Day two of Test Two of The Ashes dominated Thursday night television ratings, with 732,000 sporting fans tuning in to watch the live broadcast from Lord’s, London. The match between Australia and England saw Australia finishing the day in the lead, with a score of 416 (100.4) to England’s 278/4 (61).
In other television highlights, Seven’s Home and Away attracted an audience of 307,000 viewers as the episode explored Mali’s refusal for help, Remi’s slippery slope, and Tane opening up. Meanwhile, on Nine’s A Current Affair, viewers were captivated by an investigation into former Queensland Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s serious corrupt conduct. The program also delved into Taylor Swift’s latest endeavors, which sent her fans into a frenzy.
On Channel 10, MasterChef Australia continued to captivate audiences with a competition for the coveted Immunity Pin. Brent, Declan, Theo, and Malissa showcased their culinary skills, but it was Malissa who came out on top, earning the gold pin. The episode garnered an impressive 710,000 viewers, marking a 31% increase in viewership.
The ratings for news programs were also notable. Seven News attracted 863,000 viewers in its 6:00 pm slot, followed closely by Nine News with 741,000 viewers. ABC News garnered an audience of 530,000 viewers, while 10 News First saw 207,000 viewers at 5:00 pm and 164,000 viewers at 6:00 pm. SBS World News captured the attention of 168,000 viewers at 6:30 pm and 103,000 viewers at 7:00 pm.
In current affairs, A Current Affair on Nine delved into the ICAC findings implicating Gladys Berejiklian, attracting an audience of 566,000 viewers. The program also covered the buzz around Taylor Swift. ABC’s 7.30 tackled the NSW corruption watchdog’s investigation into Berejiklian, with 396,000 viewers tuning in. The program also discussed the consequences of a mutiny in the Kremlin, which are still being felt in Moscow. The Project on Channel 10 invited director Greta Gerwig and the stars of the Barbie movie, Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, and America Ferrera, for an engaging conversation. The show drew in 183,000 viewers at 6:30 pm and 272,000 viewers at 7:00 pm.
In the realm of sports, Game II of the Women’s State of Origin captured the attention of 621,000 viewers, despite the NSW Blues’ valiant effort falling short against the QLD Maroons, with a final score of 18-14. NRL Thursday Night Footy between the Sharks and the Dragons attracted 215,000 viewers, witnessing the Sharks dominate the game with a 52-16 victory. In AFL action, 252,000 viewers tuned in to watch Brisbane triumph over Richmond, with a score of 20.14 (134) to 7.11 (53).
SBS provided an informative program on Inside Sydney Airport, which attracted 122,000 viewers.
Overall, the television ratings for June 29 demonstrated the wide range of programming that appealed to viewers. From thrilling sporting contests to in-depth current affairs and popular reality competitions, audiences were engaged and entertained throughout the evening.
