In delightful news for reality TV fans, Channel 7 has teamed up with NBCUniversal to launch a new, free channel that will focus on broadcasting new reality and true crime series.
The new channel is called 7Bravo and was announced at the Seven Network’s Upfront event – an industry night where upcoming shows are revealed. It’s slated to launch on 15 January 2023, as per Mumbrella.
Viewers can expect a bunch of popular reality shows, including The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, The Real Housewives of Dubai, Love Without Borders, Below Deck Down Under, Southern Hospitality and Real Girlfriends in Paris, among others. From the crime genre, shows including Snapped, 911 Crisis Center, Buried in the Backyard, Exhumed, Black Widow Murders, Accident, Suicide or Murder and The First Mindhunter will be playing. Additionally, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Judge Jerry and other E! and Peacock shows will air on the channel.
Of the new channel, Seven West Media managing director and chief executive officer, James Warburton, said: “We are honoured and excited to join NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer in creating 7Bravo. NBCUniversal is a global content powerhouse and the creator of some of the best-known and most-loved entertainment brands in the world, and we look forward to being the broadcast home to the next generation of the best new reality and true crime series to come. With its strong female appeal, 7Bravo is a great addition to the Seven family.”
He added, “Our new partnership with NBCUniversal is a great example of how we strive to give Australians more of what they want. NBCUniversal is one of the leading entertainment and media companies in the world and we can’t wait to bring 7Bravo and its amazing content to viewers.”
Chris Taylor, MD, NBCUniversal international networks & direct-to-consumer and distribution, ANZ, executive chairman of Bravo New Zealand, said: “We are delighted to partner with Seven, to bring Bravo, the ultimate reality and entertainment destination, to Australian audiences for the first time. 7Bravo will be the free-to-air home of binge-worthy and award-winning shows, the best Bravo franchises, E!’s awards show coverage and compelling true crime from Oxygen. Bravo is a powerhouse channel in the US and a successful FTA network in New Zealand; we know Australians are soon going to love being able to access the biggest and best entertainment brands all in one place – live and free, on 7Bravo.”
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