FOX Renews The Quiz with Balls

The FOX Television Network has renewed The Quiz with Balls, which garnered last summer’s top spot for new series among the 18-to-49 demographic, for a second season.

Hosted by actor and comedian Jay Pharoah (SNL, The Blackening), the game show pits brains against balls, combining a high-stakes quiz show and a large-scale physical competition, with each episode featuring two families competing for $100,000 in an epic “battle of the balls.”

The show is produced for the U.S. by Eureka Productions and Talpa Studios. John de Mol, Maarten Meijs, Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and Judy Smart serve as executive producers.

“During its first season, The Quiz with Balls really broke through, thanks to a mix of engaging playability, comedic physical stakes and our terrific host Jay Pharoah, who artfully invites viewers into the fun,” said Michael Thorn, president of FOX Television Network. “Not to mention, our long-time production partners at Talpa and Eureka have a few new tricks up their sleeves for season two, which made renewing this popular game show a must.”

“We’re incredibly proud that The Quiz with Balls is returning for a second season with FOX,” said de Mol, owner of Talpa Studios. “The show’s success in the Netherlands has been tremendous, and we were excited to see how well it worked in the U.S. over the summer. This time around, we’re picking up the pace and adding more play-along moments, giving viewers an even more engaging and exciting experience.”

Chris Culvenor, executive producer for Eureka, added, “We are excited to re-team with FOX and Talpa for a new season of The Quiz with Balls. The show’s large-scale, originality and high stakes have captivated the audience, and with Jay Pharoah returning as our brilliant host, season two is set to make another big splash.”