# Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee **URL:** \ **Category:** ABC\ **Created:** [April 3, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487 "2024-04-03T10:29:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bort](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bort/32/340984_2.png) [@Bort](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Bort)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/1 "2024-04-03T10:29:13Z")
> [@](#): > > E X C I T I N G > > It’s official 🤝 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee will be coming to ABC iview and ABC TV very soon. Hosted by Guy Montgomery and assisted by Aaron Chen, stay tuned for more details. [ABC Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C5RtsPpS-aN/?igsh=ZWs0ZnZxdmhzcHhr) I really expected Ten to commission this, but here we are. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/2 "2024-04-03T10:40:36Z")
There is a show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on April 20, featuring comedians such as Anne Edmonds, David Correos, Fern Brady and John Kearns. > **[Guy Montgomery's - Guy-Mont Spelling Bee | Melbourne International Comedy...](https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/guy-montgomery-spelling-bee)** > > After sell out seasons at the 2022 and 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee returns to Melbourne for one night only!  > > Come and watch your favourite comedians misspell some of your... Could this be filmed for TV, or is there a separate new program in the works? ---
**Author:** ![killy06](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/killy06/32/366375_2.png) [@killy06](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/killy06)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/3 "2024-04-03T11:41:38Z")
Is this a new commission as an Australian version? Could ABC have rescued the show given Three is all but abandoning any local programming in NZ? ---
**Author:** ![dominator](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@dominator](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/dominator)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/4 "2024-04-03T12:26:20Z")
I’m surprised to see ABC get it too - I watched some of the NZ version and it seems like the sort of thing 10 could play 8:30 Monday or Tuesday (when Cheep Seats or HYBPA are off) or something to air with Taskmaster Aus as some “Fun & Games” oriented line up. Still I’ll probably watch, and yay for no ads. ---
**Author:** ![dominator](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@dominator](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/dominator)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/5 "2024-04-03T12:29:10Z")
If you’re curious, here’s the Kiwi version : [https://youtu.be/dIw97yFxrOQ?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/dIw97yFxrOQ?feature=shared) ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/6 "2024-04-03T12:29:39Z")
The show was reported to have received funding from NZ On Air for its second season. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/7 "2024-05-09T06:13:10Z")
Update > During this fast-paced, entertaining and hilarious new comedy panel show, host Guy Montgomery and his loyal assistant Aaron Chen challenge four comedians, comprising of both established names and up-and-coming comics, as they attempt to spell a myriad of words as best they can, all to be crowned that week’s best speller. ### Production credit: A Kevin & Co and ABC co-production. Producers: Bronwynn Bakker, Cam Bakker. Executive Producer: Cam Bakker, Bronwynn Bakker, Greg Sitch, Guy Montgomery. ABC Executive Producer Mark Sutton. ABC Head of Entertainment Rachel Millar. ![GUY MONTGOMERY (1)](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/0/b/4/0b423eaadd61fd3d55ff0f177febf1aabf091f1e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/8 "2024-06-11T02:13:48Z")
The show will be filmed at ABC HQ at Ultimo in Sydney in the last week of June. Tickets are now available at That’s the Ticket website. > **[Audience tix: Guy Mont Spelling Bee | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/06/audience-tix-guy-mont-spelling-bee.html)** > > New game show for ABC is filming in Sydney with Guy Montgomery and his assistant Aaron Chen. ---
**Author:** ![Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Apple75](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Apple75)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/9 "2024-06-11T03:11:47Z")
Guy and Aaron. That’s a good combo. I am still shocked 10 didn’t try and get this. As mentioned above, could of been used before HYBPA airs in May or on a Thursday 8:30pm slot too ---
**Author:** ![Klfh](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/klfh/32/419769_2.png) [@Klfh](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Klfh)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/10 "2024-06-29T06:28:30Z")
I went to a filming last night. It was very funny but I am not sure how much will need to be edited out. They did not know when it would air. I wish I’d asked if it was 30 mins or an hour. The session was about two hours. ---
**Author:** ![Djohns2740](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Djohns2740](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Djohns2740)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/11 "2024-06-29T07:10:03Z")
NZ eps were 44 mins without ads, I lost interest after 30….hope they don’t make it too long ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/12 "2024-07-16T23:17:25Z")
**Let’s get spelling!** **Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee** **premieres this August on ABC** ​ ​ [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/-De8kN1uVPM/maxresdefault.jpg "First Look | Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee | ABC TV + iview") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-De8kN1uVPM) ​ > Get ready to laugh-out-loud as Guy Montgomery and his loyal assistant Aaron Chen test the spelling prowess of some of Australia’s favourite faces on **Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee**. The fast-paced eight-episode series will premiere **Wednesday 14 August at 8.30pm on ABC TV** , with all episodes available to stream on **ABC iview**. > > Based on the successful New Zealand format and sell out Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, each episode Guy and Aaron will put four famous faces to a hilarious spelling test across five wildly inventive spelling challenges designed to befuddle, bamboozle, and bedazzle them all. > > The star-studded names stepping up to the podium include Tony Armstrong, Tom Gleeson, Wil Anderson, Urzila Carlson, Geraldine Hickey, Luke McGregor, Peter Helliar, Tim Minchin, Steph Tisdell, Demi Lardner, Nazeem Hussain, Rhys Nicholson, Concetta Caristo, Zoë Coombs Marr and more. > > Each episode will culminate in the final, fast-and-furious spelling round where anyone could emerge victorious and receive the ultimate prize - a one way ticket to the next episode to defend their crown and glory. However, the loser will suffer the indignity of sitting in the dunce’s corner donning the infamous dunce’s hat. **Production Credit** : Commissioned by the ABC. A Kevin & Co and ABC co-production. Executive Producers: Cam Bakker, Bronwynn Bakker, Greg Sitch, Guy Montgomery. ABC Executive Producer Mark Sutton. ABC Head of Entertainment Rachel Millar. ![474x339](https://storage.googleapis.com/streem-attachments-au/u7uppxsrwab2e3wcis5b60drxyw0) ​ ​ ​ ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/13 "2024-07-17T05:48:21Z")
Set seems to have got an upgrade from the NZ version though sticking to a similar design elements from the 70s. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/14 "2024-07-17T13:00:52Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Why is it … Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont? ---
**Author:** ![TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/televisionau/32/125_2.png) [@TelevisionAU](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TelevisionAU)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/15 "2024-07-17T13:38:15Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > The star-studded names stepping up to the podium include Tony Armstrong, Tom Gleeson, Wil Anderson, Urzila Carlson, Geraldine Hickey, Luke McGregor, Peter Helliar, Tim Minchin, Steph Tisdell, Demi Lardner, Nazeem Hussain, Rhys Nicholson, Concetta Caristo, Zoë Coombs Marr and more Feel sorry for anyone relegated to just being among the “and more”, after a list of 14 names 🤭 ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/16 "2024-07-18T23:20:23Z")
Play on his name Montgomery - Mont Spelling Bee. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/17 "2024-07-19T07:40:18Z")
How is it a play on his name? I don’t get it. What am I missing? His name is already in the title. Why repeat it with an abbreviation? ---
**Author:** ![TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tvhead/32/160_2.png) [@TVHead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TVHead)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/18 "2024-07-19T17:22:45Z")
The set is too big for comedy and the angles all are side on and look terrible, I wish they’d get someone in who can direct and design a space for comedy. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/19 "2024-07-24T06:36:54Z")
### Episode 1 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/4/4/b/44bdf54124e60f5cafc5cf89a0e93c7d47d31fd9.jpeg) **Wednesday 14 August 8.30pm** Urzila Carlson, Nazeem Hussein, Danielle Walker, Tom Gleeson > The series premiere kicks off with four guest comedians Urzila Carlson, Nazeem Hussain, Danielle Walker and Tom Gleeson where they take on a spelling challenge on Australian currency and try to make their hometown proud. ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/8/2/88239a2a699bde89d8eefd0a7e8ec6a650d6e06e.jpeg) ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/f/f/7/ff74b0916517baec797b67db12311663ab6ab939.jpeg) ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/4/c/64cead70ecf483930926d039fa390191e7feb088.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/20 "2024-07-31T06:24:09Z")
## Episode 2 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/5/4/8545eb861ee51dab5fa5eaf3deaa8d05bfaa90df.jpeg) **Wednesday 21 August 8.30pm** _Geraldine Hickey, Pete Helliar and Urvi Majumdar join our episode one winner to spell obscure hats they’re forced to wear, decipher everyone’s favourite font (wingdings), and guess what Aaron is cooking._ > Tonight, Geraldine Hickey, Pete Helliar and Urvi Majumdar join our episode one winner Nazeem Hussein to spell obscure hats they’re forced to wear, decipher everyone’s favourite font (wingdings), and guess what Aaron is cooking. > > Based on the successful New Zealand format and sell out Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, each episode Guy Montgomery and his assistant Aaron Chen will put four famous faces to a hilarious spelling test across five wildly inventive spelling challenges designed to befuddle, bamboozle, and bedazzle them all. > > The star-studded names stepping up to the podium include Tony Armstrong, Tom Gleeson, Wil Anderson, Urzila Carlson, Geraldine Hickey, Luke McGregor, Peter Helliar, Tim Minchin, Steph Tisdell, Demi Lardner, Nazeem Hussain, Rhys Nicholson, Concetta Caristo, Zoe Coombs Marr and more. > > Each episode will culminate in the final, fast-and-furious spelling round where anyone could emerge victorious and receive the ultimate prize - a one-way ticket to the next episode to defend their crown and glory. However, the loser will suffer the indignity of sitting in the dunce’s corner donning the infamous dunce’s hat. [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487.md?page=2)