Channel Nine’s desperate attempt to save The Summit after rumours series wasn’t returning for a second season following poor ratings
Channel Nine is pulling out all the stops to save The Summit after the adventurous series failed to convince audiences.
Ny Breaking Australia can reveal the network has devised a plan to save the series.
Season two will feature a bevy of familiar faces hired to tackle New Zealand's mountain trek.
Leading the pack is former NRL star Mat Rogers, according to well-placed production sources.
It comes after Ny Breaking Australia revealed the series was on the verge of cancellation after failing to captivate audiences despite its enticing cast and concept.
Channel Nine is pulling out all the stops to save The Summit after the adventurous series failed to convince audiences. Pictured: host Jai Courtney
Season two will feature a bevy of familiar faces hired to tackle New Zealand's mountain trek. Leading the pack is former NRL star Mat Rogers, according to well-placed production sources
A Nine insider told Ny Breaking Australia that the network previously had no plans for a second season, but decided to greenlight it.
The Jai Courtney-hosted action-adventure series, initially touted as the network's breakout series of the year, has struggled to make the ratings.
Despite the exciting premise and high-profile casting, the series struggled to get above 400,000 viewers.
It comes after Ny Breaking Australia revealed the series was on the verge of cancellation after failing to captivate audiences despite its enticing cast and concept
Despite its exciting premise and high-profile casting, the series struggled to grow above 400,000 viewers
The source painted a picture of a series full of production nightmares and financial setbacks due to severe weather conditions.
Filming the action-packed 2,500-metre mountain trek in New Zealand turned out to be a huge job, costing hundreds of thousands of euros.
“Honestly, the show wasn't worth the headache that came with it. At this stage, the series will not be revived for a second season,” the insider said at the time.
Each participant must carry a backpack filled with $70,000 in cash, and if anyone leaves the competition, their money will be deducted from the total prize money.
The harsh weather forced producers to recreate the ending, which required a temporary shutdown, a cast relocation, and a reshoot of the climax when conditions improved.
Meanwhile, Nine is still raking in blockbuster ratings with their older reality shows like The Block and Married At First Sight.
The MAFS season ten finale drew over a million viewers, while The Block's series finale reached approximately 1.3 million viewers.
The Summit failed to achieve the viewing figures of nine hits such as Married At First Sight (photo) and The Block