NBC just lately introduced it has greenlit a brand new actuality show modeled after CBS’s “Survivor,” known as “Million Dollar Island.” Here’s what you must know:
‘Million Dollar Island’ Will Consist of 100 Contestants Over 50 Days
Although NBC’s “Million Dollar Island” will nonetheless include a bunch of contestants stranded on an island battling it out for $1,000,000, there will probably be some notable variations between the brand new show and CBS’s “Survivor.” According to the Hollywood Reporter, there will probably be 100 contestants on the brand new actuality show, versus the 16-20 on “Survivor,” and can final for 50 days, as a substitute of 39 (or, within the case of the latest two seasons, 26).
Instead of Tribal Council or the flame of 1’s torch, “Million Dollar Island” will use bracelets as a marker of life inside the recreation.Per the Hollywood Reporter, every contestant is given a bracelet value $10,000 upon arrival, and as every particular person is eradicated, they should resolve to whom they may hand off their $10,000. Bracelets are additionally gained and misplaced by means of numerous challenges. At the top, the final particular person standing takes residence the gathered $1,000,000.
The show is the brainchild of Stephen Lambert – who runs Studio Lambert, which can produce the sequence – and John de Mol, who runs Talpa, a Dutch broadcasting firm, based on Deadline.
“John has created a number of of the world’s most profitable codecs and we’re massively excited in regards to the prospect of creating the primary English language variations of what we consider will probably be his subsequent international hit,” Lambert mentioned of de Mol and their new show.
Jenny Groom, the Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming and Development at NBC, mentioned:
We’re excited to companion with a powerhouse crew to carry this recent and daring social experiment to NBC. This sequence is bound to entertain with ever-evolving alliances, belief, deceit and the last word will to outlive.
NBC has not but launched a premiere date for the brand new show.
‘Million Dollar Island’ Is Not the Only New ‘Survivor’ Spinoff Show
The premise for “Million Dollar Island” bares some resemblance to “Beyond the Edge,” one other “Survivor”-style actuality show consisting of a cast of celebrities, which additionally doesn’t have Tribal Council, however as a substitute could have the celebrities compete in groups, the place they’re merely compelled to endure the weather till they’ll naked it no extra. Once they’re prepared to go away, they ring a bell, signalling their intention to go; at that time, the sum of money they raised for his or her charity is capped.
“Beyond the Edge” will probably be hosted by sports activities commentator Mauro Ranallo, and can include celebrities together with “Real Housewives” cast member Eboni Okay. Williams, first brazenly homosexual “Bachelor” Colton Underwood, andNBA participant Metta World Peace, amongst others.
“Beyond the Edge” premieres March 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern; one week after the premiere of “Survivor 42.”
“Survivor” airs Wednesdays 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS. The two-hourseason 42premiere will air on March 9.
