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2024 Upfronts: 10 / Paramount+

Robert Irwin, Grant Denyer, Poh Ling Yeow & TV revivals including Deal or No Deal, Ready Steady Cook, Gladiators in 2024 -but new Drama is all on Paramount+.

  • Robert Irwin joins Julia Morris for I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
  • Grant Denyer hosts Deal or No Deal
  • Miguel Maestre to host Ready Steady Cook reboot
  • Gladiators screens in summer
  • Graham Norton hosts Wheel of Fortune Australia
  • Paramount+: Top Gear Australia, NCIS: Sydney, Paper Dolls, Fake, Aussie Shore 
  • Returning: Australian Survivor, MasterChef, Hunted, Masked Singer, Amazing Race: Celebrity.

New hosts and a round of revival shows have been unveiled this morning in the first of 10 / Paramount’s 2024 ‘intimate’ Upfronts to media buyers and press.

Robert Irwin will co-host I’m a Celebrity with Julia Morris for a 10th season, filmed in Africa. Grant Denyer also returns to 6pm with a new version of Deal or No Deal, to follow a trimmed, 60 minute edition of 10 News First.

Miguel Maestre will host a reboot of Ready, Steady Cook on Friday nights while UK-filmed episodes of Wheel of Fortune Australia sees Graham Norton with Aussie contestants, in primetime.

MasterChef Australia sees Poh Ling Yeow join Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli, to be followed by a second season of Dessert Masters.

The year kicks off with Gladiators in summer before Australian Survivor: Titans v Rebels. Also returning are Hunted, The Masked Singer, Shark Tank, Thank God You’re Here and Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity.

Concerningly however, there is no primetime Drama for 10 (save for Neighbours repeats on 10 Peach), with new Scripted projects all assigned to subscription platform Paramount+: NCIS: Sydney and Paper Dolls in 2023, followed  by Fake and more Last King of The Cross in 2024.

They join a reboot of Top Gear Australia hosted by Blair Joscelyne, Beau Ryan and Jonathan LaPaglia and reality series Aussie Shore.

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New in 2024:

Gladiators
Hosted by Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis to screen over summer, produced by Warner Bros. The cast includes athlete and coach Harriet Roberts (Arrow), bodybuilder Jaymi-Lee Morris (Chaos), athlete and TED speaker Damien Gilbert Rider (Cobra), two-time Ninja Warrior Tatyanna Pogonza-Dumas (Comet), fitness coach Blessings Chilufya (Cyclone), Commonwealth Games athlete and CrossFit games athlete Alethea Boon (Elektra), stuntwoman and MMA fighter Chanique Greyling (Halo), bodybuilder Kwame Duah (Maximus), former NRL player Sandor Earl (Phoenix), CrossFit Games athlete and former Australian hockey player Katelin Marks (Raven), CrossFit Games athlete Khan Porter (Spartan) and Australian ironman Jett Kenny (Viking).

Deal or No Deal
Gane show is set to screen at 6pm weeknights following a one hour edition of 10 News First. Grant Denyer said: “We’re back baby! I’m incredibly excited produced by Endemol Shine Australia to be bringing this global mega-format back to Aussie screens. It’s an absolute gem of a show with an enormous and much-deserved worldwide following. Deal or No Deal is steeped in suspense and loaded with risk at every turn, but there’s always the chance of massive riches for contestants who can hold their nerve. Suspense, risk and big money – those are the key ingredients that will ensure everyone is on the edge of their couch.”

Wheel of Fortune Australia
Hosted by Graham Norton and produced by Whisper North, to screen in primetime.
“I’m beyond excited to be bringing such an iconic American show to Australia with Network 10. Hosting game shows is brilliant fun and even more so when you have a giant wheel to spin! This show has it all, mixing skill, luck and lots of surprises and I hope the Australian audience loves it.”

Ready Steady Cook
Miguel Maestre to host food show revival on Friday nights.

Returning:

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
Robert Irwin joins host Julia Morris in Africa, produced by ITV Studios Australia. Robert Irwin said: “It’s a huge honour to be the new co-host of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. I can’t wait to plunge back into the incredible African jungle and introduce our celebrities to the magnificent wildlife that call the jungle home. Most of all, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside the incredibly kind and talented Julia Morris. Crikey! This is going to be a wild ride!”
Julia Morris said: “I am absolutely overjoyed by the appointment of my spectacular new co-host, Robert Irwin. Audiences will be peaking at how much fun we have in store. You might think Robert and I are an unlikely duo, but it turns out we’re a magical combination! Season 10, here we come!”

Australian Survivor: Titans v Rebels
Hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia in Samoa, the Titans are “both physically intimidating and utterly ruthless”, while the Rebels are “a group of individuals who live life by a different set of rules.”

MasterChef Australia
Andy Allen returns with new judges Poh Ling Yeow, food critic and journalist Sofia Levin, and multi–Michelin Star award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli.

Dessert Masters
Melissa Leong returns with pastry chef Amaury Guichon (2023 season debuts November 12).

The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition
Hunted Australia
Thank God You’re Here
Have You Been Paying Attention?
The Cheap Seats
Thank God You’re Here
Gogglebox Australia
Taskmaster Australia
Bondi Rescue
Ambulance Australia
Mirror Mirror
The Dog House Australia
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
The Bachelors Australia
Shark Tank Australia
The Masked Singer Australia
The Project

10 News First (plus late night bulletin)
Neighbours
A-League
NBL

Paramount+

NCIS: Sydney (Nov 10)
Dropping November 10, NCIS: Sydney is the first-ever series from the global NCIS franchise to be shot outside the United States. Filmed against the spectacular backdrop of one of the world’s most breathtaking harbour cities, NCIS: Sydney follows the high-octane adventures of a multinational task comprising NCIS agents and members of the Australian Federal Police as they police the most contested patch of ocean on Earth.

Paper Dolls (Dec 7)
Dust off your velour tracksuits because Paper Dolls is set to premiere on Paramount+ on December 7. This captivating eight-part drama explores the meteoric rise and tumultuous fall of Harlow, a fictional girl-group born of the world of reality television. Featuring a dazzling cast of emerging talent, Paper Dolls promises a nostalgic journey into the world of Y2K pop culture while offering a revealing exploration of the less glamorous aspects of fame.

Top Gear Australia
Car enthusiast Blair Joscelyne hosts 8 part series with Beau Ryan and Jonathan LaPaglia produced by BBC Studios Australia.
Blair Joscelyne said: “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity when you get asked to be part of one of the biggest motoring shows in the world. And I will take my job seriously of frying the tyres of any vehicle that the producers are irresponsible enough to hand me the keys to.” Beau Ryan said: “I’m super excited to be part of such an iconic franchise and can’t wait to bring it back to Australia. So, fasten your seatbelts, because this is going to be one hell of a ride!” Jonathan LaPaglia said: “When Network 10 and BBC Studios asked me if I’d be interested traveling all over the world to test really cool cars and behave like an idiot I said, ‘Of course I’m interested. Where do I sign? Top Gear is arguably the biggest (and greatest) car show ever and as a massive fan I used to fantasise being on it one day as a guest racing the Reasonably Priced Car around their test track. I waited, that call never came. But 20 years later someone at Top Gear HQ screwed up, confused me with someone else, and asked me to be the host of Top Gear Australia? Buckle up, this could get bumpy!'”

Fake
If you love a thrilling drama, the upcoming premium event series Fake is unmissable. Starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham and inspired by Stephanie Wood’s bestselling book, this eight-part series delivers a gripping meditation on love in a world of lies and deceit. Fake follows Birdie Bell (Keddie), a brilliant magazine features writer who thinks she’s found ‘the one’ when she meets successful grazier Joe Burt (Wenham) on a dating app. Bringing Birdie’s world to life on screen is a stellar Australian cast featuring Heather Mitchell, Nicholas Brown and Spencer McLaren.

Aussie Shore
Bringing a big dose of Australian flair to the iconic MTV ‘Shores’ franchise, Aussie Shore is ready to make a mighty splash. Starting with Jersey Shore, MTV’s hit franchise has expanded to multiple global destinations including Geordie Shore (England), Warsaw Shore (Poland), Rio Shore (Brazil) and Acapulco Shore in Mexico. Aussie Shore guarantees to be a worthy addition to the line-up. Stay tuned for updates… and get ready to immerse yourself in the distinctive party culture that will be unique to Aussie Shore.

Last King of The Cross S2
The highly-anticipated second season of Last King of The Cross returns as Paramount+’s most-watched local original series. The series’ gripping narrative, complex characters, and explosive action has earned it international recognition, cementing its status as a must-watch series on the platform.

The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers
Jack, Falcon, Liam and Dom jointly said: “We are beyond ecstatic that there will be a second season of The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. We’ve said from the start that having our own TV show was the ultimate goal, so to be given the opportunity to create a second season is incredibly gratifying. We’ve been overwhelmed with the positive feedback we’ve received from the first season, and we can’t wait to do it all again. More laughs, more cringe, more awkwardness – the four of us couldn’t be more excited for what is to come.”

AFC Asian Cup
A-League
Emirates FA Cup

Absent:

The Traitors
Five Bedrooms
Location, Location, Location Australia
Studio 10
Would I Lie to You?
The Betoota Advocate presents
The Living Room

(NB: International titles here)

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Which new 10 / Paramount show are you most looking forward to?

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67 Responses

  1. I’m looking forward to the revivals of Ready Steady Cook, Gladiators, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or no deal.

    Ten should try to pickup Australia’s Got Talent.

    I am hoping that Pilot Week will return so we can unearth some different shows – particularly scripted comedy.

    1. Pilot Week is an absolutely amazing idea that I think is just implemented poorly. It has such great potential. If they did it as four different programs with four demo episodes each to air on four consecutive nights, with a host and live studio audience between the shows, it could make for a great block of programming. (For example, have host slots five minutes between programs: 7.35-8.05 comedy; 8.10-8.40 variety; 8.45-9.15 entertainment; 9.20-9.50 interview, with the breaks going back to a studio audience and a worm).Make it so the winning program gets picked up for a full season or something.

  2. At least Paramount is still making (lots) of drama. Shame it is all on Paramount.
    Not keen on Grant Denyer so a pass on Deal, Ready Steady Cook would be better With Amanda as host & Miguel a regular chef with a different chef as his opponent every week.
    Does anyone else notice that Robert Irwin looks like a young Chris Brown?

  3. I assume that RSC is slotted as prime time. Back in its first iteration (which commenced in early 2005), the show aired during the 2PM timeslot and had various hosts like Nick Stafford, then Peter Everett and Colin Lane.
    The reboot RSC will have the same format, plus the warm up VO guy. That first iteration had that VO guy (who used to be at 10 during 2000s through to mid 2010s).

  4. I wish Grant well with Deal or No Deal but a little bit of him goes a loooong way. He needs to learn it’s not all about him. Really looking forward to seeing Robert Irwin in the jungle. He will be a great host with Julia.

    1. When the rumours were circulating that Carrie Bickmore might host, I was genuinely excited. She’s fresh, exciting, people love her, and she’s not someone I’ve seen host every show under the sun for the last quarter of a century.

  5. Gladiator during summer might work for them, an alternative anyway to cricket and tennis on the other channels.
    Deal or No Deal at 6PM is a huge gamble, as is Wheel of Fortune in prime time.

  6. Robert Irwin is a massive get. He might be an Aussie but he is also an international star. Deal or no Deal is a good move, and could help The Project if it rates ok.

  7. Everyone likes Robert Irwin. Good choice.

    Looking forward to Top Gear Australia. Hopefully the chemistry of the hosts works and they have the budget to make the show cool. Less car reviews, more fun with cars. I always thought the previous Aussie versions from years ago were unfairly maligned.

      1. I think we have moved on from Grant Denyer.

        We need more new talent in Australia, not ones that are still wanting to be relevant like Denyer & Steve Jacobs.

  8. I really liked Location, Location, Location Australia & thought it would be renewed. I thought they would continue with The Traitors for the international market.

  9. I would like to see the AFC Asian Cup on free to air (even if it just Socceroos matches, plus a few more teams and even delayed in prime time on 10 BOLD). I remember that back in 2015, the final between Australia and South Korea was the highest rated program on the ABC for the year, so it could do well for 10 if its on free-to-air. And I would like to see more Asian competitions on free-to-air as well.

  10. All excellent ideas. Looking forward to a fresh face / young Robert Irwin. Excellent choice for Deal or No Deal. Genius getting Miguel Maestre to host Ready Steady Cook. These all look like winning combinations. Cross-figures.

  11. For me, 10 always has the best slate of shows at upfronts because you often genuinely don’t know what you get. I’m not the biggest fan of Grant Denyer but I knew something was cooking for him after his appearances on 10 recently. Deal Or No Deal at 6 will work great for me. The Chase / Tipping Point at 5 and then I get to switch to another game show at 6 as I’m making dinner. It should be an hour til 7… and the Project for half an hour if they are seemingly, and bafflingly, going to stick with it… (being beaten by Antiques Roadshow on Sunday was just plain bad). Ideally their 7:30 shows should start at 7 after an hour of Deal Or No Deal. Put the Project later as was suggested a while ago.
    Anyway… Gladiators will be fun! More Survivor is epic in the toughest slot of the year against the puerility that is MAFS. It’s a good slate that will inevitably see them come a distant third again for some reason… they are the best network of the three purely because they don’t annoy me as much.

  12. Wheel of Fortune in prime-time? Don’t think that’s gonna work.

    Was hoping for some clarity on if The Living Room is no longer “rested”, but Miguel doing Ready Steady Cook on Friday nights doesn’t give me much confidence of its return.

    1. If The Living Room did return, it would be without Dr Chris Brown as he is locked in with Seven – plus the chemistry of the core four: Amanda, Barry, Miguel and Chris was a large part of what made the show successful. I feel like Ready Steady Cook is replacing TLR and Miguel is perfect host for the show.

      1. I could have still seen it working without Chris. I don’t think he’s so essential to the success of that hosting panel or the format. Having two of them unavailable is basically the final nail.

  13. Sad to not see more Traitors. Hopefully it is something that is announced later or it gets swiped by another network or streaming channel.

    And wasn’t Tough as Nails meant to be on Ch10?

    It does look to be a decent line up, but a lot of the programs do look to be the same as past years.

  14. ” … there is no primetime Drama for 10 … with new Scripted projects all assigned to subscription platform Paramount+”
    Yep, if you want to watch a half decent movie or drama these days, you gotta pay for it. This is a disgrace.
    Thank goodness we have (albeit weak) laws which stop the same thing happening to major sport.

    1. I completely agree! I think it is disgusting that there is so few Australian Dramas and pushing them on to streaming platforms is not equitable in sharing Australian stories.
      In this economic climate not everyone can afford to subscribe to these services.
      Regulations need to change and drama points overhauled and reinstated!

  15. Would prefer a ‘civillian’ version of Amazing Race, although I am happy it it returning. I was hoping they would renew The Traitors, maybe even as a Paramount+ exclusive, because of the good international sales & reception the series has received. Excited for a 10th season of I’m a Celebrity and for Grant to be back in the 6pm game show time-slot.

  16. Robert Irwin is a big surprise but scrolling down and seeing him in a picture it looks like he’ll fit right in.

    Miguel should make RSC exciting but not sure it’s Friday night material, but then again what do they have now?

  17. Aussie Shore – massive pass – why …. I am predicting the next The Real Love boat
    Gladiators – pass
    Deal Or No Deal – pass but glad to see Grant Denyer back on TV
    Top Gear – once again pass
    I’m A Celebrity – still pass but interesting new host
    So really except for Thank God Your Here or Have You Been Paying Attention there isnt much there I am interested in

  18. Good on them for trying to address Friday night failure and 6pm too. Gladiators 2 failed on Seven so doubt this version can succeed against male skewing sport in summer especially.

    It is a shame about the dramas getting first run on Paramount but I suppose they’ll end up on Ten eventually.

  19. A lot of reboots in the list. I am most excited for Irwin as I’m a Celeb host and the reboots of both Ready Steady Cook and Deal or no Deal. This is probably the most exciting slate from the upfronts so far.

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