FOX Television Network has set a second season for the entertainment format The 1% Club, which originally premiered on Prime Video last season in the U.S. and Canada.
The U.S. iteration of the international format is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions and Magnum Media. Joel McHale, star of FOX’s hit comedy Animal Control and culinary sleuth series Crime Scene Kitchen, will serve as the new host.
“Joel’s outstanding comedic timing and hosting charm already make him a standout talent here at FOX, and now—building on The 1% Club’s strong first year on the network—we’re bringing his unrivaled energy, irreverence and charisma to season two,” said Michael Thorn, president of FOX Television Network. “We look forward to expanding on our successful relationship with Joel and continuing our partnership with the incredible production teams at BBC Studios and Magnum.”
“I am 1,000,000% excited to be partnering with FOX to host The 1% Club,” said McHale. “I absolutely love the show and love the gameplay to the 10𝑥 and guarantee my hair, makeup and wardrobe will look great at least 68 percent of the time.”
“99% of us are unfortunately not as funny as Joel McHale, which makes him the perfect host for The 1% Club,” said Ryan O’Dowd, president of unscripted at BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions. “His unmatched approach to comedy is innately unpredictable and will take audiences on a thrill ride as they watch him in action with our contestants, striving to put their wits to the test. The 1% Club has proven to be a massive global hit, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Rob Wade, Michael Thorn and the talented and passionate team at FOX who believe in this show and in our shared vision for this new season.”
Following the original U.K. series produced for ITV, BBC Studios has launched the format in the U.S. and 11 other global markets: the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, France, Israel, Spain, Turkey, Mexico, Greece, Ukraine and Hungary.