In more , host of , Rodger Corser, is set to jump ship to Channel Nine for a brand new reality series. Though the announcement has been kept hidden, can exclusively reveal that is set to host a new competition game series titled , with Channel Nine swooping in to steal the actor and presenter "from underneath Network 10's noses" according to our source. An industry insider told that was being looked at again for another season, but Rodger's move to has killed any hope that a third Australian series would continue.
As for the new reality show on Nine that Rodger is now set to host, is described as being a "game based around a floor grid of 81 squares, each of which is occupied by a contestant with expertise in a different trivia category. Pairs of contestants face each other in head-to-head trivia duels, with the winner taking over all territory controlled by the loser." The series boasts worldwide popularity with Rob Lowe hosting the US version, and the insider says Rodger "fit the brief perfectly".
"Nine didn't really want anyone else," they said. is going to be massive and Nine are thrilled to have Rodger on contract." With on shaky ground following Rodger's departure, understands Endemol Shine Australia had been looking for a new location for the show.
"It was also a conversation that was happening with Rodger's management," our source disclosed. The bad news for Channel 10 comes after that used to be popular on the network, including the following: (1995-1996, 2008, 2024).