The Project group.
Ten’s The Project, after almost 16 years and 4,500 episodes, will have its last show later this month.
The Project will air for the last time on Friday, June 27.
From Monday, June 30, the 6pm slot will have a new one-hour national news, current affairs and insights program.
The name, hosts and further details to be announced.
“Network 10 will be introducing a revised early evening program schedule later this month,” the network said in a statement.
“At the core of the changes will be an expansion of Network 10’s successful news coverage, with the launch of a new national one-hour 6pm news, current affairs and insights program six days a week to complement 10’s one-hour 5pm local news bulletins.
“This reflects the successful growth in audiences to Network 10 local news bulletins and coverage. Our focus continues to be on serving our free-to-air audiences with more of the content they are increasingly watching. “Deal or No Deal will move to the new time of 7pm.
Craig Campbell, creative director, Roving Enterprises & creator of The Project, said that 16 years ago he could not have dreamed that our entertainment company’s take on the day would become part of a grown-up news cycle.
“We have launched campaigns, raised lifesaving cash for those that needed it, shone a light on people who deserved to be seen and hopefully made people smile and believe in the importance of a positive message,” he said.
“The show has also been the prime-time destination for countless Australian actors and musicians, and I am proud we have been here as a showcase for the entertainment industry. “We have an extraordinary team making this show every day and I know this news will hit them hard. It’s been a privilege to work with them and the hundreds of others that joined us along the way.”
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