BREAKING: On 4 August 2025, Nine’s The Block surged ahead in television ratings, decisively outperforming the highly anticipated finale of Dancing With The Stars (DWTS). The competitive landscape saw The Block attracting a national audience of 1,082,000 viewers, while DWTS managed 937,000 during its grand finale.
The ratings reveal a significant shift in viewer preferences. Seven News captured the highest total TV national reach at 2,307,000, followed closely by Nine News with 2,240,000. This reflects a strong performance across the board for Nine, showcasing its dominance in the ratings war.
In the coveted 25-54 age demographic, The Block achieved a total reach of 851,000, outpacing Dancing With The Stars, which reached just 493,000 in the same category. This significant margin indicates a growing trend among younger viewers gravitating towards renovation reality shows over traditional dance competitions.
The ratings breakdown also highlights Nine’s A Current Affair, which recorded a national audience of 1,260,000, further solidifying Nine’s stronghold on the evening’s viewership. The BVOD audience for The Block stood at 189,000, compared to DWTS’s 74,000, underscoring the increasing shift towards on-demand viewing options.
As audiences continue to evolve, the implications for programming strategies are clear. Network executives will likely take note of these ratings as they plan future seasons and adjust their offerings to capture viewer interest.
Moving forward, industry analysts will be monitoring how these ratings influence upcoming shows and seasonal programming changes. With such a stark contrast in viewer engagement, it will be crucial to see if The Block can maintain this momentum or if DWTS will rebound in its next iteration.
Stay tuned as we continue to cover the latest developments in television ratings and viewer trends. The landscape is shifting rapidly, and audiences are eager for what’s next in their favorite shows.
