AUSTRALIAN IDOL, MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT, AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR, TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 2023.E05
TV Blackbox/TV BingeboxShow Notes
The big reality battle to start the year is the focus for this week's episode, along with 10's remake of a much-loved British comedy format.
Fans of each franchise will be pleased to know the networks have left nothing on the shelf with their big reality shows kicking off the 2023 ratings year (even if they are doing it two weeks early!). The real question is can the Toms and the celebrity cast do enough to help Taskmaster Australia succeed?
Shows covered in this episode:
Australian Idol season eight (many eps), hosted by Rikki Lee and Scott Tweedie and featuring judges Amy Shark, Meghan Trainor, Harry Connick Jr, and Kyle Sandilands - premieres with three eps a week starting Monday 30 January 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Married At First Sight season ten (36 eps), featuring experts Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla, and John Aiken - premieres with four eps a week starting Monday 30 January 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Australian Survivor season eight (many eps), hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia and featuring 11 returning contestants including George, Hayley, Shonee, and more - premieres with three eps a week starting Monday 30 January 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Taskmaster Australia season one (10 eps), featuring Tom Gleeson and Tom Cashman, with Julia Morris, Danielle Walker, Nina Oyama, Jimmy Rees, and Luke McGregor - premieres weekly starting Thursday 2 February 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
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