The Block remained the night’s biggest reality result, averaging 989,000, but slipped below 1m for the first time since 5 August. The Nine renovation series ranked third overall.

Elsewhere, Home and Away drew 990,000, while The 1% Club UK averaged 838,000 and The Front Bar reached 632,000.

Seven News topped the night with 1.43m, followed by 9News on 1.24m. ABC News averaged 918,000 and 10 News drew 293,000.

Among other standouts, A Current Affair averaged 1.03m, ahead of 7.30 on 678,000. Tipping Point Australia drew 797,000, while The Chase Australia averaged 640,000.

At breakfast, Sunrise averaged 437,000, ahead of Today on 290,000 and ABC News Breakfast on 231,000.