The new show taking over the slot left behind by the axing of The Project has aired its debut episode.
Channel Ten's 10 News+ had its first outing on Monday night, with what promised to be a 'classy' current affairs series failing short of impressing viewers.
The show's hosts, recently poached Seven journalists Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace, opened the episode by telling the audience what they can expect from the hard-hitting program
'Firstly, we're not here to tell you what to think, to scare or depress you,' Hitchcock said.
'We will give you facts, information you can trust - the truth,' Brace added.
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The new show taking over the slot left behind by the axing of The Project has aired its debut episode. The show's hosts, recently poached Seven journalists Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace, opened the episode by telling the audience what they can expect. Both pictured
'Of course, we are a daily news program, so you won't miss the stories that matter,' Hitchcock went on.
'But we are also digging deeper with investigations and original reporting you won't see anywhere else,' Brace said.
The first episode included an investigation on drug smuggling Melbourne mum Debbie Voulgaris and a sit down chat with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Not everyone liked what they saw however, with many sharing their thoughts on X.
Several compared 10 News+ to A Current Affair with one posting: 'This is like ACA. Going to peoples houses to talk & them avoiding the cameras.'
'You replaced The Project with a Temu ACA not seeing @theprojecttv is incredibly depressing. 10news+ sucks!' complained another viewer.
Someone else said: 'This is proper @Channel7 style commercial JUNK. It's like watching a cross between Fox News and Anchorman. Why the silly 'news' voices!?'
One more person tuning in at home asked: 'Anyone else bored so far?' while someone else said, 'please no more long investigation reports it's 6pm.'
The first episode included an investigation on drug smuggling Melbourne mum Debbie Voulgaris (pictured) and a sit down chat with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
'You replaced The Project with a Temu ACA' complained one viewer
'This is trash, so dry and bland. Time for the project 2.0 and a game show in a prime time slot up against Home and Away. Good luck,' someone wrote.
'Not even bothering with #10newsplus bring back #TheProjectTV' one more wrote with someone else saying, 'Is Denham Hitchcock AI generated or just stupid?'aid.
'Dribble. Won't last the year,' a viewer said with another adding, 'Felt like it was a Comedy Company parody from the 80s. The fist pump at the end? Yikes.'
Not everyone was so negative with one fan writing: 'Loving @10NewsPlus - strong launch story. Is this the new Schapelle Corby story we all need to know about. 10 news should be very proud.'
Hitchcock and Brace had promised to deliver 'trust and truth' and put the 'truth first' on the show, which began airing on June 30 at 6pm, after the 5pm news bulletin.
'After 30 years as an on-the-road journalist, travelling to every corner of the globe, two things are constant - trust and the truth,' Hitchcock said.
'Covering news can really throw you into the thick of it. You get to see an experience history unfolding,' Brace added.
'Now together, we're bringing you 10 News+ at six from Monday, June 30,' Hitchcock announced.
Not everyone liked what they saw however, with many sharing their thoughts on X. Others however were impressed
A preview of what the show will have on offer was then related by Brace, including 'a political party torn apart, conflicts causing chaos, bills pushing families to the brink'.
'If it affects your life, we will ask the tough questions,' the pair promised.
The Project was officially axed after 16 years last week, and aired its final episode on June 27.
