Dr Chris Brown is reportedly in talks with Channel Seven over his future at the network, as rumours swirl that Dancing With The Stars could be on the chopping block.

According to Woman’s Day, the popular vet and TV presenter, 46, is feeling sidelined just a year after signing a reported $1 million deal with Seven.

Now, insiders say he may be weighing up his next move – and could even return to Channel 10, the network he left in mid-2023.

‘It looks like Dancing With The Stars is headed for the chopping block – despite Seven’s denials – and there may not be much else for Dr Chris, who is furious that they’ve signed up former Today sports presenter Alex Cullen to host their newly revamped Daily Edition style program,’ the source said.

‘Chris would be a starring role in the current affairs line-up on Ten as a way of really securing him moving forward. He’s 46 now and looking for longevity in his future.

Dr Chris Brown (pictured) is reportedly in talks with Channel Seven over his future at the network, as rumours swirl that Dancing With The Stars could be on the chopping block

According to Woman’s Day, the popular vet and TV presenter, 46, is feeling sidelined just a year after signing a reported $1 million deal with Seven. Pictured with Sonia Kruger

‘He loved his time at Seven, he’s frustrated that he’s being overlooked. He wanted his old I’m A Celebrity gig back, but the powers [that be] won’t upset star Robert Irwin!’

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Dr Chris Brown for comment.

Brown has remained tight-lipped publicly, but speculation around the future of Dancing With The Stars has been building in recent months.

While the glitzy series remains a solid performer in Seven’s schedule, insiders claim it’s also one of the network’s most expensive to produce – reportedly costing close to $1 million per episode.

The current season sees Brown co-hosting alongside Gold Logie winner Sonia Kruger.

But with growing talk of a format refresh and cost-cutting across the board, both stars may soon be without a marquee show.

Channel Seven has continuously denied Dancing With The Stars is being axed, but network reshuffles and talent contract shake-ups have become increasingly common amid sliding ratings and rising production costs.

If DWTS is indeed rested or cancelled, Seven is expected to keep Brown within the fold, with internal discussions already underway to develop new formats for him.

However, with Channel 10 reportedly plotting a new current affairs program, the door remains wide open for Brown’s potential return.

‘It looks like Dancing With The Stars is headed for the chopping block – despite Seven’s denials – and there may not be much else for Dr Chris, who is furious that they’ve signed up former Today sports presenter Alex Cullen to host their newly revamped Daily Edition style program,’ the source said

Chris signed a two-year contract with Seven worth more than $1million a year, following his contractual obligations for I’m A Celebrity at his former network.

And it seems that It’s not just Dr Chris feeling uncertain – the speculation around DWTS comes amid wider upheaval for Australia’s TV stars.

His DWTS co-host Sonia is another Seven personality facing a crossroads.

The Gold Logie-winning presenter has become the queen of reality TV – fronting The Voice and Big Brother – and sources say she’s not in any immediate danger.

Still, if DWTS were dropped, Kruger would lose one of her marquee roles at Seven.

Insiders claim Sonia has privately expressed concerns that further cast or format changes could ‘destabilise’ the dance show, after she already weathered the replacement of original host Daryl Somers.

She recently took a well-earned European holiday with family, sparking chatter that the veteran host might be eyeing a slower life abroad if her commitments dry up.