MediaWorks says speculation it will review Campbell Live in the wake of TVNZ culling Close Up is wrong.

"In the wake of speculation surrounding today’s Close Up announcement, MediaWorks wishes to make the following statement," the company said this afternoon.

"The future of flagship current affairs programme Campbell Live is not in any doubt.

"MediaWorks TV is committed to intelligent, relevant daily current affairs, is proud of the achievements of Campbell Live, and is 100% behind host John Campbell, executive producer Pip Keane, and the Campbell Live team."

See Close Up vs Campbell live ratings since 2010 here.