Wednesday 3 August 2022 04:42 AM Channel 10 confirms a second season of surprise hit Hunted Australia trends now Channel 10 confirms a second season of surprise hit Hunted Australia - as producers begin casting new fugitives By A. James For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:38 BST, 3 August 2022 | Updated: 04:41 BST, 3 August 2022 Viewcomments Hunted Australia is the breakout television hit of the year. And Channel 10 has wasted no time commissioning a second season of the thrilling reality show that has helped it reach No. 1 in prime time. The gripping series, in which contestants must evade capture while being pursued by a team of surveillance experts, averaged 1.09 million viewers nationally across its nine episodes. Channel 10 has wasted no time commissioning a second season of Hunted Australia The season began with 18 contestants on the run from the hunters, but only two made it the full 21 days and collected the $100,000 prize money. Rob Harneiss and Stathi Vamvoulidis were crowned the winners during Tuesday's night's nail-biting finale. Hunted Australia exceeded all expectations during its three-week run, reports TV Blackbox. The season began with 18 contestants on the run from the hunters, but only two fugitives - Rob Harneiss and Stathi Vamvoulidis - made it the full 21 days and collected the $100,000 prize Rob and Stathi climb to safety and avoided capture with seconds to spare in Tuesday's finale A ratings analysis shows it was No. 1 show in all key demographics for people aged between 16 and 54. The game of cat and mouse 23 per cent more popular than its commercial rivals, including Nine's Beauty and the Geek. Hunter Australia is also Channel 10's most successful new launch since the first season of The Masked Singer in 2019. Hunted Australia exceeded all expectations during its three-week run, reports TV Blackbox Hunted has also been a winner for streaming platform 10Play, scoring its biggest catch-up audience since The Bachelor in 2020. Producers are now on the hunt for new fugitives for season two, which will air next year. For more information on how to apply, see the Channel 10 casting website. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility