Studio 10
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 2013-11-04 |
| Defunct | 2023-12-22 |
| Headquarters | Pyrmont, Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Angela Bishop, Narelda Jacobs, Tristan MacManus |
| Products | Morning talk show |
Studio 10 was a morning talk program in Australia broadcast on Network 10 from 4 November 2013 until 22 December 2023. The show’s final presenting team consisted of Angela Bishop, Narelda Jacobs, and Tristan MacManus. It aired live on weekdays from 10am to noon, with weekend highlight episodes also featured. Production took place at Network 10 Studios located in Pyrmont, Sydney.
History
On 9 June 2013, Network 10 revealed plans for Studio 10 as the successor to the cancelled The Circle. The original hosting panel featured Ita Buttrose, Joe Hildebrand, Sarah Harris, and Jessica Rowe. The program's name was selected through a viewer contest held in July 2013, and it debuted on 4 November 2013 alongside the short-lived breakfast show Wake Up.
Among early memorable moments were Buttrose's guest role on Wake Up and an incident where a water taxi became stranded due to adverse weather conditions. In December 2013, weekend highlight episodes were introduced, making Studio 10 the first Australian morning show to broadcast on Christmas Day via pre-recorded segments.
In March 2014, an interview revealing Steve Irwin’s final words attracted worldwide media coverage. The last half-hour segment, initially branded as Studio 10 You, concentrated on health and beauty topics but was eventually discontinued. Additionally, a Perth-specific edition combined local content with segments from the East Coast.
Starting in 2016, Denise Drysdale joined as a co-host, sharing duties with Buttrose who reduced her appearances that year. In July 2017, the program extended its duration to three and a half hours. Jessica Rowe resigned in March 2018 amid reports of internal disagreements; shortly after, Buttrose departed in April 2018 for personal reasons amid similar speculation. Angela Bishop and Denise Scott then joined as panelists.
Towards the end of 2018, Kerri-Anne Kennerley became part of the panel, while Natarsha Belling took on the role of news presenter in 2019. Denise Scott transitioned to Melbourne correspondent duties mid-2019. In January 2020, Narelda Jacobs moved to Sydney to join the panel full-time.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the live studio audience was suspended and the show expanded to four hours starting at 8am. Due to significant budget reductions in August 2020, Belling and Kennerley exited; shortly thereafter Joe Hildebrand resigned. Tristan MacManus joined as co-host alongside Sarah Harris in September 2020, accompanied by a refreshed format resembling rival programs.
Sarah Harris left the show in December 2022 after nine years with the team; subsequently, hosting shifted to a trio format featuring Bishop, Jacobs, and MacManus handling news and entertainment segments. The broadcast was shortened to two hours (10am–12pm) serving as a lead-in to 10 News First: Midday.
In November 2023, while celebrating its tenth anniversary, Studio 10 was cancelled due to declining ratings; its final episode aired on 22 December 2023.
From April 2025 onward, the Studio 10 YouTube channel began uploading popular segments including celebrity interviews and cooking demonstrations.
Presenters
| Presenter | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Bishop | Co-host | 2018–2020, 2023 |
| Entertainment | 2020–2022 | |
| Narelda Jacobs | News | 2020–2022 |
| Co-host | 2023 | |
| Tristan McManus | Co-host | 2020–2023 |
| Daniel Doody | Reporter | 2020–2023 |
Contributors
| Presenter | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bennett | Entertainment Presenter | 2013–2023 |
| Denise Drysdale | Co-host | 2016–2020 |
| Contributor | 2020–2023 | |
| Jesse Baird | Reporter | 2020–2023 |
| Jess Eva | Contributor | 2022–2023 |
Advertorial Presenters
- Kate Albert
- Raelene Metlitzky
- Nikki Racco
Presenters Timeline
| Presenter | Years | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Sarah Harris | colspan="10" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Joe Hildebrand | colspan="8" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Jessica Rowe | colspan="6" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Ita Buttrose | colspan="6" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| David Robinson | Reporter | ||||||||||
| Denise Drysdale | colspan="5" Template:Yes2 | colspan="3" Template:Guest | |||||||||
| Angela Bishop | colspan="6" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Kerri-Anne Kennerly | colspan="3" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Denise Scott | colspan="2" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Scott Tweedie | Reporter | ||||||||||
| Natarsha Belling | colspan="2" Template:CRecurring | ||||||||||
| Tristan McManus | colspan="4" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||
| Narelda Jacobs | colspan="3" Template:CRecurring | colspan="1" Template:Yes2 | |||||||||
| Daniel Doody | Reporter | ||||||||||
Critical Response
The program has drawn comparisons to its forerunner The Circle and is often characterized as Australia's counterpart to the American talk show The View.
Television Ratings
At launch, Studio 10 recorded modest viewership numbers, averaging approximately 61,000 viewers nationwide, trailing behind competing programs such as The Morning Show and Mornings. Audience figures continued to decline in the initial weeks. Nevertheless, by continuing broadcasts over the summer of 2013/14—when competing shows were on hiatus—its audience slowly climbed to about 50,000 by April 2014. This steady performance prompted Network Ten CEO Hamish McLennan to confirm the show's renewal despite budget reductions elsewhere in the network.
After the cancellation of Wake Up, ratings experienced a temporary drop but then showed consistent improvement throughout mid-2014. By early 2016, average viewership had grown by 39% compared to the previous year, reaching nearly 79,000. In October 2016, Studio 10 overtook rival program Today Extra in ratings for the first time and sustained strong audience shares throughout 2017 with significant growth.
Conversely, disagreements among cast members and prominent departures during 2018 coincided with a decline in ratings that persisted into later years. From late 2019 through early 2020, viewer numbers frequently fell below 50,000, occasionally dipping near or under 20,000 following various format revisions.
Awards and nominations
2017 || Logie Awards || Outstanding News Panel or Current Affairs Program || Studio 10 || Nominated 2017 || Logie Awards || Outstanding Presenter || Sarah Harris || Nominated| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Outcome |
|---|
Past segments
- Showbiz File (2013–2023): Celebrity news coverage presented by Angela Bishop or Craig Bennett.
- Daily Dilemma (2013–2023): Interactive segment where audience questions were answered by journalists from various news organizations.
- Dear Ding Dong (2020–2023): Viewer inquiries addressed by Denise Drysdale.
- Ask Ita (2014–2018): Public questions responded to by Ita Buttrose.
- Ding Dong Does Dinner (2016–2020): Cooking features hosted by Denise Drysdale.
- What in the Cute (2016–2018): Viral video highlights shared by Jessica Rowe.
- Kak's Konfessional (2020): Kerri-Anne Kennerley provided guidance on viewers’ issues.
- What in the Weird (2013–2020): Joe Hildebrand showcased amusing internet clips.
- It Happened This Week (2013–2014): Jonathan Coleman recapped notable historical moments.
- What Grinds my Gears (2016–2020): Denise Drysdale read out audience complaints.
- The $5 Quiz (2014–2018): A comedic quiz segment led by David Robinson.
- What Floats Your Boat (2018–2019): Denise Scott discussed topics of interest from viewers.
- Jono's Flashback Quiz (2018–2020): Weekly themed quiz hosted by Jonathan Coleman.
- Host with the Most (from 2020): Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus engaged viewers in fact-or-fiction challenges.
Special broadcasts
Significant live transmissions featured extensive coverage of key occasions such as the Pride Of Australia Awards in November 2013, the South Australian state election in March 2014, royal visits in April 2014, Anzac Day commemorations also in April 2014, the Sydney hostage situation in December 2014, and coverage of Queensland bushfires alongside cyclone events during early to mid-2015. Additionally, special anniversary editions included retro-themed celebrations marking milestones in Australian television, comprehensive reporting on international occurrences like U.S. elections, tribute episodes dedicated to former Network Ten shows, as well as milestone festivities honoring program hosts.
Controversy
On 2 April 2014, Joe Hildebrand encountered criticism for comments related to domestic violence; following a direct challenge from domestic violence advocate Rosie Batty, he issued an apology.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- Network 10 original programming
- Australian television news shows
- Australian variety television shows
- Television shows set in Sydney
- Australian English-language television shows
- Australian television talk shows
- 2013 Australian television series debuts
- 2023 Australian television series endings