Is this the end of celebrity podcasts? Abbie Chatfield and Brittany Hockley’s shows could face the axe as producers slam ‘absurd’ content about ‘rich girl problems’

Abe Chatfield And Brittany HockleyThe Voice of America podcast could be among the shows facing closure amid rumors that listeners are tired of hearing “ridiculous” content from former reality TV contestants complaining about “rich girl problems.”

Complete set of exes reality TV Australian stars and celebrities have jumped on the bandwagon and created their own podcasts in recent years, but not all of them are thriving, it’s claimed.

BSC Abby, 29, hosts LiSTNR’s It’s A Lot Podcast, where she talks about everything from her relationships to politics and feminism.

Meanwhile, Brittany and her best friend Laura Byrne They often talk about their personal lives and pop culture on the LifeUncut podcast with iHeart.

Insiders have claimed that the Australian podcast scene could be about to see a major shake-up, pointing to those hosted by celebrities.

“There are whispers within three of Australia’s biggest podcast platforms that changes will be made – with one category currently under the microscope,” a radio insider exclusively told Daily Mail Australia after tracking the popularity of podcasts across LiSTNR, Nova Podcast and iHeart Radio.

“Former reality TV stars who have turned to podcasting appear to be in danger of disappearing across the Australian radio industry.”

Another source added: “The long list of former reality TV stars who have launched podcasts over the past four years are in danger of disappearing with the numbers of Abbie Chatfield, Brittney Hockley and Laura Bryan declining.”

It has been claimed that it is internally known that many producers no longer want to work on the long list of celebrity podcasts across Australia.

Producers also criticised the “ridiculous” content of many celebrity podcasts.

“The content on these shows is mind-bogglingly ridiculous,” said one former programming director.

“I don’t know if what bothers me more is knowing what kind of toilet paper they use or what bothers me more is the problems of the arrogant rich girls.”

Podcasts with “extreme views” are also said to alienate listeners, while there have also been problems with fact-checking on some gossip podcasts.

Abby recently unleashed a swipe at former MAFS stars Domenica Calarco and Ella Deng, who also have their own podcasts, on her show, criticising them for interviewing controversial MAFS groom Jack Dunkley on the Sit With Us podcast and not questioning him over his infamous ‘gag’ comment.

“We have been instructed to notify our clients that some of our talent has ‘extremist views’ and this has been a real letdown just in this category,” a Nova source said.

One insider claimed that listeners don’t want to listen to celebrity podcasts because they don’t have the same level of “integrity” as other media programs.

“There are a lot of executives who point out that these new broadcasters are not journalists,” they claimed.

“They don’t have journalistic integrity — something that’s more common in categories like true crime, health and fitness, and news and sports.

“While everyone loves a bit of gossip—listeners turn out in droves because they’re tired of baseless gossip—the audience sometimes felt misinformed.”

“The podcast industry in Australia has not flourished in the way that SCA, NOVA and iHeartRadio expected for some of these ‘gossipy’ podcasts, and while True Crime continues to gain momentum, this segment of the industry has not proven to be truly viable,” another source added.

“The industry’s decline is a clear indication that the public doesn’t feel that just because you’re on a ‘reality show’ or have over 100,000 followers means we need to hear every idea you have.”

A source has denied claims that Abby’s podcast is in danger of being shut down, after it celebrated its largest monthly audience of 315,587 listeners in July and was renewed for a sixth season.

In a recent press release, LiSTNR Podcasts CEO Grant Tuthill said: “For Hamish and Andy to continue to be Australia’s favourite podcast, and for Abby to have her best monthly audience, is a real tribute not only to Hamish, Andy and Abby, but also to their respective teams.”

The Australian Daily Mail has contacted LifeUncut for comment.

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