'Rove' to receive image overhaul

Australian chatshow Rove is receiving a major overhaul that may turn it into a Hey Hey It's Saturday-style variety series.

The programme, which is hosted by Rove McManus, was aired last night for the last time before the cast goes on holiday and should return next year.

A spokesperson for Channel Ten told The Sunday Telegraph: "Rove will be back on Ten in 2010. Things will be different and, with the numbers attached to the recent Hey Hey outing, it's possible to see a more encompassing variety-type format when we come back."

Apparently viewer ratings of the comedy show have dwindled since the return of Australian Idol and since regular co-hosts Carrie Bickmore and Dave Hughes left to present weekday current affairs programme The 7pm Project.