Current affairs show 3D is facing the chopping block.

Mediaworks have posted a statement saying they are proposing to close current affairs show 3D at the end of the year.

TV3 head of news Mark Jennings said the proposed change was "not a reflection on the talented people who make the show".

"Long-form current affairs is challenging to make commercially viable al­­l over the world. Given the way media consumption habits are changing, unfortunately continuing 3D may not be possible."

3D is presented by Samantha Hayes.

Reporter Paula Penfold tweeted that it was "a shame when your kids find out your bad news before you've had a chance to tell them".

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The show was bumped from its Sunday night slot to Monday night, a move widely seen as a vote of little confidence.

This comes off the back of TV3 also announcing its reality shows MasterChef and X Factor have been cut from it 2016 line-up due to poor ratings.

Company-wide ratings have taken a hit following the cancellation of Campbell Live.

It is understood staff were told they had one week to come up with an alternative current affairs show.