The Jury (Australian TV program)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media, Television |
| Founded | February 4, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Danica De Giorgio (host) |
| Products | Panel discussion television program |
| Parent | Sky News Australia |
The Jury is an Australian panel discussion television series hosted by Danica De Giorgio and aired on Sky News Australia. The show debuted on 4 February 2024 and is planned as a weekly program running for ten weeks.
Format
Presented by Danica De Giorgio, the show broadcasts on Sundays at 8:00 pm. Each episode features two guest debaters who argue current news topics before a public jury consisting of twelve members. This jury then determines which argument is the most convincing each week. The conversations address significant matters including the Australian economy, nuclear energy, gender identity, the monarchy, immigration, and the NDIS.
Production
Produced jointly by Gravity Media and Australian News Channel, filming takes place at The Production Centre in Sydney.
Mark Calvert, Australian News Channel’s head of programs, expressed excitement about partnering with Gravity Media, praising their innovative approach and dedication to the new format. Similarly, Mike Purcell, Gravity Media’s head of production, commended the collaboration and highlighted their responsibility for delivering full studio television production of The Jury.
Following the premiere, host De Giorgio remarked that the topics chosen are timely and reflect ongoing public debates.
Future
In April 2024, it was announced that The Jury will be renewed for a second season to be scheduled "at a later date."
Panellists
Prominent guests have included Barnaby Joyce, entrepreneur Dick Smith, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, and David Shoebridge.
Criticism
Prior to the broadcast of the third episode on 18 February 2024, The Guardian reported difficulties in recruiting panellists from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. This was attributed to Sky News Australia’s conservative evening lineup and the episode’s focus on Australia’s public broadcaster.