‘Temu ACA’: 10 News+ roasted by viewers

Channel 10’s replacement has been savaged by viewers during its debut episode that saw the Prime Minister interviewed.

Channel 10’s replacement for The Project has been roasted by viewers during its debut episode on Monday.

Despite Network 10 bagging an interview with the Prime Minister in a bid to win viewers over, it seems the new show has fallen flat with those watching at home.

As it aired on Monday night, many took to X to share their views on The Project’s replacement, and sadly for Network 10, most opinions appeared overwhelmingly negative, with some labelling 10 News+ a knockoff of rival network shows like A Current Affair.

“Anyone else bored so far? #10newsplus,” tweeted one viewer, with another agreeing: “Same. Disappointing.”

Television journalist Denham Hitchcock and his former Seven Network colleague Amelia Brace interviewed the Prime Minister on Monday. Picture: 10

“You replaced the project with a Temu ACA not seeing @theprojecttv is incredibly depressing. 10news+ sucks!” remarked a third viewer.

Another complained about the format of the new show, tweeting: “Please no more long investigation reports it’s 6pm!”

“This is proper @Channel7 style commercial JUNK. It’s like watching a cross between Fox News and Anchorman. Why the silly news voices!? questioned another disgruntled viewer.

“This is like ACA. Going to peoples houses to talk & them avoiding the cameras. Lots of nodding,” commented another viewer.

One however, praised the show’s lead story on convicted drug smuggler Debbie Voulgaris, who gave an exclusive interview from a Taiwan prison.

“Loving 10 news +, strong launch story. Is this the new Schapelle Corby story we all need to know about. 10 news should be very proud,” they wrote.

The show’s interview with the Prime Minister also sparked some viewer backlash, with journalists Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace being called out for their interviewing techniques, which saw the PM interrupted multiple times.

Viewers complained that the hosts interrupted the PM during the brief interview. Picture: 10

“Some ridiculous questions and hectoring tone from both hosts in this very disappointing interview with the PM,” ranted one.

“You replaced #theprojecttv for this tabloid junk??I’m turning this off!” complained another.

“This is trash, so dry and bland. Time for the project 2.0 and a game show in a prime time slot up against Home and Away. Good luck!” tweeted a third unimpressed viewer.
While a fourth added: Oh dear. I thought I would give 10 News Plus a go. I feel like we have regressed 20 years! An inauthentic painfully choreographed attempt at current affairs!”

Meanwhile, it was an emotional final episode of The Project on Channel 10 on Friday after over 16 years on-screen with surprise appearances from Carrie Bickmore and Lisa Wilkinson.

Regular hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris, Sam Taunton and Georgie Tunny bid farewell to viewers during an emotional final episode.

“I can’t actually look at you all, I’m so sorry, because you’ve just been an absolute dream to work with,” said Tunny as she broke down. “There can be a lot said about the media industry and it’s cat fights and all of this, but this has been a family from the beginning and I know that you’ll still in my life.”

Originally published as ‘Temu ACA’: 10 News+ roasted by viewers