In August 2003, after two years of declining ratings following the departure of Ant & Dec, ITV announced the cancellation of "SMTV Live", to be replaced by an as-yet untitled programme featuring "games, sketches, music and acquired programming, with increased interactive elements." "CD:UK", however, would remain for the time being. Steven Andrew, ITV's controller of children's programmes, said: "After five fantastic years of SM:TV we all recognised it was time for a change. We have gone for a show that is all about fun with a team with bags of fresh ideas. I'm confident the new show, teamed with "CD:UK", will be a compelling proposition for kids." The replacement show in question was "Ministry of Mayhem".