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Emmak2005
10-05-2005, 14:13
Referring to another post about rumours about the show being axed, it has been confirmed by ITV1 (as seen on MSN News): High-profile ITV1 show Celebrity Wrestling has been pulled from its Saturday evening slot after feeling the force of Doctor Who.

The show, which features the likes of Big Brother's Kate Lawler, James Hewitt and model Victoria Silvstedt, launched three weeks ago.

But its ratings have fallen since pulling in only 3.8 million viewers on its first night. The show, which has been beaten by the successful revival on BBC1 of Doctor Who, pulled in just 2.6 million viewers on Saturday.

ITV said it intended to find another slot for the reality show, but that it could get the chop if this was not possible.

It will be broadcast for the final time at 6.30pm on Saturday before being replaced by repeats of the Star Wars movies.

Celebrity Wrestling is one of a host of celebrity shows being screened on ITV - including the forthcoming Love Island and Hit Me Baby One More Time.

The show pits stars including former EastEnders actor Marc Bannerman, Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton and presenter Jeff Brazier against each other.

The contestants compete for the title of male and female celebrity wrestling champion after a series of bouts over six weeks.

An ITV spokeswoman said: "Despite a strong start bringing in a large share of younger viewers to ITV1, in the last couple of weeks we have seen that share fall and as a result have decided to take Celebrity Wrestling out of the schedule.

"Kate Thornton and the team did a great job in what turned out to be a very competitive time slot in the Saturday night schedule."
dddMac1
10-05-2005, 14:18
had a feeling they would only watched the first night of celeb wrestling but i did not think much of it i prefer Dr Who
Emmak2005
10-05-2005, 14:19
had a feeling they would only watched the first night of celeb wrestling but i did not think much of it i prefer Dr Who Yes it seems 8 million or so other viewers would agree with you there.
mikepemb
10-05-2005, 19:17
is it just me or is celebrity wrestling trashy?
Debs
10-05-2005, 19:22
can you believe it! i started watching it 2 weeks ago and was enjoying it!! now they gon and axed it!!
Emmak2005
10-05-2005, 20:24
can you believe it! i started watching it 2 weeks ago and was enjoying it!! now they gon and axed it!!
I know, although cheesy and a bit camp, due to the overacting of its contestants, it was very much like gladiators in it's heyday. But obviously not as much as I thought so - hence it's departure so soon in the series. I think ITV1 should see how the rest of the series pans out, rather than go on how many people have tuned in its first few weeks. I mean it's bound to dip and rise - especially with the audience having to accept a new show, etc. But ITV in general don't tend to give shows like these much of a chance. I mean look at what happened with Crossroads. :searchme: OK - poor example, but u know what I mean!
Bad Wolf
11-05-2005, 18:16
ha ha ha, it was rubbish!
Abi
11-05-2005, 18:20
i watched aboutthe first 10 mins and switch channels...
Bad Wolf
11-05-2005, 18:20
its up against dr who- there is no contest!!
wweisben
12-05-2005, 13:52
****major new********

My uncals son works at the royal albert hall. And he said there are huge rumors going saying ITV is bringing back proper wrestling on saturday afternoons . this is great for uk people who are trianing to become wrestlers.
dddMac1
12-05-2005, 14:04
ITV seem to be having Problems with the ratings.proper Wrestling sounds good just as long as it is not Celebs
hazey
12-05-2005, 18:30
ha ha ha, it was rubbish! I say leave it to the guys and girls of WWE they entertaining. :cheer:
Bad Wolf
12-05-2005, 18:36
it was so naff, if they want to do something like this, they should bring back gladiators!!! that was cool
Lisa321
13-05-2005, 17:00
Ohmygod no...
I liked that!!!
Grrr. So, are they axing it or will they put it on say Channel 4 sometime..?
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muppet_baby
19-05-2005, 07:28
Rach - I agree! Why don't they just give in and bring Gladiators back because that seems to be the type of thing they're going for & everyone LOVES gladiators! lol! We should start a campaign! Though i think Wolf might be a bit past coming back.
Behemoth
19-05-2005, 10:38
I watched Gladiators when it was on Challenge a few months ago!
Rain_
19-05-2005, 11:39
Did anyone see ice wariors? it was gladiators on ice and it lasted a whole 6 episodes..lol
Abi
19-05-2005, 16:57
I loved Gladiors, we should start another petition to bring it back
Behemoth
19-05-2005, 19:56
My favourite was Lightning lol
Abi
20-05-2005, 10:01
I dont remember who i liked, but i loved the Wall thing
stacyefc
20-05-2005, 10:47
yeah that was good and the hang tough. I agree we should start a petition and send it to itv.
muppet_baby
20-05-2005, 10:55
Yes, please do!!! I had this idea last week but didn't really know how to go about it!