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The advantage of having zero viewers is that Buzz can quit without anyone noticing

The advantage of having zero viewers is that Buzz can quit without anyone noticing

The Net 5 talkshow Buzz is struggling to find an audience, with ratings so low they are effectively unrecorded. The program, which aims to mimic the casual nature of a group chat, remains largely unnoticed by viewers and faces questions about its potential cancellation.

The talkshow Buzz, which airs on Net 5, is struggling with viewership numbers so low they are officially recorded as insufficient data for detailed reporting. Hosted by Wiesje Hillen and Iris van Enthoven, the program attempts to capture the atmosphere of a casual group chat, featuring guests like Jaimie Vaes, Julia van Reyendam, and Mark Baanders. Despite the host's efforts to maintain an upbeat mood, the show has failed to capture an audience since its launch several weeks ago.

The production team faces a dilemma regarding whether to cancel the show or continue despite the lack of interest. Because the viewership is effectively zero, the show could be discontinued without notice, as it currently lacks an audience to miss it. Critics suggest that the show functions more like a private digital conversation than a broadcast program, and its future remains uncertain as it continues to record episodes that essentially no one is watching.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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