Brendan O’Connor’s Cutting Edge has got the chop as RTE revealed its upcoming autumn schedule.
However it's not all bad news for popular host Brendan, as he looks set to star in a new show next year.
Confirming the news, an RTE spokesperson said: “We decided to rest it this autumn and we will revisit it in 2020.
"Brendan has a new show in development.”
The news came as RTE launched its busy autumn schedule at its Dublin HQ yesterday.
Among the programmes confirmed to be returning for the new season include Room To Improve, Ireland’s Fittest Family, The Young Offenders and Dancing With The Stars.
Joining the line-up is magician Keith Barry with The Keith Barry Experience and the documentary, Brendan Grace: Thanks For The Memories.
Addressing the speculation surrounding the possible axing of Dancing With The Stars in recent months, Judge Lorraine Barry said: “I personally was never worried because it is so successful and the numbers and the ratings are there.
“I think what they just had to do was sit down and figure out how they were going to make it work.”
Meanwhile, commenting on the axing of rival show Ireland’s Got Talent from Virgin Media’s schedule, fellow judge Brian Redmond said: “It was great to have that show and I think it is a shame that is is gone.
“It is another fabulous entertainment show and I hope it comes back. And I’m sure if Virgin Media could find a way to make it work...because the thing is about our media industry here in Ireland is that it is small. It’s just important that all the outlets try to keep those big ticket items, whether it is Dancing With The Stars or whatever it is, as part of their line-up.”
