The 1% Club Being Adapted for Seven Network in Australia

BBC Studios is set to produce a local version of the hit show The 1% Club for Seven Network in Australia.

The local version will be hosted by Australian comedy superstar Jim Jefferies, creator and star of the FX sitcom Legit, Comedy Central’s The Jim Jefferies Show and a number of Netflix specials.

The show will debut on Seven Network’s Channel 7 and 7plus in 2023.

The 1% Club format is created by Magnum Media and distributed internationally by BBC Studios. It will be produced for Seven Network by BBC Studios Australian production arm.

The show launched in the U.K. on ITV earlier this year in a prime-time Saturday night slot, where it is hosted by comedian Lee Mack. It has already been commissioned for a second season.

The format has also been licensed to France Télévisions in France, Kan in Israel, RTL in the Netherlands, Atresmedia in Spain and SevenOne Entertainment Group in Germany.

Jefferies said: “To say I’m excited to host The 1% Club for Seven is an understatement! I’ve always loved game shows, and this one is brilliant; I can’t wait to get started.”

Kylie Washington, general manager and creative director for production at BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, said: “We’re delighted that Jim will host the show, his brand of wit will ensure this unique quiz show is fast, fun and hilarious. And because it doesn’t rely on general knowledge, it can be played by all ages and backgrounds as contestants find out just how clever they are compared to the rest of the country.”

Seven Network’s chief content officer for entertainment programming, Angus Ross, said: “The 1% Club has been an out-of-the-box success in the U.K., and we are excited to be working with BBC Studios on the Australian version. It is a fresh, engaging and highly entertaining show, and Jim is the perfect choice to host it. We know all of Australia will want to join The 1% Club.”