Australians shocked by reports The Project is set to be axed; “We didn’t realise it was still on,” they say

CANCEL CULTURE: Amid growing rumours The Project is about to be axed by Network TEN, Australians are overwhelmingly responding with the same reaction: “Wait, that’s still on?”

Once an iconic mainstay of Australian current affairs television, the show has struggled with low ratings in recent years as viewers shift from free-to-air TV to streaming.

Now, the mere whiff of cancellation has generated more buzz than any panel debate in the show’s past decade.

Even those who still sometimes watch The Project are expressing relief.

“Honestly, now I have the entire hour back to scroll Instagram, and frankly, that’s great news,” says one man.

Network TEN executives are reportedly now considering a short-term replacement for the show – a reality series following The Project staff as they discover their show’s cancellation in real time.