‘The 1% Club’ Moves to Fox for Season 2 as Joel McHale Replaces Patton Oswald as Host

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The popular quiz show “The 1% Club” has been given the green light for a second round, set to broadcast on Fox following its previous run on Amazon Prime Video. This time around, Joel McHale will step into the hosting role, replacing Patton Oswalt from Season 1.

Each installment of “The 1% Club” initiates with a group of 100 competitors who are at risk of elimination as they tackle a sequence of questions designed to gauge their logical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and everyday wisdom. Their objective is to persevere until the end and claim a $100,000 reward by answering a question that only approximately 1% of the nation can solve correctly.

The television series ‘The 1% Club’ was developed by Dean Nabarro and Andy Auerbach, and is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions in collaboration with Magnum Media. BBC Studios handles distribution, while Nabarro and Auerbach serve as executive producers for Magnum, alongside Ryan O’Dowd and Krystal Whitney from the BBC. Wes Kauble acts as showrunner. Originally aired on ITV in the U.K. in 2022, ‘The 1% Club’ format has since been introduced by BBC in various countries including Netherlands, Australia, Germany, France, Israel, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Greece, Ukraine, Hungary, and the United States.

McHale gained prominence for his role as Jeff Winger in the NBC sitcom “Community” from 2009 to 2015, and for hosting various unscripted shows, with “The Soup” on E! being one of the most recognized between 2004 and 2015. Presently, he is the host of the reality competition series “House of Villains” on E! and the baking competition show “Crime Scene Kitchen” on Fox. Additionally, he plays Frank Shaw in the sitcom “Animal Control” on Fox, which is now in its third season.

McHale is repped by UTA, Ziffren Brittenham and Johnson Shapiro Slewett Kole.

Joel’s exceptional comedic delivery and captivating hosting abilities have made him a notable figure at Fox. With ‘The 1% Club’ having had a successful first year on the network, we’re excited to add his unique blend of energy, humor, and charm to Season 2,” expressed Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network. “We anticipate further strengthening our collaboration with Joel and extending our productive partnership with BBC Studios and Magnum as we delve deeper into this successful venture.

Joel McHale expressed a tremendous enthusiasm about collaborating with Fox on ‘The 1% Club’, stating, ‘I can’t contain my excitement for this partnership!’ He also shared his deep affection for the show and its gameplay, emphasizing that it’s to the power of x for him. Additionally, he promised that his appearance would be visually pleasing at least 68% of the time, ensuring well-groomed hair, makeup, and wardrobe.”

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“Joel McHale was thrilled to announce his partnership with Fox on ‘The 1% Club’, saying, ‘I can’t wait for this collaboration!’ He adores the show and its gameplay, going as far as saying it’s more than just enjoyable for him. Moreover, he guarantees that his looks – hair, makeup, and wardrobe – will be appealing at least 68% of the time.

Ryan O’Dowd, president of BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, stated that only a small fraction of us possess humor comparable to Joel McHale, making him an ideal fit as the host for ‘The 1% Club.’ His unique brand of comedy is inherently unpredictable and promises an exhilarating experience as viewers witness his interactions with contestants, challenging their intellect. The show has become a worldwide sensation, and we’re ecstatic to collaborate with Rob Wade, Michael Thorn, and the dynamic team at Fox who embrace this series and our ambitions for the upcoming season.

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2025-01-24 02:22