Larry vs THE CHASE IS ON!

COMPETITION IS FIERCE ON THE SETS OF OUR FAVE GAME SHOWS

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Who is set to succeed as Australia's king (or queen) of the game shows? It's the big question currently being asked by execs across three TV networks.

“Ever since Tipping Point launched on Channel Nine at the beginning of last year, [host] Todd Woodbridge has become TV’s new golden guy,” a source tells New Idea. “The almost instant success of that show is applying pressure to Seven’s long-running The Chase and its host Larry Emdur.”

With Network 10’s incoming revival of Millionaire Hot Seat, game shows are “the new battleground in TV land right now”, our source adds. There’s already a fierce competition brewing to land the top job on that show, which is expected on air in 2026. Amanda Keller is emerging as favourite to host.

“Ten will throw everything at Hot Seat to make it a hit,” our source adds.

It was 54-year-old Todd’s recent success at the TV WEEK Logie Awards, where he won the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter, that cemented him as Australia’s most-beloved game show host.