The first programme attracted 5.1 million viewers with a 32% audience share, with 4.9 million viewers (30% share) watching the first of the live finals, and 4.7 million (23% share) viewing the results programme. The series dropped to a low of 4.4 million viewers (24% share) against the third series of "The X Factor" on ITV1, which started the week before. "The X Factor" continued to gain higher viewing figures as the weeks progressed, with the final of "Maria?" attracting 5.5 million viewers (28% share) for the main show and 7.7 million (35% share) for the results show.