Big Bash second innings draws 983,000 metro viewers while Back Roads draws 762,000

January 5, 2016 11:53

The second innings of the Big Bash match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades drew 983,000 metropolitan viewers last night.

Chris Gayle batting during last night’s Big Bash match in Hobart.

Session 2 out-rated session 1 of the match, played out of Hobart, which drew just 857,000 viewers across the five cities, meaning almost one million people witnessed Chris Gayle’s controversial interview with Ten reporter Mel Mclaughlin, where he made a pass at her.

The result came on a summer night when audiences remained weak with no show, outside of news, drawing more than one million viewers and the ABC’s Back Roads, hosted by Heather Ewart, again performing strongly with 762,000.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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