Challenge Anneka dropped from Channel 5 schedules after two episodes

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 28 March 2023

Channel 5 decides to pull Challenge Anneka from its Saturday night schedule after just two episodes.

Challenge Anneka has been pulled from Channel 5's Saturday night schedule after just two episodes.

The entertainment show - a huge hit in the '90s - sees Anneka Rice attempt to pull off a philanthropic challenge, such as building a dog charity shelter or renovating an elderly care home, in a matter of days.

Channel 5 commissioned a four-episode series, the first of which aired on March 18, but now the broadcaster has decided to shelve the final two episodes for the time being due to poor ratings.

A spokesperson confirmed: "The first episode of Challenge Anneka was enjoyed by 1.25 million / 10% viewers, but Saturday evenings are always highly competitive, especially at this time of year.

"The public and critical reaction to Challenge Anneka's return has been amazing and we have decided to preserve the remaining two shows and reschedule them soon."

Challenge Anneka's space in the schedules this weekend has now been taken by Royal Family-themed documentaries.

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