Greg James blames Channel 4 for ‘rushing out’ axed reality show Rise and Fall

OHMYGOSSIP — Greg James felt that Channel 4 bosses “rushed out” his reality TV series ‘Rise and Fall’.
The 38-year-old broadcaster hosted the show that brought 16 ordinary people together as they competed for power and a £100,000 cash prize as Rulers and Grafters but thinks that executives should have been more patient with the editing of the series as it failed to replicate the success of BBC hit ‘The Traitors’.
Greg told the ‘Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake’ podcast: “It came along at the same time as ‘The Traitors’.
“It was made by the same people, and the idea was good.
“I think they rushed it out. I said, ‘You should have given it six months and edited this. This could have been really good.’
“But, you know, these things happen.”
Channel 4 confirmed that programme had been axed after just one series earlier this year.
A spokesperson told The Sun newspaper: “‘Rise and Fall’ was a great show that we were very proud of and attracted strong audiences, but Channel 4 is all about the new and we want to make space for the next great new reality idea…
“We would like to thank Greg and the talented team who made such a hugely fun and innovative show.”
The series earned comparisons to ‘The Traitors’ and Greg revealed that he phoned host Claudia Winkleman for her advice ahead of the series.
The BBC Radio 1 presenter said: “I gave her a call, I know Claudia fairly well. She was on my show to talk about ‘The Traitors’ not so long ago, and I said, can I have a call to chat about some secret stuff, so I did.
“I broke the non-disclosure agreement with Claudia Winkleman, but I thought she’s a Faithful, so I thought I’d be able to trust her. She was great, she gave great advice.
“She was like, ‘You know what, just immerse yourself in this world, Just get in it basically,’ and I have been. It’s been really, really fun. She just said to enjoy it because these shows are really fun to do.”

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