Radiowiz wrote:

What were the ratings for Canada's got Talent?
I thought it wasn't as much of a ratings issue as it was a true cost issue. Fees for rights, etc plus other expenses-finding the right Judges at whatever wage to do it.
I don't doubt that Martin Short didn't do it for pennies.  

 

You are correct, Canada's Got Talent started off with great ratings, with almost 1.5 million for the first show and around 1 million for about the first 7 or 8 episodes. Those are great numbers for a small network like City.   However ratings softened quite a bit for the remaining 22 episodes.  This time they are only shooting 9 episodes and from Niagara Falls which is interesting. 

Also noticed that Hudson & Rex, City's scripted drama/comedy/crime/dog show set in Newfoundland is back for a 4th season.  This program at times has decent ratings, but also is not consistent.  Good on City for giving the program time to grow.  Another family program that is set in Canada and sold to over 100 countries around the world.

Sunday nights City will have lots of cancon with Bachelor in Canada Paradise and a live Paradise After Show.  Should be interesting to see how this works out.  City was the only Canadian network to see a ratings increase during the past year during COVID, which is something they are rightly promoting.  Hockey ratings on Saturday have been improving.

Wednesday and Thursday are complete NBC simsubs. Once again, I will fire up the PVR and record the primetime lineups on KING.

The judges will be Howie Mandel, youtuber Lilly Singh, rapper Kardinal Offishall, and wrestling star Trish Stratus. Country singer Lindsey Ell will host.