Channel 4 AXES another reality show after just one season amid ‘carnage’ cost-cutting measures
Channel 4 has axed another much-loved reality show as part of their cost-cutting plan.
Naked, Alone And Racing To Get Home was next in line for the award, amid a slew of cancellations with the broadcaster reportedly facing financial difficulties.
The survival show – which only aired for one season before being axed – sees two teams of strangers attempt to survive a three-day trek through the British wilderness.
The two teams are paired together and their grueling challenge begins without food or clothing.
Reduced to a kind of primitive state of life, the survivors will have to create their own shelters and find warmth in the cold.
Channel 4 has axed another much-loved reality show as part of their cost-cutting plan
Naked, Alone And Racing To Get Home was next in line for the award, amid a slew of cancellations, with the broadcaster reportedly facing financial difficulties.
No phones are allowed, as the participants relied solely on maps and talking to strangers, daring to completely step out of their comfort zone.
The winner of the show would win a cash prize of £5,000 for charity.
A Channel 4 spokesperson confirmed this, saying: ‘Channel 4, like all broadcasters, makes decisions in the natural cycle of programming about which programs should rest, return or end to ensure we are always innovating and giving viewers the best offering to provide content. ‘
“Additionally, with public habits changing faster than ever, we must deploy our resources more rigorously and prioritize programs that drive digital growth.
The spokesperson added: ‘However, the number of shows we are not recommissioning is no different from recent years.’
The broadcaster has taken a series of money-saving measures, with previous casualties including Steph’s Packed Lunch and SAS Who Dares Win, as well as The Lateish Show With Mo Gillian and The Hobby Man.
Mo’s BAFTA award-winning chat show started in 2019 and featured interviews with Rio Ferdinand, Jack Whitehall, AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett.
Meanwhile, Alex Brooker traveled the world in The Hobby Man, picking up new hobbies along the way.
The show’s ax comes despite celebrities including Scarlett Moffatt, Joe Thomas and Joe Wilkinson.
The survival show – which only aired one season before being axed – sees two teams of strangers as they attempt to survive a three-day trek through the British wilderness.
The Lateish Show with comedian Mo Gilligan has also been cancelled
Mo’s BAFTA award-winning chat show started in 2019 and features interviews with Rio Ferdinand, Jack Whitehall, AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett
Meanwhile, The Last Leg’s Alex traveled the world in The Hobby Man, picking up new hobbies along the way, but the series was recently canceled due to the ongoing financial cuts (pictured with Scarlett Moffatt)
Steph McGovern wiped away tears as she said her final farewell to her show Steph’s Packed Lunch during its final episode on Friday
Controversial cult late-night show Naked Attraction, big-budget celebrity flop Scared Of The Dark and groundbreaking medical documentary Rescue: Extreme Medics, based in Scotland, have all been pulled from shelves.
Meanwhile, Steph McGovern wiped away tears as she said goodbye to her show Steph’s Packed Lunch during its final episode last Friday.
In October it was confirmed that Channel 4 had decided not to renew the show for another series and would let it end in December.