9 Network and Endemol Shine Australia have unveiled a new travel adventure series entitled “Rush,” hosted by “Australian Survivor” star David Genat.
“Rush,” an original concept developed by the Banijay Group-owned Esa and Nine, follows 12 contestants deprived of all their senses who are then dropped into exotic locations and festivals around the world and must work together to complete the mission and reach a designated escape zone before they can continue on their global adventure where team members are progressively eliminated until one winner remains.
“It’s a spectacular take on the travel reality series on a scale never attempted on Australian TV,” said Peter Newman, Endemol Shine Australia CEO, speaking exclusively with Variety at their Sydney office.
Newman has led Esa’s creative teams to deliver some of the biggest hits on Australian television over the last decade, including “MasterChef,” “Australian Survivor,” “Married At First Sight,” “Big Brother,...
“Rush,” an original concept developed by the Banijay Group-owned Esa and Nine, follows 12 contestants deprived of all their senses who are then dropped into exotic locations and festivals around the world and must work together to complete the mission and reach a designated escape zone before they can continue on their global adventure where team members are progressively eliminated until one winner remains.
“It’s a spectacular take on the travel reality series on a scale never attempted on Australian TV,” said Peter Newman, Endemol Shine Australia CEO, speaking exclusively with Variety at their Sydney office.
Newman has led Esa’s creative teams to deliver some of the biggest hits on Australian television over the last decade, including “MasterChef,” “Australian Survivor,” “Married At First Sight,” “Big Brother,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Katherine Tulich
- Variety Film + TV
The Challenge: Australia cast member Grant Crapp is competing with the season’s winner Kiki Morris in World Championship. He doesn’t fully trust his ally, calling her an “airhead” who can easily be manipulated. Kiki recently responded to his comments, claiming she plays up that part of her personality for strategy.
Grant Crapp called ‘The Challenge’ ally Kiki Morris an ‘airhead’
The Challenge: World Championship episode 5 featured the cracks forming in the Australian and USA teams. Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp aligned with USA’s Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina as they wanted to begin making waves in the game.
However, Grant admitted he worried about Kiki Morris as he considered her an “airhead” and easily impressionable.
The Australians have entered the chat ? and they're not going down without a fight! Get to know Kiki, Troy, Grant & @emcbomb before they battle it out for the title of...
Grant Crapp called ‘The Challenge’ ally Kiki Morris an ‘airhead’
The Challenge: World Championship episode 5 featured the cracks forming in the Australian and USA teams. Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp aligned with USA’s Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina as they wanted to begin making waves in the game.
However, Grant admitted he worried about Kiki Morris as he considered her an “airhead” and easily impressionable.
The Australians have entered the chat ? and they're not going down without a fight! Get to know Kiki, Troy, Grant & @emcbomb before they battle it out for the title of...
- 4/1/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Australia included several competitors from popular reality TV shows, with Troy Cullen and Kiki Morris winning the series. They, along with Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp, are currently competing in the World Championship. Here are three things you should know about Australia if you didn’t watch the spinoff.
The ‘Bachie’ Alliance ran the house
Several players who previously appeared on The Bachelor: Australia, including season 4’s Megan Marx and Kiki Morris, season 5’s Ciarran Stott, season 6’s Brittany Hockley and Brooke Blurton, and season 7’s Jessica Brody and Konrad Bién-Stephen quickly allied arriving to the Challenge house, calling themselves the “Bachie” crew.
A few came into The Challenge: Australia with history as Jessica and Ciarran, who had a fling during Bachelor in Paradise: Australia didn’t end things on the best terms. Additionally, Brooke B. worried about working with Konrad as he made it to her final...
The ‘Bachie’ Alliance ran the house
Several players who previously appeared on The Bachelor: Australia, including season 4’s Megan Marx and Kiki Morris, season 5’s Ciarran Stott, season 6’s Brittany Hockley and Brooke Blurton, and season 7’s Jessica Brody and Konrad Bién-Stephen quickly allied arriving to the Challenge house, calling themselves the “Bachie” crew.
A few came into The Challenge: Australia with history as Jessica and Ciarran, who had a fling during Bachelor in Paradise: Australia didn’t end things on the best terms. Additionally, Brooke B. worried about working with Konrad as he made it to her final...
- 3/12/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: World Championship pairs winners and veterans from the MTV flagship, spinoffs USA and All Stars, and global newcomers to compete for a cash prize. Which champs from The Challenge are competing?
Which MTV’ The Challenge’ champs compete in the ‘World Championship?’
Amber Borzotra
She won her first season of The Challenge, season 36’s Double Agents, becoming the first Big Brother alum to do so.
Darrell Taylor
Following his Road Rules appearance, Darrell went on to win his first four seasons of The Challenge in a row. He still holds the record for the most consecutive seasons won by a male.
Way number 5 to win a Challenge: have Darrell on your team ? #TheChallenge pic.twitter.com/0rWduoWMi9
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) June 21, 2017
Jodi Weatherton
After a reasonably early elimination in The Inferno 2, Jodi won her next two seasons, The Gauntlet and The Duel, before leaving the franchise.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio...
Which MTV’ The Challenge’ champs compete in the ‘World Championship?’
Amber Borzotra
She won her first season of The Challenge, season 36’s Double Agents, becoming the first Big Brother alum to do so.
Darrell Taylor
Following his Road Rules appearance, Darrell went on to win his first four seasons of The Challenge in a row. He still holds the record for the most consecutive seasons won by a male.
Way number 5 to win a Challenge: have Darrell on your team ? #TheChallenge pic.twitter.com/0rWduoWMi9
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) June 21, 2017
Jodi Weatherton
After a reasonably early elimination in The Inferno 2, Jodi won her next two seasons, The Gauntlet and The Duel, before leaving the franchise.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio...
- 2/20/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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