His unconventional style was no less controversial there and brought a new high in audience numbers.
In 2012, audience numbers fell even further; peaking at only 453,000.
Early figures for the first episode had average audience numbers in the five capital cities alone at 266,000, with a peak of just under 320,000.
By the end of 2007, the industry faces a challenge as audience numbers began to decline.
The tour was not lengthy, but audience numbers were enlarged by playing two shows on almost every night.
A change in the screening times caused the audience numbers to rise.
The audience numbers were rising continuously, all the way up to 10,000.
The audience numbers for the show have still remained on the decline since its first season.
Although the audience numbers are out, and we're pretty much over 100,000 every show now.
It is seen as a success, with audience numbers increasing year on year.