At least two-thirds of each episode's content was broadcast live, requiring a large cast and crew.

[1] The show was broadcast on the Seven Network on Sunday nights at 8:30 PM, but was axed after just two episodes due to disappointing ratings.

Tim Worner, Seven's programming boss, conceded that it did not live up to expectations despite being strongly promoted.

Not long after the cancellation, the Seven Network announced plans to reinstate the series during the summer (non-ratings) season, but nothing came of it.

Prior to the show's debut, director Ted Emery (Fast Forward, The Micallef Program, Kath & Kim) remarked in an interview that Let Loose Live would either 'soar majestically, or crash and burn'.