The End of an Era: Australia's "The Project" to Conclude After 16 Years

Australia's popular television show "The Project" is ending its run after 16 years. The show, which has aired nearly 4,500 episodes, will conclude in three weeks. The announcement follows a period of declining ratings since the departure of host Carrie Bickmore at the end of 2022. Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris, and Hamish Macdonald will also leave the network. Comedian Sam Taunton will continue making guest appearances on other Ten shows. One of the hosts commented, "It's a huge moment for everybody." Another long-time host reflected, "I was 55 when I started here. I'm now 70. So that's 15 years. How an old fat white guy like me could survive that long ago, I've got no idea, but I'm still here. And I'm really sad today." The end of "The Project" marks the close of a chapter in Australian television history, leaving viewers to anticipate what the future holds for the network.