Rhys Nicholson shocked viewers during Tuesday night’s The Project when he slammed the decision to axe the show in an expletive-laden outburst.

The comedian, 35, who is a regular guest on the series, said it was ‘bulls***’ the show was being cancelled after 16 years on the air.

With The Project’s final week just days away from coming to an end, Rhys revealed how he really felt about the decision.

‘This is bulls***, absolute bulls***. This show is such a huge part of the ecosystem of this country,’ he shouted.

‘This is the first show that kind of had me on to be able to talk about things.’

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Rhys Nicholson shocked viewers during Tuesday night’s The Project when he slammed the decision to axe the show in an expletive-laden outburst 

As the co-hosts cheered him on, he added: ‘I’m furious about it’.

The Project will air its final episode on Friday night with a special episode featuring original hosts Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes and Carrie Bickmore all returning.  

It was announced earlier this month that the show would be pulled from the schedule after 16 years and more than 4,500 episodes.

Its final episode is set to air on June 27, and will be replaced by a single national 6pm news bulletin.

The Project hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald will exit the network, while comedian Sam Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows.

Meanwhile, Channel Ten is moving forward with its major rebrand as the network prepares to launch a new current affairs show.

The premium news program, titled 10 NEWS+, is set to hit screens on Monday, June 30, at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

10 NEWS+ will be broadcast across the country after Network 10’s 5pm local news bulletins, offering a deeper analysis of some of the biggest stories of the day.

The comedian, 35, who is a regular guest on the series, said it was ‘bulls***’ the show was being cancelled after 16 years on the air. Pictured: hosts Waleed Aly and Sarah Harris

According to Paramount Australia, the segment aims to ‘redefine evening news by providing comprehensive analysis, trusted reporting, and long-form investigative journalism’.

Keeping up with Australia’s constantly evolving mediascape, the news program will be available via broadcast and streaming, as well as on digital and social platforms.

The show’s lineup will include former 7News journalist Denham Hitchcock and Walkley Award-winner Amelia Brace, who will be regular faces during the 6pm bulletin from Sunday to Thursday.

Ursula Heger and Hugh Riminton will take the lead during the Friday broadcast.

The anchor team will be supported by reporters including Ashleigh Raper, Bill Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank and Claudia Vrdoljak.

Ten’s Entertainment Editor Angela Bishop will also bring insight into the biggest stories in entertainment, including red-carpet events and exclusive interviews with Hollywood’s elite.

With the The Project’s final week just days away from coming to an end, Rhys revealed how he really felt about the decision