deck Adventure, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, The Real Housewives of Dubai, The Real Housewives of Miami, Love Without Borders , Southern Hospitality and Real Girlfriends in Paris, among others.

“Complementing the schedule, 7Bravo and 7plus be the free-to-air home of NBCUniversal’s stellar portfolio of reality content, including the world’s most iconic unscripted TV franchises and series from Bravo and E!,” Mr Ross said.

“The new channel will also feature The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Top Chef, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Judge Jerry, as well compelling true crime content from Oxygen True Crime, the destination for quality crime programming in the US, and all the red carpet glamour from the biggest awards shows with Live From E!. It will also be the first broadcast home in Australia for reality and true crime content produced for Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.

“Add it all up and Seven has a highly compelling, engaging and entertaining line-up for 2023, a line-up that will capture the hearts and minds of all Australians,” he said.

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:39am

NEW IN 2023

Australian Idol

After a long absence and some COVID-related delays, the original international star-making phenomenon is back, coming to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023. The all-new Australian Idol will travel the country searching for wannabe stars, with massive live episodes and results shows as the competition heats up.

Helping unearth the next idol to take Australia by storm will be celebrated American Idol judge and multiple GRAMMY award-winner Harry Connick Jr; powerhouse GRAMMY award- winning singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor; unfiltered and unapologetic top-rating broadcaster Kyle Sandilands; and beloved eight-time ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Shark – plus original Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines in a special guest role. The unmissable new series will be hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie, and produced by Eureka Productions for the Seven Network.

Blow Up

Fresh for Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023, Blow Up is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind competition that is sure to leave the nation holding its breath. Hosted by acclaimed actor Stephen Curry and comedian Becky Lucas, alongside resident balloon expert Chris Adamo and a host of celebrity guest judges, Blow Up will see the nation’s greatest balloon artists, decorators and twisters go head-to-head across a variety of challenges to turn ordinary balloons into extraordinary works of art.

Blow Up has the wow factor, heart and humour to captivate families across the nation as they discover the astounding world of balloon artistry. This compelling series will take viewers into a brilliant new world bursting with joy, fun and supersized balloon sculptures that must be seen to be believed. From fire breathing dragons, prehistoric dinosaurs, couture fashion, circus acts and even full-size race cars, their creations will completely change the perception of the humble balloon. Blow Up is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay company) for the Seven Network.

Million Dollar Island

Hosted by Ant Middleton, the Australian version of the world’s most exciting new format, Million Dollar Island, is coming to Channel 7 and 7plus next year. A revolutionary social experiment, Million Dollar Island is a ground-breaking concept in which 100 ordinary people try to stay on a remote island, vying for a chance to win $1 million. It was co- developed by John de Mol, the creative genius behind Big Brother and The Voice.

But braving harsh conditions with limited means is not the only challenge on an island full of mystery, surprise, hardships and rewards. Each contestant starts the adventure with a wristband worth $10,000. While they are on the island, contestants can gain and lose wristbands by competing in various games. In the end, a nail-biting final game determines who walks away with a life-changing prize. Million Dollar Island is a format created by Talpa Concepts together with Monday Media and distributed by Talpa Distribution. The series is produced by Eureka Productions for the Seven Network.

The Claremont Murders

The disappearance of three young women in Perth in the late 1990s launched a 25-year investigation by the police and one tenacious journalist, all determined to seek justice. From the creatives behind Seven’s compelling drama Catching Milat, this remarkable mini-series stars Ryan Johnson (How To Please A Woman, Doctor Doctor), Catherine Văn- Davies (The Twelve, Barons), Aaron Glenane (Shantaram, Snowpiercer), Laura Gordon (Undertow, Late Night With The Devil), Andrea Demetriades (Pulse, Janet

King ), Craig Hall (Boy directed by Taika Waititi, and Peter Jackson’s King Kong), Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Underbelly Razor, Puberty Blues), Tasma Walton (Mystery Road, How To Please A Woman), Joel Jackson (Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries), Tom O’Sullivan (Molly, Alien: Covenant), Dalip Sondhi (Pulse, Frayed ), Erik Thomson (How To Please A Woman, Aftertaste), and actor, radio host and author Kate Ritchie (Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, Home and Away).

The Claremont Murders is produced by Screentime (a Banijay company) for the Seven Network, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Seven and See Pictures, with finance from Screenwest and Screen NSW.

The 1% Club

A game show like no other, The 1% Club is already a runaway hit in the UK and an all-new Australian version will arrive on Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023. People of all ages and backgrounds can be part of The 1% Club because, unlike most quizzes, they don’t need to brush up on general knowledge to do well. All they need is logic and common sense.

One hundred contestants begin every show, but to make it to the end and win the top prize, contestants must correctly answer a question only 1% of the country would get right. The show starts by asking a question that 90% of the country got right (based on a sample of answers given by people across Australia) and then goes on to ask questions that smaller and smaller percentages answered correctly. Hosted by acclaimed Australian comedian, actor and writer, Jim Jefferies, star of the FX sitcom Legit and Comedy Central’s The Jim Jefferies Show, The 1% Club is produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand for the Seven Network.

We Interrupt This Broadcast

Get ready, Australia. We Interrupt This Broadcast is a long-overdue comedy series that makes fun of Australia’s favourite (and least favourite) shows. As the world grows ever more self-serious, We Interrupt This Broadcast promises to reboot and revitalise a long-standing and near forgotten Australian tradition: taking the piss out of everything, including ourselves! With our televisions, computers and phones creating the white noise we now call content, there’s no shortage of stuff for this irreverent, accessible and occasionally absurd series to lampoon.

Showcasing some of Australia’s most versatile comedy talents, including Christie Whelan Browne, Bridie Connell, Michelle Brasier, Adele Vuko, Duncan Fellows, Greg Larsen, Ben Russell and Bjorn Stewart, We Interrupt This Broadcast is produced by HELIUM for the Seven Network.

Con Girl

In 2011, Russian gymnast Emily Sciberras tells her new best friend that her entire family has been killed in a murder-suicide, including her 15-year-old twin sister. In 2013, a distressed teenage girl with no name is found on the streets of Dublin after escaping a human trafficking ring. She is so traumatised she is unable to speak. In 2014, Aurora Hepburn, 14, appears at a clinic in Canada after escaping a terrifying kidnapper.

What do these women and their chilling stories have in common? They are all fake identities, convincingly created by one Australian woman – Samantha Azzopardi – a serial con-artist who has amassed more than 75 aliases and repeatedly deceived her victims and authorities around the globe. In this gripping limited documentary series, crossing three continents and built around the world exclusive eyewitness accounts of her victims, viewers are taken on an intriguing quest to find out who is the real Samantha Azzopardi? Con Girl is produced by CJZ Productions for the Seven Network.

Animals Aboard With Dr Harry

Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper, this warm-hearted, feel-good factual entertainment series explores fascinating stories of animals in transit around the globe. Just like humans, they travel for work, play, medical reasons, or family reunions, and each has an incredible tale to tell.

Unique access to one of the world’s largest animal travel agencies allows us to follow the excitement, from quarantine centres to the belly of cargo planes, in a unique and entertaining way, ensuring that viewers are right there with our travellers on their personalised journey. Animals Aboard With Dr Harry is produced by Beyond Entertainment for the Seven Network.

New From Overseas

New from NBCUniversal’s Universal Television is Quantum Leap, the sequel of the legendary series starring Raymond Lee, Ernie Hudson, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park and Nanrisa Lee; and Lopez vs. Lopez, a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between, starring George Lopez and Mayan Lopez.

From ITV comes Litvinenko, the story of the determined Scotland Yard Officers who worked to prove who was responsible for the death of Alexander Litvinenko, in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the Metropolitan Police; and the remarkable natural history series A Year On Planet Earth, from the multi award-winning blue-chip natural history team of Tom Hugh-Jones (Tiny World, Planet Earth II) and Dr Martha Holmes (Blue Planet, Hostile Planet), narrated by Stephen Fry.

Three new series from Sony will be on Seven next year: Accused, which chronicles ordinary people getting caught up in extraordinary situations, where one wrong turn leads to another until it is too late to turn back; Alert, a gripping drama set in the Los Angeles Police Department’s missing person’s unit; and Without Sin, the story of a grieving mother who confronts the man imprisoned for murdering her only daughter.

From Endemol Shine UK (a Banijay company) comes Starstruck, a reimagined and refreshed version of the classic British series Stars In Their Eyes, hosted by pop star Olly Murs.

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:40am

THE HITS KEEP COMING

The Voice

Australia’s #1 entertainment show returns to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023 with host Sonia Kruger and our superstar judges. The 2022 series delivered a national total TV audience of 1.4 million, won its timeslot, pulled at least one million viewers per episode, and was Seven’s biggest show on broadcast and 7plus. The Voice is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network.

Farmer Wants A Wife

Australia’s most-loved dating show will be back in 2023, with Natalie Gruzlewski and Samantha Armytage helping a new batch of farmers looking for love in all the right places. And the babies of Farmers past make a special appearance. With a national total TV audience this year of 1.05 million, the nation’s favourite bush fairy tale is a popular and enduring success. Farmer Wants A Wife is a Fremantle Australia and Eureka Productions co-production for the Seven Network.

Home and Away

Next year promises to be another unmissable year in Summer Bay, with the lives and loves of Australia’s most iconic beachside community thrown into turmoil in the wake of a tragedy that will send shockwaves throughout the Bay. The high-octane season return will see new arrivals and surprise faces from the past set to shake things up. About one million Australians watch every episode of this iconic television series on broadcast and digital, a testament to its enduring appeal. Don’t miss a second of the sizzling hot drama when Home and Away returns to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023. Home and Away is a Seven Production.

RFDS

The #1 new Australian drama of 2021 with a national total TV audience of 1.09 million, RFDS will take flight for a second season next year, starring Emma Hamilton, Stephen Peacocke, Rob Collins, Justine Clarke, Ash Ricardo, Jack Scott, Sofia Nolan, Rodney Afif, Ash Hodgkinson and Thomas Weatherall. Based on remarkable real-life stories and filmed on location in and around Broken Hill, RFDS tells the stories of doctors, nurses, pilots and support staff in the Royal Flying Doctor Service as they navigate emergency retrievals across some of the most inhospitable places in the country. RFDS is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay company) for the Seven Network, with Banijay Rights managing international distribution.

My Kitchen Rules

A return to the original recipe of everyday Australians cooking in their homes was a hit this year, with My Kitchen Rules scoring a national total TV audience of 922,000. The country’s most-loved cooking show will return in 2023, with more great food, engaging home cooks and great family fun. The superstar judges for the new series will be announced soon. My Kitchen Rules is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network.

SAS Australia

SAS Australia will be back and more extreme than ever on Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023, with Chief Instructor Ant Middleton and his team of DS ready and keen to put a new batch of star recruits through the most gruelling and extreme SAS selection course ever seen, this time in a hard-core international desert location that will have the recruits sweating bullets.

From sinners to heroes, those that have fallen from grace, or need redemption, the celebrity line-up for 2023 will be tested physically, emotionally and mentally like never before. SAS Australia is produced by Screentime (a Banijay company), based on a Minnow Films Format, for the Seven Network.

Big Brother: House of Love

Everyone loves love and Big Brother is no exception. Next year he is putting a new spin on his pioneering reality television show with Big Brother: House of Love. Addictive, fun- filled and quite wicked, the new series on Channel 7 and 7plus will feature a house full of singles with Big Brother playing the mischievous cupid. Going back to basics, Big Brother: House of Love promises more character, more laughs and more fun. What will happen when a houseful of singles form romantic connections but then need to vote each other out? Hosted by Sonia Kruger, Big Brother: House of Love is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay company) for the Seven Network.

Kitchen Nightmares Australia

Outspoken, award-winning chef Colin Fassnidge will be back in 2023, lifting the lid on local restaurants flirting with failure in Kitchen Nightmares Australia on Channel 7 and 7plus. Visiting a different struggling restaurant each week, Colin will uncover why they are on the brink of collapse, providing emergency restaurant rescue with a unique combination of practical insight, compelling entertainment and a few expletives for good measure.

Kitchen Nightmares Australia is produced by Eureka Productions for the Seven Network, based on a format distributed by All3Media International.

The Chase Australia

After dominating its timeslot in 2022 and winning every week, The Chase Australia returns in 2023. Quiz giants Goliath, The Governess, The Beast, The Shark, The Super Nerd, The Tiger Mum and The Smiling Assassin are standing by to take down a new crew of contestants – and they will be joined by a new chaser, The Professor. The Chase Australia is hosted by Larry Emdur and produced by ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network, based on the original ITV quiz show.

Better Homes and Gardens

After more than 25 years at the top of the lifestyle television genre, Better Homes and Gardens will again be at home on Friday nights on Channel 7 and 7plus, ready to kickstart the nation’s weekend. Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper, Adam Dovile, “Fast” Ed Halmagyi, Karen Martini, Graham Ross, Pete Colquhoun, Charlie Albone, Juliet Love, Melissa King and James Tobin will bring viewers the best in cooking, gardening, home improvements, technology, health, fitness, motoring and more. Better Homes and Gardens is a Seven Production.

This Is Your Life

The hit revival of one of Australia’s longest running and most loved television series will continue in 2023, with host Melissa Doyle surprising a new collection of famous Australians, including Rebecca Gibney and Tina Arena. The new-look This Is Your Life celebrates one iconic Australian at a time, offering revealing insights, emotional reunions and never-before-seen footage with their closest colleagues, friends and family, including international names and stellar surprise performers. This Is Your Life is produced by ITV Studios for the Seven Network. The format for This Is Your Life is owned by TIYL 2010, LLC whose authorised representative is Ralph Edwards Productions and is distributed by All3Media International.

Border Security: Australia’s Front Line

The people who devote their lives to keeping Australia safe will again be in the spotlight when the new season of Border Security: Australia’s Front Line arrives in 2023. Since 2004, the arresting and engaging series has taken viewers behind the scenes of Australia’s customs, immigration and quarantine departments. Border Security: Australia’s Front Line is produced by EQ Media for the Seven Network.

Highway Patrol

For more than 13 years, Highway Patrol has followed members of the Victoria Police Highway Patrol (formerly the Traffic Management Unit) as they keep the roads and the people on them safe. Highway Patrol is produced by Greenstone TV for the Seven Network with the cooperation of Victoria Police.

Code 1: Minute by Minute

Returning for a second season on Channel 7 and 7plus, the innovative Code 1: Minute by Minute dissects some of the biggest and most tragic news events to ever impact Australians. The courageous responders who were first on scene talk through the weeks, the days, the hours, the moments and seconds leading to the event. Code 1: Minute by Minute is produced by WTFN for the Seven Network.

Special Events

Seven has always been the home of special event television and 2023 will not be any different.

For the first time since 1995, the TV WEEK Logie Awards will be on Channel 7. Seven has struck a multi-year agreement with Are Media to become the Official Broadcast Partner of Australian television’s night of nights. The first new-look Logies will be on Channel 7 and 7plus next year, with the location to be announced soon.

Carols In The Domain will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year and will be seen on Channel 7 and 7plus. Seven recently signed a new, three-year broadcast and digital agreement with the much-loved event’s producer, ActiveTV.

Next year will also bring Melbourne’s Good Friday Appeal, which this year raised $22 million for the Royal Children’s Hospital; the 95th Annual Academy Awards; and the Channel 7 Telethon in Western Australia. This year’s Telethon took place last weekend and raised a record-breaking $71.4 million for 97 amazing organisations and children’s charities.

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:41am

#1 IN NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

With 65 newsrooms and 55 news bulletins totalling 23 hours a day over 50 weeks of the year, or more than 5,500 hours of news, no one knows news like Seven.

7NEWS is the #1 news program nationally and across the capital cities year-round. Every weeknight 7NEWS has a national audience of 1.44 million, with 1.42 million on Sunday evenings and 1.14 million on Saturday evenings.

Sunrise has dominated breakfast TV for an extraordinary 19 years, while The Morning Show has been #1 in the mornings for 15 years.

7NEWS Spotlight has become essential viewing on Sunday nights and The Latest from 7NEWS dominates late-night TV news viewing. 7NEWS.com.au has seen its audience jump 14% over the past year, with 1.2 million people visiting the site each day.

Seven Director of News and Public Affairs, Craig McPherson, said: “7NEWS has been the most-watched news nationally and in the capital cities for seven consecutive years, a title that we do not take for granted.

“From the passing of the Queen to the invasion of Ukraine and floods, bushfires and federal and state elections, Australians choose to watch 7NEWS and engage with it online.

“Australians trust 7NEWS to tell them the truth and keep them informed. It’s a big responsibility, but one we gladly accept,” he said.

“This year, 7NEWS has seen exceptional growth in Melbourne, as well as Brisbane and Adelaide, with Perth news dominating its market and Sydney holding its commercial share.

“This year we also integrated all the Prime newsrooms throughout regional Australia into the

7NEWS family, adding to our growing reach and national strength,” Mr McPherson said.

“For the 19th year in a row, Sunrise, hosted by David Koch and Natalie Barr, is #1 in its timeslot and has an unmatchable audience lead. Australia’s #1 breakfast show has won every week this year, nationally and in the capital cities.

“Each weekday, Sunrise reaches abut one million Australians and it has grown its BVOD audience on 7plus 20% year-on-year. Millions more watch Sunrise on social media and 7NEWS.com.au every day.”

Seven: #1 for news and public affairs

7NEWS, Sunrise, The Morning Show on top in 2022

With just four weeks of the OzTAM 2022 survey year left, Seven has swept the year as the home of Australia’s most-watched television news brands, with 7NEWS, Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise, The Morning Show, 7NEWS Spotlight, The Latest from 7NEWS and 7NEWS.com.au all returning in 2023 to keep the nation informed and entertained.

7NEWS has delivered a standout year on Channel 7 and 7plus, winning 2022 with an unbeatable lead over its rivals, having won its timeslot nationally every single day so far this year and being the #1 program in Australia 177 times up until 21 October.

Sunrise has marked yet another historic milestone, winning its 19th consecutive year as Australia’s #1 breakfast show with an unbeatable commercial share and audience lead over its rivals in 2022.

Seven’s Director of News and Public Affairs, Craig McPherson, said: “We are immensely proud that Australians have made Seven their home of news, choosing 7NEWS, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest from 7NEWS and our other news and public affairs content as their go-to destination for breaking news and insightful analysis.

“Seven’s unrivalled success is testament to our incredible team of people in front of and behind the camera who do an amazing job consistently bringing our audience the most trusted and watched news and public affairs content in Australia.

“Our 7NEWS team alone produce more than 5,500 hours of news across 55 bulletins each year and have achieved an unbeatable 37% weekday national audience lead over our competition in 2022. This year we have experienced exceptional growth in our Melbourne market, as well as Brisbane and Adelaide, with Perth dominating in the west and Sydney holding its commercial share,” he said.

7NEWS

This year marks the seventh straight year that 7NEWS has won the competitive daily 6.00pm news timeslot.

The nation’s most-watched news program has also won every single week of the 2022 OzTAM survey ratings year in the capital cities and nationally.

The most trusted evening news bulletin, 7NEWS ranks #1 nationally this year with an average 1.44 million viewers nationally Monday to Friday, 1.14 million on Saturdays and 1.42 million on Sundays.

7NEWS dominates the Perth and Adelaide markets, winning every week in 2022, while Melbourne has increased its audience by 2.4 commercial share points year-on-year.

The success of 7NEWS is led by the winning teams of Mark Ferguson, Michael Usher, Angela Cox, Mel McLaughlin, Angie Asimus and Matt Shirvington in Sydney; Peter Mitchell, Jane Bunn, Tim Watson, Rebecca Maddern, Abbey Gelmi and Mike Amor in Melbourne; Sharyn Ghidella, Max Futcher, Tony Auden, Shane Webcke, Katrina Blowers and Pat Welsh in Brisbane; Susannah Carr, Rick Ardon, Ryan Daniels, Samantha Jolly, Tim McMillan, Angela Tsun and Adrian Barich in Perth; Jane Doyle, Mark Soderstrom, Amelia Mulcahy, Rosanna Mangiarelli, Will Goodings, Mike Smithson and Bruce Abernethy in Adelaide; Amanda Abate, Steve Titmus, Sally Pearson and Paul Burt on the Gold Coast; Rob Brough and Joanne Desmond in regional Queensland; and Madelaine Collignon, Daniel Gibson and Kirstie Fitzpatrick in 7NEWS Regional.

Sunrise

For the 19th consecutive year, Sunrise has once again taken the crown as Australia’s #1 breakfast show in 2022, with an unbeatable lead over its rivals and winning every week of the year.

Each weekday, Sunrise reaches 980,000 Australians, with an average national audience of 388,000, or 30.2% more than its closest rival. Its BVOD audience on 7plus has grown 20% year-on-year.

Sunrise will be back in 2023, with co-hosts David Koch and Natalie Barr, sports presenter Mark Beretta, newsreader Edwina Bartholomew, weatherman Sam Mac and Weekend Sunrise co-hosts Monique Wright and Matt Doran presenting all the latest news, sport and weather.

Seven Network Director of Morning Television, Sarah Stinson, said: “In what’s been an extraordinary year for news, we are proud and humbled that Australians turn to Sunrise as their breakfast program of choice to start the day feeling entertained and informed.

“Every day, Sunrise brings Australians all the local, national and international news they need to know, every day of the year across broadcast, digital and social media.

“Our consistent leadership is wonderful recognition for our incredible team who work tirelessly every day, overnight, at weekends and bank holidays, to bring viewers the light, laughs and trusted news that connects our audiences and builds a sense of community,” she said.

The Morning Show

Celebrating its 15th consecutive year of daytime domination, The Morning Show returns to Seven in 2023 with co-hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur. The Morning Show remains Australia’s undisputed number one morning television program, reaching an average of 1.37 million viewers nationally every week and keeping Australia informed, entertained and inspired. Each weekday, The Morning Show delivers an average national audience of 220,000, or 38% more than its closest rival.

The Latest from 7NEWS

Anchored by Michael Usher and Angela Cox, The Latest from 7NEWS covers the very latest breaking news in in Australia and abroad, as well as up-to-the-minute developments on the biggest news events of the day.

The nightly live news program has become essential late-night viewing for many Australians, regularly winning its timeslot each weeknight and reaching 1.07 million viewers every week.

7NEWS Spotlight

Delivering explosive, investigative specials and high-rating reports on major breaking news events, 7NEWS Spotlight has had another remarkable year and broken its audience record.

The Platinum Party At The Palace drew 1.32 million total viewers nationally – the biggest audience ever for a 7NEWS Spotlight episode – while an all-access introduction to the nation’s leader, Anthony Albanese, was watched by 1.04 million viewers.

Since July this year, 7NEWS Spotlight has dominated its timeslot with high-rating episodes across the series including Strictly Ballroom – The Encore, Stuart MacGill – Taken, Busting the Scammers, Olivia – A Magical Life, Mario Fenech – Thanks For The Memories, The Fame Game, Dream Team and Ambush.

The 7NEWS Spotlight reports will return in 2023 with more exclusive and ground-breaking investigations.

7NEWS.com.au

7NEWS.com.au continues to draw new, younger Australians to the 7NEWS brand and has stamped its position as one of the most powerful news brands in the country.

Underscored by its focus to build connection, conversation and community, 7NEWS.com.au is visited by 1.2 million Australians a day, with daily page views up 14% year-on-year.

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:43am

Seven secures free-to-air rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

The Matildas take on the best in the world on Seven and 7plus

The Seven Network is proud to announce it has acquired the Australian free-to-air rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ (FWWC23), which will take place in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August next year.

Seven will deliver the games of one of the most-loved sporting teams in Australia, the Matildas, in every match of their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign as they battle the best in the world.

The free-to-air exclusive deal covers broadcast and digital rights, ensuring comprehensive live and free coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup across Seven’s free-to-air channels and the network’s digital streaming platform, 7plus.

From Thursday, 20 July until Sunday, 20 August, 15 key matches – including the opening match, Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals and the Final – will be broadcast live and free on Seven and 7plus, with Seven’s matches also available to stream on-demand via 7plus.

A daily highlights program will also be broadcast on the screens of Seven throughout the competition period, following an extensive lead up program.

The rights have been sub-licensed by Optus, with Seven and Optus Sport developing a range of innovative plans to ensure Australians have the best possible coverage of the entire 64 game tournament.

Seven’s Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin said: “Seven has a long and proud history of supporting Australian athletes on the world stage and delivering an exceptional broadcast experience for fans, and we cannot wait to embark on another world-class international event, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

“We saw during Seven’s award-winning Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games coverage that the Matildas are one of the most-loved sporting teams in the country, and we are absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to bring our rich story-telling capabilities to this incredible team of athletes.

“The Seven team is world-class when it comes to building the narrative and emotion around big cultural moments. Across the years, we have demonstrated the power of this across major sporting events like the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup, Rugby League World Cup and many more,” he said.

“We are looking forward to working with Optus Sport, FIFA and Australia’s wonderful athletes to present a fantastic competition in 2023.”

FIFA Women’s World Cup COO (Australia), Jane Fernandez, said: “FIFA are excited to welcome Seven as the Australian free-to-air broadcaster of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. This tournament will truly be a defining moment in Australian sporting history, and the partnership with Seven ensures all fans in Australia will have the chance to see the biggest women’s sporting event in the world.

“Seven’s world-class coverage will bring women’s football in front of new and wide-ranging audiences and will play an integral role in making the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ accessible to every Australian.

“We are seeing unprecedented growth in women’s football globally and look forward to working with Seven as we go Beyond Greatness to deliver the biggest and best FIFA Women’s World Cup.”

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be the biggest in history, with 32 nations competing across 64 matches for the highly-coveted title.

The world’s largest women’s single-sport event will take place in nine host cities and 10 stadia across Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time it has been played in two nations. The opening ceremony and first match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on 20 July, while the 20 August final will be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Starts Thursday, 20 July 2023 on Channel 7 and 7plus

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:43am

Seven: Australia’s #1 for sport in 2023

The #1 winter sport: AFL
The #1 motorsport: Supercars
New: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Plus cricket, thoroughbred racing, surfing and NFL

From the AFL and cricket to thoroughbred racing, football and Supercars, the most-loved sports in Australia will all be on Seven in 2023, live and free, all year round.

The network’s wall of sport has kicked off with Seven’s WBBL coverage, before embarking on the 2022-23 Summer of Cricket, and continues strong throughout next year, with iconic sporting moments including the AFL Grand Final, FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, the Repco Bathurst 1000, NFL Super Bowl, The Everest, the Golden Slipper, the Golden Eagle, the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate and the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said: “This year was a massive year for sport fans and for Seven, with the Olympic Winter Games Beijing, the Paralympic Winter Games, the XXII Commonwealth Games, AFL, AFLW, cricket, thoroughbred racing, Supercars and a lot more.

“Sport has the magic that brings us all together, creating moments that inspire the nation. It is the ultimate storyteller and no one tells that story better than Seven.

“Next year is going to be another huge year and we can’t wait to bring all the drama, emotion and heart-stopping moments to all Australians, live and free, across the entire year. Australia loves sport and Seven has the best sport on television, year in, year out.”

The gripping 2022 AFL season culminated on 24 September, when the Geelong Cats triumphed in the AFL Grand Final. Seven was also a winner, with the Grand Final attracting a national total TV audience of 2.97 million, making it the most-watched TV program so far in the 2022 ratings survey year.

The AFL and the AFLW will be back on Seven in 2023, and for the following eight years, along with the Brownlow Medal (exclusive to Seven) and the best and most-awarded football commentary team in Australia.

The country’s #1 footy show, The Front Bar, will also be back, with Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher delivering another season of insights and fun. In great news for their fans, The Front Bar crew will also present a series of All Sports episodes ahead of the start of the AFL season.

The best sport line-up on Australian television will get even better in July and August, when Seven and 7plus proudly present the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ .

The biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup in history will take place in nine host cities and 10 stadia across Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time it has been played in two nations. The opening ceremony and first match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on 20 July, while the 20 August final will be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

(For more about the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, please see post above.)

Seven’s 2022-23 Summer of Cricket will have the nation enthralled from 30 November when Australia’s men’s cricket team meet the West Indies for the opening day of the first test, live and free from Optus Stadium in Perth.

In an exciting announcement for fans, former Australian cricket coach Justin Langer will join Australia’s #1 cricket commentary team for the 2022-23 Summer of Cricket, led by cricket’s most astute commentator, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting.

Adding to Seven’s incomparable cricket coverage will be former South African batter and arguably the greatest fielder of his time, Jonty Rhodes, former West Indies fast bowlers Ian Bishop and Michael Holding, and New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin.

In a year like no other, Seven’s BBL and WBBL coverage will host a star-studded line up of current day players, alongside cricket’s #1 commentary team, providing the best analysis of the game’s key moments and highlights. With more international players than we have ever seen, this year’s BBL and WBBL seasons will be bigger and better.

Following the highly anticipated Gold Coast 500 this weekend and the triumphant return of the Adelaide 500 in December, the Supercars Championship will storm back onto Seven in 2023. In a year like no other, starting with the Newcastle 500 and including the Repco Bathurst 1000 in October, next year will also mark the beginning of a new era in motorsport, with the introduction of Supercars Gen 3, headlined by the iconic Mustang and Camaro.

With six Supercars Championship dates shown across the screens of Seven and 7plus in 2023, motorsport fans will be treated to the biggest and best dates on the motorsport calendar.

Seven is again proud to be Australia’s #1 home of thoroughbred racing in 2023, live and free every Saturday across the year on Seven and 7plus.

Seven is also set to broadcast The Big Dance, live, free and exclusive from Royal Randwick on Tuesday, 1 November 2022. Led by the incomparable Bruce McAvaney, racing’s #1 commentary team will be in full force for the monumental occasion, including former Sunrise co-host and Farmer Wants A Wife special guest, Samantha Armytage.

Also bringing viewers all the excitement of The Big Dance, will be 7Racing’s own Jason Richardson, Emily Bosson, Jess Bott and Grace Hayden live from Randwick.

In 2023, Seven’s ground-breaking, long-term partnership with Racing Victoria, Racing NSW, Racing Queensland and Racing SA will bring viewers 52 weeks of the best racing, including Magic Millions, The Everest, the Golden Slipper, the Golden Eagle, the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate, the Queensland Oaks, the Queensland Derby, the South Australian Derby and the South Australian Oaks and Goodwood Handicap.

A massive year of sport on Seven also features the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race , the rest of the 2022-23 NFL season – including the Super Bowl LVII on 12 February 2023 – NFL Armchair Experts, AFL Armchair Experts and The Sunday Session.

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:44am

SEVEN IN 2023

* Made in Australia

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:45am

7MATE, 7TWO, 7FLIX

There is a reason 7mate, 7two and 7flix are the most-watched multi-channels in Australia: they consistently give viewers different, engaging and fresh content.

The brand-new Australian content on 7mate in 2023 includes:

Local Council : The latest comedy from Pauly Fenech of Housos, Fat Pizza and Bogan Hunters fame is set in Australia’s most corrupt, lazy and inept council. Starring Pauly Fenech, George Kapinaris, Melissa Tkautz, Vince Sorrenti and John Bernard Kairouz (Antichocko Productions).

Gem Hunters Down Under : Take a wild ride into the remarkable world of the sapphire hunters of Central Queensland, home to one of the richest sapphire deposits on earth. The blind pursuit of this incredible gem pushes a hardy band of miners to their limits (WildBear Entertainment).

Outback Farm : From outback truckers to outback farmers, the gypsy-style water-drilling family, Danyelle and Anthony Haigh and children Theo and Heath, are about to embark on their greatest outback adventure yet (Prospero Productions).

Close Encounters Down Under : Forget Roswell and forget Area 51; the most visited place on earth by UFOs is Australia, with 1,200 sightings a year and counting. The stories of eyewitness encounters, with expert commentary, must be seen to be believed (EQ Media).

Watch Dogs : A “fly on the wall”, partially unscripted comedy looks at incompetent, dysfunctional night-time security guards as they cause more harm than good, dealing with prostitutes, turf wars with private school boys and everything in between (Oldboy Productions).

Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under : Five Australian and New Zealand heavy-duty trucking companies take on the toughest and most extreme towing contracts in the Southern Hemisphere, led by teams of charismatic truckers (Fredbird Entertainment).

Aussie Truck Rehab : Big-rig restorer Jon Kelly and his live-wire team of restoration experts are on an all-or-nothing mission to build the world’s greatest truck rehab firm, determined to find, fix and flip their way to trucking glory (Ronde Media).

Adventure Gold Diggers : Follow the adventures of five adrenaline-fuelled prospecting teams as they search for hard-won gold in some of the most remote and inhospitable areas of Australia (Fredbird Entertainment).

The 7mate line-up also includes Pawn Stars, Motor Mythbusters, American Pickers, Storage Wars, Extreme Ice Railroad and Ultimate Rides, plus blockbuster Hollywood movies.

New on 7two next year is Gold Coast Ocean Rescue, set in the Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation, where an expert team of vets and marine scientists rescues animals, rehabilitates them and releases them back into the wild.

The 7two content slate also includes Murdoch Mysteries, Miss Scarlet and The Duke, Doc Martin, A Touch Of Frost, Call The Midwife, Rosemary & Thyme, Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Air Crash Investigations, Greatest Escapes To The Country and The Yorkshire Vet.

In 2023, 7flix will bring the very best in animation with The Simpsons, American Dad, Family Guy and more, plus Gordon Ramsay’s hit shows and family, kids and action movies across the week.

TV.Cynic · October 25, 2022, 7:46am

Bravo bravo bravo

Seven Network and NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer to launch the ultimate entertainment destination in Australia

Australia’s most-watched television network has joined forces with one of the world’s leading entertainment and media companies to create the most exciting new free-to-air channel and destination for reality and true crime: 7Bravo.

Launching on 15 January 2023, the innovative partnership between Seven Network and NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer will bring the very best of NBCUniversal’s extraordinary reality and true crime content to all Australians, live and free.

Key new programs coming to 7Bravo in 2023 will include Below Deck Down Under (S1), Below Deck Adventure, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (S1), The Real Housewives of Dubai, The Real Housewives of Miami, Love Without Borders, Southern Hospitality and Real Girlfriends in Paris, among others.

Complementing the schedule, 7Bravo and 7plus will be the free-to-air home of NBCUniversal’s stellar portfolio of reality content, including the world’s most iconic unscripted TV franchises and series from Bravo and E!

7Bravo will also deliver audiences compelling true crime content from Oxygen True Crime – the destination for quality crime programming in the US – including Snapped, 911 Crisis Center, Buried in the Backyard, Exhumed, Black Widow Murders, Accident, Suicide or Murder and The First Mindhunter.

Additionally, the new channel will feature The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Judge Jerry, as well as all the red carpet glamour from the biggest awards shows with Live From E!

The new channel will also be the first broadcast home in Australia for reality and true crime content produced for Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.

7Bravo will join Channel 7, 7mate, 7two and 7flix in the Seven Network, perfectly complementing the existing hit channels and giving viewers and advertisers a new, compelling content schedule.

Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton, said: “We are honoured and excited to join NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to- Consumer in creating 7Bravo. NBCUniversal is a global content powerhouse and the creator of some of the best-known and most-loved entertainment brands in the world, and we look

forward to being the broadcast home to the next generation of the best new reality and true crime series to come. With its strong female appeal, 7Bravo is a great addition to the Seven family.”

Chris Taylor, MD, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer and Distribution, ANZ, Executive Chairman of Bravo New Zealand, said: “We are delighted to partner with Seven, to bring Bravo, the ultimate reality and entertainment destination, to Australian audiences for the first time. 7Bravo will be the free-to-air home of binge-worthy and award-winning shows, the best Bravo franchises, E!’s iconic awards show coverage and compelling true crime from Oxygen. Bravo is a powerhouse channel in the US and a successful FTA network in New Zealand; we know Australians are soon going to love being able to access the biggest and best entertainment brands all in one place – live and free, on 7Bravo.”

7BRAVO: KEY NEW PROGRAMS

LAUNCHING IN H1, 2023:

BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER S1

Set against the stunning backdrop of the tropical Whitsunday Islands and world-famous Great Barrier Reef, the Peacock Original series Below Deck Down Under explores the complex, often explosive dynamics of the crew and a rotating group of demanding charter guests on M/Y Thalassa. Captain Jason Chambers is joined by a familiar face, fan-favourite Aesha Scott as Chief Stew, along with newcomers Chef Ryan McKeown and Bosun Jamie Sayed. Stews Tumi Mhlongo and Magda Ziomek are also on board with deckhands Culver Bradbury, Brittini Burton and Ben Crawley.

BELOW DECK ADVENTURE S1

Viewers are taken beyond the deck and off the yacht in Below Deck Adventure, the latest iteration of the Emmy®-nominated franchise as passengers paraglide, explore caves and take helicopter rides along the Norwegian fjords. The series features thrill-seeking charter guests looking to push their limits for an unforgettable experience along the picturesque landscapes that are rich in Viking history. Captain Kerry Titheradge, Chef Jess Condy, Chief Stew Faye Clarke, Stews Oriana Schneps and Kasie Faddah, Bosun Lewis Lupton and deckhands Nathan Morley, Michael Gilman and Kyle Dickard come together in this frigid- water region as some situations get heated when expectations aren’t met, and interpersonal conflicts come to a head while striving to give the charter guests an experience of a lifetime.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP S1

For the first time in The Real Housewives history, iconic franchise members from coast-to- cast will unite on a luxurious getaway filled with unexpected friendships, fun in the sun and plenty of drama. The series will take viewers on the trip of a lifetime when the ladies jet off to Turks and Caicos for an epic vacation packed with private jets, glamorous yachts, scenic excursions, a full-time concierge, a visit to the infamous Conch Shack and a TikTok shared around the world. From self-shot confessionals to bonding over what it’s like to be part of the pop culture zeitgeist, just when you think you’ve seen it all, think again! The iconic Housewives include The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore; The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Kyle Richards; The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Guidice and Melissa Gorga and The Real Housewives of New York City’s Luann de Lesseps and Ramona Singer.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP: EX-WIVES CLUB

For the first time since their departure from The Real Housewives, several of the most unforgettable ex-Housewives will collide for a much-anticipated vacation at one of the most iconic homes in franchise history: Dorinda Medley’s Bluestone Manor. The series will take viewers on a trip down memory lane as the ladies indulge in the lush countryside of the Berkshires with top-notch luxury, hilarious escapades, and non-stop drama. The new season will feature eight all-star Housewives alumnae from coast-to-coast, including Dorinda Medley and Jill Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York City; Phaedra Parks and Eva Marcille of The Real Housewives of Atlanta; Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge of The Real Housewives of Orange County; and Brandi Glanville and Taylor Armstrong of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI S1

As the 11th city in the franchise, The Real Housewives of Dubai follows a dynamic group of lavish women as they run business empires and expertly navigate a highly exclusive social scene within this ultra-luxe billionaire’s playground. Whether they’re dining on a mountainside overlooking a valley of 1,000 camels or hosting the wedding event of the year, these ambitious and glamorous women prove everything is more extravagant in the “City of Gold”. When new group dynamics threaten long-standing friendships, tensions inevitably reach a boiling point, so if you can’t handle the heat… get out of Dubai.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI S4

Set against the backdrop of one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world, The Real Housewives of Miami will take viewers on a wild ride of red-hot fun and friendship – with of course, no drama to spare. After a year of unprecedented times in a pandemic, the Miami social scene is burning up. The Season 4 cast includes returning Housewives Alexia Echevarria, Lisa Hochstein and Larsa Pippen, alongside newcomers Guerdy Abraira, Dr. Nicole Martin and Julia Lemigova, the first LGBTQIA+ housewife. Fan favorites Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton, alongside newcomer Kiki Barth, will also be featured as friends.

REAL GIRLFRIENDS IN PARIS S1

The series follows six young women – Anya Firestone, Emily Gorelik, Margaux Lignel, Kacey Margo, Adja Toure and Victoria Zito – who are all American expats experiencing their wildest adventure yet in the most beautiful city in the world: Paris! As the women live their best lives and chase their ultimate dreams in the “City of Lights”, they find themselves navigating careers, romantic rendezvous, unavoidable conflicts and discovering who they are meant to be and exactly what they want.

LOVE WITHOUT BORDERS S1

In this bold social experiment, five American singles who have struck out at love on their home turf risk everything to find it abroad. They’re anxious to get out of the rut they’re in, and willing to leave families, friends and careers behind for a chance at true romance. The five singles put their lives in the hands of a relationship expert and pack for an overseas destination that won’t be revealed until they’re at the airport to be paired with their “perfect” match, sight unseen.

LAUNCHING LATER IN 2023

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI S5

The Real Housewives of Miami is back for another hot season with new alliances, loyalty and relationships on the line. The ladies of the “Sunshine State” are still turning up the heat and dialing up the drama. The Season 5 cast includes returning Housewives Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Dr. Nicole Martin, Alexia Nepola and Larsa Pippen. Friends of the Housewives Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton will also be featured.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY S1

Southern Hospitality follows Southern Charm resident boss lady Leva Bonaparte as she manages her larger-than-life staff at Republic Garden & Lounge, the hottest nightclub and backdrop for Charleston’s lively party scene. Leva’s team – a fiery group of best friends driven by their work hard/play hard mentality – compete for prime positions and the best tips the city’s nightlife has to offer. Leva sets the bar high, but she treats them like family, guiding this crew of young, passionate singles through love, conflict, makeups, breakups and everything in between. While the staff balances their personal lives with work responsibilities, the stakes have never been higher for Leva who preps for Charleston’s biggest summer in recent memory.

Seven secures broad range of content from NBCUniversal through multi-year volume deal

Australia’s most-watched television network has entered into an exciting, new multi-year content partnership with one of the world’s leading entertainment and media companies.

The agreement between Seven Network and NBCUniversal Global Distribution will bring NBCUniversal’s (NBCU) extraordinary content portfolio to all Australians, live and free.

As part of this significant agreement, Seven will acquire all of NBCU’s scripted network and cable dramas and comedies for years to come. This will include exciting new series such as Universal Television’s Quantum Leap, the sequel of the legendary series starring Raymond Lee, Ernie Hudson, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park and Nanrisa Lee; and Lopez vs. Lopez, a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between, starring George Lopez and Mayan Lopez. Both Quantum Leap and Lopez vs. Lopez will debut on Channel 7 next year.

Meanwhile on 7plus, viewers will soon be able to watch The Endgame. Also from Universal Television, The Endgame is a propulsive, high-stakes thriller from Justin Lin, director of Fast & Furious. When a recently captured criminal mastermind, Elena Federova (Morena Baccarin), orchestrates several highly coordinated bank heists throughout New York City for a mysterious purpose, it falls to principled FBI agent Val Turner (Ryan Michelle Bathé), to thwart Elena’s ambitious plan and reveal the truth before it’s too late. The gripping heist drama reveals how far some people will go for love, justice and the most valuable commodity in the world: the truth.

In addition, viewers will be able to watch an extraordinary line-up of library and classic scripted dramas from NBCU’s stellar catalogue on 7plus.

This deal also ensures that Channel 7 will be the new free-to-air home in Australia to NBCU’s remarkable library of blockbuster movies including F9, The Boss Baby: Family Business, and Spirit Untamed.

Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton, said: “We are honoured and excited to partner with NBCUniversal to bring its world-class content to our viewers.

“NBCUniversal is a global content powerhouse and the creator of some of the best-known and most-loved entertainment brands in the world, across television and film. We can’t wait to bring them and much more to Seven and 7plus.”

Seven Chief Content Officer, Entertainment Programming, Angus Ross, said: “NBCUniversal has a remarkable pipeline of content, and we are delighted to announce this new agreement.

“For Seven, it means access to an amazing library of new and classic content. For 7plus, in particular, it brings a whole new world of must-watch series and movies. Australians already love NBCUniversal’s great content, and we know they are going to love watching it across the screens of Seven.”

Chris Taylor, MD, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer and Distribution, Australia & New Zealand, said: “We are delighted to have established such a broad and innovative partnership with Seven West Media. This expansive content agreement will fuel both Seven’s network of channels and 7plus with iconic scripted content from our library, while positioning Australian viewers to enjoy the best of our new network and cable product from the US, as well as our beloved feature films.”

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