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Originally Posted by keithafc

You talking about the last series? Well that is obvious. Everyone was told it was the end, more people tuned in. Give it a run of 2-3 years straight and the ratings will drop again. The LF doesn't make a great deal of difference to the quality of the TV show.

Without live feed it won't get a run of two to three years.

I'm well aware that it doesn't change the content or quality of the highlight shows but you are blatantly ignoring the multiple positive effects it has on the format. It's like you've just started mouthing off without reading a single post.

I feel for you if you think last years only rated well because people were told it was the last one. I seriously doubt all those extra people tuned in just because of that. And even if we go back a year 2.5 million is still an absurdly fantastic audience to a pit like Channel 5.

They could have a great run with it. But taking out a core show component and pissing off your loyal fanbase isin't the best way to start. It's a big loss for the product, will harm it's press coverage potential and it's being done for seemingly no good reason. Live feed is easy to put out. And best of all? If you think it's a bit shit you don't have to watch it.