'Peace out': Ten stars tell viewers to stick with them

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As Network Ten called in the administrators, some of the network's stars and other television presenters have taken to social media to express their dismay and assure fans the show will go on.

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Is Ten putting up the white flag part of a bigger plan?

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Conspiracy theorists could be forgiven for wondering why only six weeks ago Ten's management seemed pretty comfortable they had the continued support of its billionaire backers. It certainly appears that at least two of these billionaires had a change of heart.

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Ten goes into voluntary administration

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Telstra axes 1400 jobs

The telecommunications company is expected to make a formal annoucement after it has notifed staff. Vision courtesy ABC News

Network Ten placed into voluntary administration

Broadcaster Ten has gone into voluntary administration one day after it halted trading shares on the ASX. Vision courtesy ABC News

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