Changing Rooms reboot 'facing the AXE by Channel 4'

Changing Rooms is reportedly being axed by Channel 4, after just one rebooted series. 

According to The Mirror, the home makeover show 'hasn't caught on' in 2021, despite its resounding success on the BBC in the 90s.

One source told the publication bitterly: 'It won't be missed!'

'Channel 4 will be wondering what has gone wrong. A lot was put into it but it doesn’t seem to have caught on,' said another insider.

It's claimed the show has underperformed in the ratings. MailOnline has contacted Channel 4 for comment. 

The show returned to screens this summer, with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen fronting the show alongside Anna Richardson.

Notably, original host Carol Smilie wasn't asked back - and even took to social media to like a series of fans' tweets lamenting her absence from the reboot.  

After the show aired in August, the Scottish star, 59, took to Twitter to like messages from fans who admitted it was 'a pity' she was not appearing on the show, while she also highlighted a message from Anna, who called her 'an icon and mentor'.

Carol presented the hugely popular show from 1996 until 2003, while Laurence graduated from designer to host until the programme's end in 2004. He is the only cast member who has been asked to return. 

The tweets from fans read: 'Hi @carolsmillie1 you were very good in the show its a pity your not doing it xx... Don't know but I'm upset @carolsmillie1 wasn't on there'.  

She also liked an incredibly supportive message from new host Anna reading: 'Carol is my icon and mentor!!! Brilliant presenter.'

Earlier this week, Laurence spoke to The Sun about the prospect of Carol's return.