BBC axe two celebrity fronted shows in 'difficult decision' trends now

The BBC has axed two shows with celebrity hosts in what it is labelling a 'difficult decision'.

The broadcaster revealed that the move had to be made to 'make way' for new programmes.

Now, being dropped are Eat Well for Less and Shop Well for Less.

Eat Well for Less, which addressed the issue of rising food prices, was presented by Jordan Banjo and Chris Bavin and ran for eight series.

Gregg Wallace also used to front the show, but stepped down in 2021 after being inundated with different job offers.

Since his departure, Chris and Jordan have been travelling around the UK meeting busy families struggling to eat well on a budget. 

They watched what the families would buy and eat over the course of a week, and then offer suggestions on how they can change their habits to be healthier, cut food waste, save money, and enjoy conflict free meal times.

Shop Well for Less had five series and was presented by Joanna Page and Melanie Sykes.

It followed a similar concept except focusing on people's shopping habits, without changing their lifestyle.

But according to TVZone, BBC bosses made the decision to axe both shows to make way for new commissions.

When contacted for comment, a spokesperson said: 'Sometimes we have to make difficult decisions in order to make way for new shows and we currently have no plans to bring back Eat Well For Less or Shop Well For Less.

'We would like to thank the team at RDF West who produced both series, and presenters Chris Bavin and Jordan Banjo, and Joanna Page and Melanie Sykes, for all their hard work and enthusiasm bringing these shows to our screens.'

It comes after it was announced earlier this month that the third instalment of the hit BBC drama Life on Mars has been scrapped.