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Channel 5 Confirms Cancellation of Vanessa Feltz After 18 Months Due to Prank Calls
Channel 5 said low ratings and repeated hoax calls led to the decision, with the show averaging 50,000 viewers per episode, the broadcaster said.
- Channel 5 will have the daytime talk show Vanessa, hosted by Vanessa Feltz, 'rested' starting July 17 due to afternoon scheduling changes, concluding its 18-month run.
- Low ratings plagued the programme, which drew an average of 50,000 viewers, significantly trailing ITV's Loose Women that attracts between 800,000 and 1.2 million viewers per episode.
- Producers struggled to manage persistent prank calls during phone-in segments, while controversial moments occasionally garnered thousands of Ofcom complaints.
- Sources claim Feltz was left 'blindsided' by the cancellation, reportedly storming out of the studio after learning the show would not be renewed.
- Channel 5 officials stated that Feltz remains a valued member of the '5 family,' with the network currently discussing future projects together.
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