The fate of "Channel 3" depends on the specific context or country, as there are several entities known as Channel 3:
- ITV3 (UK) : ITV3 is a British free-to-air TV channel launched in 2004, replacing Plus. It primarily airs repeats of ITV dramas and some factual programming. ITV3 remains active and available on various platforms in the UK and Ireland, although it has undergone some changes in availability over the years, such as temporary removals from certain Irish providers
- Channel3Now (website) : This was a Pakistan-based website launched in 2023 that presented crime news as if it were an American-style TV channel. It was shut down in August 2024 after spreading fake news that incited riots in the UK. A person linked to the site was arrested but later released due to lack of evidence
- Three (TV channel) in New Zealand : Originally launched as TV3 in 1989, it was New Zealand's first private TV channel. After various ownership changes, it became part of Warner Bros. Discovery. In 2024, Three announced the shutdown of most of its core programming, including its news service Newshub, due to declining advertising revenue. The news production was taken over by the newspaper company Stuff starting July 2024. This marks a significant reduction in Three's local programming and a shift toward more international content
- Local U.S. Channel 3 affiliates : In the U.S., Channel 3 is often a local TV station's channel number (e.g., WTKR in Norfolk, Virginia, or WEAR in Pensacola, Florida), which continue operating normally as local news providers
If you are referring to a specific Channel 3, please clarify the country or context for a more precise update.
