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The Voice has been in sharp decline for a while now. It was lucky to get 4m last year, aided by a summer of nothing. The death of The Queen and the BBC handing ITV two Saturdays on a plate prolonged that luck…

Have condensed the quote but agree with most of what you’ve said there. Starstruck was flawed from the off, too bloated, had no tension and had the ultimate problem that tribute acts are just really naff. TV has moved on from Stars in Their Eyes and once the initial novelty wore off I suspect a straight revival of that would do no better.

The Voice has declined a long way but the audition shows at least can still do a job. Also worth saying they’ve condensed it a lot over the years. Only 9 episodes last year and I understand even less this year?

Wheel of Fortune might get the post-Takeaway slot next year although I also wouldn’t be surprised if it takes the In With a Shout slot (50/50 on whether that returns). I know ITV are developing a several deception / deceit type gameshows (no doubt following the success of The Traitors) so one of those could possibly take the slot as well if they get commissioned. I did wonder if they’d use the Mamma Mia talent show but I think that’s planned for this Autumn.