The show, set to replace the long-running Millionaire Hot Seat next year, has been unveiled.
According to TV Blackbox, a local version of the hit UK game show Tipping Point will take over the Hot Seat slot after the final episode has aired.
The publication reports that Todd Woodbridge, 52, a former tennis star and Nine Network sports host, will be hosting the new show.
However, entertainment reporter Peter Ford said the news was “not secured”.
Todd is one of the most successful doubles players in the history of the sport and has won several times at Wimbledon.
The show, set to replace the long-running Millionaire Hot Seat next year, has been unveiled. According to TV Blackbox, a local version of the hit UK game show Tipping Point will take over the Hot Seat slot after the final episode has aired. Pictured is Eddie McGuire on Hot Seat
Tipping Point in the UK is a hit game show where four players battle a slot machine to win prizes and a jackpot.
This comes after it was announced last week that the longest-running game show on Australian television, Millionaire Hot Seat, had been cancelled.
The Eddie McGuire hosted show “Millionaire Hot Seat” will be paused at the end of January next year.
The publication reports that former Nine Network tennis star and sports presenter Todd Woodbridge, 52, (pictured) will be hosting the new show Tipping Point Australia
Todd is one of the most successful doubles players in the history of the sport and has won several times at Wimbledon. Pictured playing in 1996
The series has donated millions to Australians attending the show over the years.
“It is with great pride, joy and sadness that I announce this morning that Millionaire Hot Seat will be on hiatus at the end of January next year,” Eddie said on 3AW.
“As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2024, there will be a replacement show on the Nine Network at 5 p.m..”
The Eddie McGuire hosted show “Millionaire Hot Seat” will be paused at the end of January next year. The moderator made the announcement on 3AW earlier this month
“I love the fact that so many people came and said, ‘I was sitting there with my grandparents and we did these things together.’ [watched the show].’
“There were four millionaires in total, two from each show… But so many people won $250,000 and $500,000,” Eddie added.
Eddie said he loves being the show’s host because he gets to meet people from all walks of life across Australia.
“There were four millionaires in total, two from each show … But so many people won $250,000 and $500,000,” Eddie said
“It is with great pride, joy and sadness that I announce this morning that Millionaire Hot Seat will be on hiatus at the end of January next year,” Eddie said on 3AW. Eddie said he loves hosting and meeting people from all walks of life across Australia
“What I love about it is that I saw multicultural Australia, people who came out about their sexuality came on the show and felt really free to do so.” “I saw a snapshot of Australia,” said he.
“Every person has a story, they have struggles in their life, they don’t want a big handout, they just want a little bit of sunshine.”
He also spoke about Martin Flood, a former contestant who won $1 million on the show.
“He took a year off to go to college because he wanted to be a millionaire,” Eddie revealed.
The Sydney IT analyst won the show’s jackpot in 2005.
Flood previously said that “the Who Wants to be a Millionaire sequel was a way out of my day job.”
He also spoke about Martin Flood (pictured), a former contestant who won $1 million on the show. “He took a year off to go to college because he wanted to be a millionaire,” Eddie revealed
The series has donated millions to Australians attending the show over the years
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? switched to the hot-seat version in 2009.
Eddie has hosted the show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire since it premiered in 1999.
“It’s changed my life, it’s changed a lot of people’s lives.” “Thank you for all of your support,” Eddie concluded Friday’s announcement.
When “Millionaire Hot Seat” hit 2,500 episodes earlier this year, Eddie reflected on the success of the series.
“It’s really hard to believe,” Eddie told Nine Entertainment.
“What a special episode this is going to be!” Congratulations to the entire crew who worked behind the scenes to make 2500 episodes possible and thank you to everyone who is watching the show. “It’s an honor to be Australia’s oldest game show.”
“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” switched to the hot-seat version in 2009. Eddie has hosted Who Wants To Be A Millionaire since it premiered in 1999. “It changed my life, it changed a lot of people’s lives.” “Thank you for all your support,” he said