Blow Up (Australian TV series)

Blow Up is an Australian reality television show based on a Dutch format, in which ten artists compete to create the best balloon artworks. It will be hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas and judged by professional balloon artist Chris Adamo. The series will premiere on 15 May 2023 on Seven Network.[1]

Blow Up
GenreReality
Presented byStephen Curry
Becky Lucas
JudgesChris Adamo
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locationMelbourne, Victoria
Production companyEndemol Shine Australia
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Picture format
Audio formatStereo
Original release15 May 2023 (2023-05-15)
Related
Lego Masters

The programme is produced by Endemol Shine Australia and was first announced in August 2022 and commenced filming in the same month in Melbourne and was officially confirmed at Seven's 2023 upfronts in October 2022.[2][3]

Contestants
Contestant[4] Age State Status
Brendan Ord 49 VIC
Chloe Lim 40 ACT
Donna Cochrane 42 QLD
Justin Williams 31 VIC
Matt Falloon 38 NSW
Michelle Ferron 33 VIC
Nicole Brusic 50 SA
Robbie Kay 34 SA
Tammie Timmers 37 VIC
Trevor Timmers 37 VIC

Series Details

Challenge 1
  • Airdate - 15 May 2023
  • Challenge: "TBA"
Contestant Balloon design Result
Brendan
Chloe
Donna
Justin
Matt
Michelle
Nicole
Robbie
Tammie
Trevor

Reception

Viewership

Although highly advertised for weeks, the series debuted to 288,000 viewers, coming third in its timeslot behind Masterchef Australia and The Summit, respectively, and ranking 19th for the night. The second episode faired no better, with only 224,000 viewers, losing more than 40,000 from its debut, and ranking below the top 20 programs of the night.

References
  1. Knox, David (8 May 2023). "Airdate: Blow Up". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  2. Knox, David (21 August 2022). "Seven to Blow Up balloon series". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  3. "Seven Upfront 2023: New and Returning shows". TV Tonight. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  4. Christmass, Pip (12 May 2023). "Channel 7 announces line up for brand new show Blow Up: How to watch and cast revealed". 7news. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
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