Over the Easter Long Weekend, Nine’s MAFS took home the chocolates of being the most watched program edging out the news and multiple sporting matches. Monday night’s episode, which broadcasted the last dinner party of the season raked in more than 2.8 million drama thirsty Aussies.
If the viewers were in fact tuned into Nine for the drama they were not disappointed. A total TV national average audience of 1,920,000 watched on as Gia gave her best performance of “out-victim” playing husband Scott, David “begging like a dog that hasn’t been fed for a week” and Scott finally standing up for himself.
After lying about leaving the experiment to spend time with her daughter and mother, all eyes were on Gia as she planned to “out-victim” Scott. Equipped with a plan and a handwritten note, Gia attempted to win back husband Scott.
But unfortunately for Gia, her plan was unravelled when production recorded her not so secret conversation with fellow wife Bec.
“It’s not just about your relationship, it’s about all of Australia,” Bec said. “And if you can cry, that would be great.”
When Gia finally delivered the speech to Scott and the rest of the group, the planned crocodile tears had no impact. Not one participant battered an eye-lid at what she had to say.
This led to Scott delivering his own speech.
Scott explained the poor treatment he has copped form Gia all experiment before delivering the final almighty blow. “I’m not sure it is what you’re looking for, Gia, but I can tell you’re not the one for me,” he said.
He then whipped off his ring, slammed it on the table and walked away from the table. Adding to the drama, he accidentally knocked over a chair on his way out.
Taking a step back from all that tea, Seven’s most watched program of Monday evening was the AFL. The one point block-buster between the Hawthorn Hawks and Geelong Cats drew in a reach of 1,723,000 and an average audience of 670,000.
Over on 10, Monday’s broadcast of Survivor came in at 24th with a reach of 712,00 and an average audience of 435,000.
The rest of the weekend was less drama filled and more sports filled. Easter clashes headlined the weekend with traditional match-ups drawing in big TV numbers. Sprinkle in the NBL finals and sporting fans were blessed for choice.
