SHOP SMART, SAVE MONEY: CHANNEL 5's THE GADGET SHOW SUCCESSOR 'AXED' AFTER FOUR SERIES

Channel 5 have reportedly pulled the plug on Shop Smart, Save Money, the successor to The Gadget Show which it axed two years ago after nearly 20 years and 40 series on air.

Shop Smart, Save Money sees Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley uncover a variety of ways to get the best deals on those things we regularly spend money on. And they also invite members of the public to spend the day with them and guest test all manner of kit – from bargain basement toasters to top of the line TVs.

The programme was the replacement for The Gadget Show, which ran for 39 series and nearly 500 episodes since 2004 on the channel. A source told The Sun: "The Gadget Show had a loyal following for years but fans were left less than impressed when C5 played with the established format."

They continued: "It resulted in long-term viewers tuning out for good, while others slowly dwindled away. Between production changes and fan-favourite presenters being replaced, the show lost its appeal. After weighing up production costs decision was made to scrap the series."

A spokesperson at the time for The Gadget Show said in 2023: "While the latest series has proved popular, we acknowledge that there has been some negative feedback regarding the recent format change. We understand that change can sometimes be met with mixed reactions, and we appreciate the feedback we have received from our viewers...

"The decision to transition to The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money was made to appeal to the broadest possible audience while providing valuable insights and recommendations in the realm of technology...

"The world of gadgets is constantly evolving, and we want to ensure that our content remains relevant and valuable to a broad range of viewers. Our goal is to strike a balance that appeals to a diverse audience while staying true to our commitment of providing valuable and engaging content in the world of technology...

"For fans of the older format, you can still find a wide selection of our classic episodes dating all the way back to 2004 on our YouTube channel, and, exclusive to YouTube, our resident reviewer, Jon Bentley, will also be busy on the channel with in-depth reviews of the latest tech you won’t find on The Good Gadget Guide."

Shop Smart, Save Money is available to stream now on 5.