In a competitive night of television ratings, Seven Network emerged victorious on Monday, despite strong performances from Nine’s flagship programs. While Nine News, A Current Affair, and The Block led in specific time slots, Seven’s overall strategy secured the top spot for the evening.
Early evening ratings showed Nine leading with strength, particularly with Nine News attracting an impressive
1.49 million viewers
. A Current Affair continued this momentum with
1.22 million viewers
. However, as the night progressed, Nine’s shift to football panel shows proved less appealing to audiences, allowing Seven to capitalize on the opportunity.
Prime Time Entertainment Showdown
The Block stood out in the entertainment category, drawing a national TV audience of
1.1 million viewers
. This placed it ahead of popular programs such as The Voice with
944,000 viewers
and 7:30 with
796,000 viewers
. Despite these successes, Nine’s later programming struggled to maintain the lead.
Meanwhile, Have You Been Paying Attention? was a highlight for Network 10, securing
706,000 viewers
, surpassing Four Corners and Media Watch on ABC, which garnered
693,000
and
608,000 viewers
respectively.
Seven’s Winning Formula
Seven’s triumph on Monday was largely attributed to the consistent performance of its news and entertainment lineup. Seven News averaged
1.44 million viewers
, while Home & Away maintained a solid
956,000 viewers
. The Chase also contributed with
677,000 viewers
.
Despite Nine’s early evening dominance, Seven’s strategic programming choices, including the popular soap opera Home & Away, helped secure the network’s overall win for the night.
Other Networks and Key Programs
ABC’s offerings included ABC News with
954,000 viewers
, followed by Planet America and Hard Quiz, which attracted
461,000
and
420,000 viewers
respectively. Network 10’s lineup saw 10 News rise to
367,000 viewers
, with Deal or No Deal and 10 Late News following.
SBS’s programming featured SBS World News and Portugal with Michael Portillo, drawing
208,000
and
183,000 viewers
respectively.
Morning Show Ratings
In the morning show segment, Sunrise led with
423,000 viewers
, outperforming Today and News Breakfast, which attracted
313,000
and
244,000 viewers
respectively.
The results reflect a dynamic landscape in Australian television, where strategic programming and viewer preferences play critical roles in determining nightly winners. As networks continue to vie for audience attention, the competition remains fierce, with each network refining its approach to capture the largest share of the national audience.
