Silent Witness struggles in ratings as ITV’s The Chase takes the lead in viewership
London: So, BBC’s Silent Witness made a big splash this week, right? But guess what? It didn’t quite hit the mark in the ratings game.
The latest episode, which aired on January 6, had a new team of forensic experts diving into a creepy case of a woman found dead in a cave. It pulled in about 3.5 million viewers, which sounds decent, but it was still overshadowed by ITV’s The Chase.
That quiz show, hosted by the ever-charismatic Bradley Walsh, came back just three days after Silent Witness kicked off its 28th season. The Chase had four contestants trying to win some cash, and it managed to snag around 3.9 million viewers.
Even though Silent Witness has been a staple since 1996, its latest season premiere didn’t quite live up to expectations. The previous season averaged over 6 million viewers, so this drop is pretty shocking.
Fans were also buzzing on social media about some unexpected romantic moments between Dr. Nikki Alexander and Jack Hodgson. They shared a kiss that caught everyone off guard, especially since they usually keep things low-key.
One viewer even tweeted about how the kissing was getting on their nerves! It seems like the new season is stirring up mixed feelings among fans.
So, if you’re curious, you can catch Silent Witness on BBC IPlayer. It’ll be interesting to see how the ratings shake out in the coming weeks!
