Surprised they didn’t push it up to 100 contestants to get a couple more episodes out of it
Couldn’t they just do two lots of 81?
The Floor UK is set to launched on 4th January
Also returning is 2025 hit The Floor. Nine has filmed two new seasons (only one is expected this year) with host Rodger Corser in the Netherlands.
“We were obviously thrilled with its performance. I would say, hand on heart, it performed probably even a little bit better than we thought. It really taps into easy family viewing, the play along is infectious. When we were watching the US tape with Rob Lowe, anytime one of us were watching it didn’t matter if it was (Nine execs) Michael (Healy), Adrian (Swift), Hamish (Turner) or I, you would end up with a group of people around the around the computer just sitting there, shouting answers at the screen. We couldn’t go past it as a format,” (Geoff) Dyer admits.
“Roger was fantastic in it, and it simultaneously made quiz light and easy, but introduced gameplay and strategy into a quiz format, which don’t necessarily go hand in hand.”
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The US version of The Floor is set to aired on April 8th, as a 2-hour premiere. Based from the promo, it seems like they’re adding “Territory Freeze” as a new twist, which pretty much will be the one Nine use for season 2.
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After Easter then?
Rodger Corser is on the cover of TV Week this week.
Note: the end of the article says the first week of the new season will be shown on April 20 and 21. The April 19 start date suggests the new season will air on Sunday and Monday nights only.
The Floor has a new board game, available at Kmart and Target
https://www.target.com.au/p/the-floor-board-game/72693391
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/the-floor-official-boardgame-43739646/
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THE FLOOR RETURNS: AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST GAME JUST WENT NEXT LEVEL
81 CONTESTANTS. ONE GIANT ARENA. $200,000 ON THE LINE.
After becoming Australia’s number one new show of 2025 and delivering the biggest debut in VOZ history*, the hit trivia phenomenon The Floor is returning to the 9Network.
Bigger, bolder and more ruthless, the high-stakes showdown premieres Sunday, April 19, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Hosted by Rodger Corser, a new group of 81 Australians from every corner of the country and all walks of life will step onto the giant interactive LED arena, each defending their specialist subject while battling their neighbours during intense trivia duels for control of The Floor.
Their mission? Win duels to conquer tiles and claim the entire arena. Only one contestant will walk away with the life-changing $200,000 grand prize.
This season, the stakes reach a whole new dimension with a high-voltage battle of the generations. From seasoned trivia titans to the ‘skibidi’ energy of Gen Z, the arena becomes the ultimate testing ground for every age group.
The gameplay is more unpredictable than ever, with strategic twists designed to reward the bold: the returning Time Boost provides a vital lifeline during duels, while The Freeze allows contestants to lock their territory, shield themselves from the chasing pack and fast-track their place in the Grand Finale.
Among the 81 contestants are several familiar Australians. Olympic Gold Medallist Steven Bradbury knows a thing or two about dramatic finishes, but can lightning strike twice on The Floor? Celebrity chef Hayden Quinn swaps the kitchen for the arena, while Travel Guides star Kevin Moloney trades five-star luxury for high-stakes trivia. And with over a million followers watching his every move, will Love Island Australia’s viral “Egg Man” Tommy Armour crack under the pressure?"
More than just a competition, The Floor is the ultimate family game night. With a massive range of categories, viewers can test their own trivia knowledge and play along from home, racing to beat the contestants on the dazzling LED arena.
Host Rodger Corser said: “I can’t wait for Australia to be immersed in all the drama, suspense and fun of The Floor season two. Super fun new categories combined with a new level of gameplay, strategy and competitiveness will make for plenty of jaw-dropping and hilarious moments.
“So grab your friends and family, park yourself in front of the telly, and see who’s the best in your lounge room in 2026.”
Who has what it takes to come out on top?
Find out when The Floor returns: Sunday, April 19, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now and continues Monday at 7.30PM.
The Floor is a Talpa Format produced by Eureka Productions for the 9Network.
**Source: OzTAM, VOZ Program Analyser, National (incl. spill), Total TV, Consolidated 28, average audience, 01/01/2025–25/11/2025. © OzTAM Pty Limited.*
Quick Facts The Record
Season 1 of The Floor became Australia’s #1 new show of 2025 and delivered the biggest debut in VOZ history.*
The Audience
Season 1 averaged a massive 1.3 million viewers per episode across Total TV.
The Prize
One contestant will walk away with the life-changing grand prize of $200,000.
The Arena
A giant interactive LED arena made up of 81 floor tiles, where contestants expand their territory by defeating neighbouring players in head-to-head trivia duels.
The Players
81 contestants from across Australia, each defending their own specialist category.
The Defending Champion
Season 1 winner Patrick Neasey, a 33-year-old engineer from Tasmania, conquered the entire floor after defeating 80 rivals.
The Host
Returning fan-favourite Rodger Corser.
The Global Stage
Filmed at Talpa Studios in the Netherlands, original home of The Floor and one of the world’s most advanced interactive LED game show arenas.
The Strategy
Contestants must defend their specialist subject while challenging neighbouring tiles in winner-takes-all trivia duels to expand their territory.
Familiar Faces
This season The Floor welcomes a powerhouse lineup of great Australians. These contestants are no strangers to the spotlight, bringing a unique blend of championship strategy, reality TV grit and household-name charm to the arena. From Olympic gold to five-star critiques, they aren’t just here to play – they’re here to defend their turf.
Steven Bradbury, QLD (Category: Winter Sports)
The Olympic legend famously known for his “last man standing” victory. He’s proven he can navigate the ice, but will his signature luck and ice-cool strategy hold out on the high-stakes LED floor? Can he pull off another legendary “Bradbury” and outlast the competition?
Gerald Youles, VIC (Category: Car Parts)
A powerhouse in the world of competitive woodchopping and a true-blue Aussie character known for his grit on Survivor. Gerald brings “ax-tra” pressure to the arena, trading the forest for the garage to see if he can dismantle the competition in the Car Parts category.
Kevin Moloney, NSW (Category: Commonwealth)
The sophisticated, sharp-tongued star of Travel Guides. Known for his love of five-star luxury and his “Edelweiss theory” of living, Kevin swaps his first-class lounge access for a spot on The Floor. While he’s usually critiquing hotels, he’ll need his sharpest wit to defend the Commonwealth.
Ella Rossanis, VIC (Category: Bakery)
A fan-favorite from The Great Australian Bake Off Ella swaps the pressure-cooker kitchen for the trivia arena. Known for her precision and flair, she is ready to prove she’s the “upper crust” of the competition while defending the delicious world of baked goods.
Hayden Quinn, NSW (Category: Seafood)
From the MasterChef kitchen to trekking across the country on Taste of Australia, Hayden is the ultimate coastal connoisseur. He’s spent a decade proving he’s more than just a surfer who can cook - but when the trivia tide rises, will he be the big fish or just bait?
Tommy Armour, QLD (Category: Gold Coast)
The Love Island Australia star and TikTok sensation better known to millions as “Egg Man”. He’s bringing his viral larrikin energy and Gold Coast charm to the game, proving he’s got the brains to match the brand.
Contestants
This season 81 contestants from across Australia step onto The Floor, each defending their own specialist category. From teachers and tradies to influencers, comedians and Olympians, every player brings a unique area of expertise and a strategy to conquer the arena.
Player 1: Nat K (NSW, Dental Hygienist) – Takeaway A bubbly former “Maccas Chick” who claims she can’t find her keys but knows exactly how much Australians spend on fast food.
Player 2: Inia (NSW, Editor/Ex-Stuntman) – Action Flicks A comedian and ex-stuntman who has worked on massive movie sets like The Matrix and Superman Returns.
Player 3: Alex T (NSW, Chef/Restaurateur) – Brekky A competitive café owner who lives for breakfast, going through 3,000 eggs and 800 loaves of bread a week.
Player 4: Dana (QLD, Revenue Strategist) – Slogan A revenue strategist for PepsiCo and former representative netballer who loves psychological gameplay.
Player 5: Isaac (VIC, Photographer) – Mascots A sports-nut photographer and “clean freak” who claims to know mascots better than anyone.
Player 6: Sarah (VIC, Tour Operator) – Famous Families A radio host and comedian who is required to be all over pop culture and once had lunch with King Charles at Buckingham Palace.
Player 7: Alina (ACT, Public Affairs Officer) – Catch Phrase A former government staffer who spent years walking past portraits of PMs at Parliament House until their faces were etched into her memory.
Player 8: Mike (NT, Musician) – Songs About People A bold Darwin muso with 40 years of Aussie rock knowledge crammed into his brain.
Player 9: Lee (QLD, Retired Army Sergeant) – Snacks A First Nations Army veteran and prankster who admits chips are very close to his heart and his belly.
Player 10: Camryn (QLD, Burlesque Dancer) – Dance Movies A former high-risk offender tracker who now expresses herself through salsa and burlesque dancing.
Player 11: Scott (QLD, Miner) – Aussie Towns A tattooed miner and former truckie who prefers the peace of country towns over city life.
Player 12: Megan (NSW, Dictionary Editor) – Collective Nouns A self-described “grammar Nazi” who is competitive in all things spelling and words.
Player 13: Pippa (WA, Drag Queen) – Kylie A trans drag queen known as Prism who is unapologetically honest and obsessed with Kylie Minogue lyrics.
Player 14: Sioux (NT, School Teacher) – Outback An Arnhem Land teacher who holds the family record for catching a 1.2m Wahoo.
Player 15: Trent (VIC, Development Manager) – Man Cave A massive football fan who has already designed blueprints for his ultimate man cave featuring Guinness on tap.
Player 16: Lisa (WA, Airport Lounge Host) – Plane Tails A long-time Qantas Lounge hostess and avid traveller who can identify airline logos by their city-linked motifs.
Player 17: Nat B (NSW, Hospitality Worker) – Fictional Fathers She gave up a corporate career to follow her dreams as a film extra on major sets like Star Wars and Marvel.
Player 18: Adam Miller (VIC, Sushi Restaurant Owner) – Japanese Food A competitive entrepreneur who turned his childhood sushi obsession into a successful three-store chain.
Player 19: Jacki (NSW, Travel Influencer) – Emojis Also a “chief hangover officer” who spends up to six hours a day on her phone.
Player 20: Kevin Moloney (NSW, Professional Traveller) – The Commonwealth The sophisticated star of Travel Guides swaps first-class luxury for the floor to defend his Commonwealth knowledge.
Player 21: Sean (SA, Project Manager) – TV Hosts An avid watcher of Australian TV who has “viewing appointments” with his parents to track famous hosts.
Player 22: Kristy S (VIC, Singing Teacher) – Stage Musicals An opera performer with over 20 years of professional stage experience.
Player 23: Kim (VIC, Diplomat) – Tourist Cities An articulate diplomat who has worked in high-pressure environments like Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea.
Player 24: Clea (WA, UNESCO Intern) – Skibidi A Political Science Masters student interning at UNESCO in Paris who is surprisingly well-versed in “speaking Skibidi”.
Player 25: Ben (NSW, Special Education Teacher) – The Block A special education teacher and visual learner who is a massive fan of The Block and professional sports logos.
Player 26: Sinead (WA, Business Owner) – Iconic Movie Lines A resilient teen coach and professional makeup artist who has worked in the West End and on film sets.
Player 27: McKenzie (NSW, Doctor) – Doctor Doctor A qualified doctor currently working as a medical receptionist to strategically hide her expertise from opponents.
Player 28: Adam R (NSW, Political Communications) – Ancient Egypt A driven individual who watched Season 1 of The Floor with a fine-tooth comb and has Egyptian heritage in his blood.
Player 29: Alex P (NSW, Orchestrator/Composer) – Sounds of Music A film composer for major projects like The LEGO Movies whose whole life is based around orchestral sound.
Player 30: Marcus (VIC, Licensing Manager) – Half Time Shows A BMG record label employee who wakes up in the middle of the night just to watch Super Bowl half-time performances.
Player 31: Cathal (WA, Economist) – Podcasters An economist in Paris by day and a “Raw Comedy” finalist by night who reads the news daily.
Player 32: Raph (QLD, Supermarket Manager) – Roman Numerals A Woolworths staffer who has used Roman Numerals since primary school and claims they are muscle memory.
Player 33: Emma (VIC, Head of Marketing) – Cheese She is obsessed with any food involving cheese, from toasted jaffles to platters.
Player 34: Andrew (NSW, French Food Tour Guide) – French Fare An ex-MasterChef contestant and “Australian Julia Child” who leads Parisian food tours.
Player 35: Gerald Youles (QLD, Farmer) – Car Parts A six-time world champion woodchopper nicknamed “Wikipedia” who learned about car parts on the farm.
Player 36: Darcy (QLD, Comedian) – Water Sports A stand-up comedian and former captain of the Australian School Boys water polo team.
Player 37: Elise (ACT, Singing Teacher) – Baby Animals A mother who is such a trivia tragic she took her son to pub trivia a week after his birth.
Player 38: Brad (WA, Tech Company Owner) – Antipodean PMs A former musical theatre performer-turned-tech owner who is fascinated by the drinking and wild behaviour of past Aussie PMs.
Player 39: Natalia (VIC, Neurodiversity Manager) – Salon A PhD student and “party girl with a brain” who has had beauty treatments on three different continents.
Player 40: Joey (NSW, PE Teacher) – Athletics A rugby coach who programmed school athletics carnivals for over a decade.
Player 41: Shane (WA, Primary School Teacher) – Villains A teacher who describes himself as a nerd who resonates with underdog movie villains.
Player 42: Hayden Quinn (NSW, MasterChef Alum) – Seafood One of Australia’s favourite food personalities, this marine biologist and MasterChef graduate came to national fame in 2011.
Player 43: Kate (NSW, Flight Attendant) – Famous Kates A pop culture nerd who has proudly shared her name with royalty and movie stars for 34 years.
Player 44: Jess (VIC, Drummer) – Oz Rock A graphic designer who has played alongside Wolfmother and attended more than 400 concerts.
Player 45: Christie V (VIC, Medical Sales) – Cricket A single mum who plays for a women’s cricket team and “fangirls” over the Australian women’s squad.
Player 46: Ciska (VIC, Community Support Worker) – Cinema Classics A grandmother and champion lawn bowler who is such a movie buff she has a cinema inside her house.
Player 47: Tony (WA, Finance Manager) – Currency Codes This banking veteran of 25 years collects defunct European currencies, hoping they will one day be worth millions.
Player 48: Noah (TAS, Admin Assistant) – Star Wars A movie buff and marathon runner who has lived in five countries and visited nearly 40.
Player 49: Kelsey (SA, Digital Project Manager) – Weddings She grew up on a date farm and famously got married three times to the same man in one year due to lockdown.
Player 50: Linda (VIC, Agency Administrator) – G’day An outgoing former journalist and “grey-haired warrior” who taught English in Tokyo and speaks multiple languages.
Player 51: Josie (QLD, Children’s Author) – Animal Books She has written more than 60 children’s books, calls herself a “glamma”, and specialises in Dr Seuss.
Player 52: Darren (NSW, Finance Business Owner) – Fish Known as the “ChatGPT of fish”, Darren recently finished a year-long road trip around Australia.
Player 53: Harry (QLD, Chemical Engineer) – Video Games A nerd who owns every gaming console and has watched thousands of hours of online gaming.
Player 54: Devika (QLD, Civil Engineer) – Man Made Marvels A nationally recognised spoken-word performer with a flair for idioms and expressive language.
Player 55: Tyrone (VIC, Ticketing Manager) – Australian Open He runs ticketing for the Australian Open and can name every Grand Slam winner since the 1970s.
Player 56: Liz (NSW, Thrift Shop Owner) – Antiques A spunky community leader who refuses to put prices on items in her shop, believing antiques have a soul.
Player 57: Elliot (VIC, Forklift Operator) – Road Signs He calls himself a bogan and needs to know road signs perfectly to avoid accidents at work.
Player 58: Ziggy (TAS, Wildlife Educator) – Nocturnal Animals Running a raptor refuge with his dad, he released his first falcon at four and has 22 years of experience.
Player 59: Guy (WA, Global Media Strategist) – Moguls With a 163 IQ, he has worked for Rupert Murdoch and is fascinated by the historical impact of moguls.
Player 60: Melanie (NSW, Uniform Coordinator) – The Crown A royal-obsessed “introverted extrovert” who wears a tiara gifted to her by Sarah Ferguson.
Player 61: Wednesday (SA, Pet Shop Worker) – Pets A larger-than-life mum-of-six with a tattoo of almost every animal she has ever owned.
Player 62: JJ (VIC, Sushi Company Co-owner) – World Champs A pop culture expert who handles branding for his brother’s sushi business and has film lines on the tip of his tongue.
Player 63: Jim (QLD, Retired Computer Programmer) – Geometry A maths whizz who had never seen a computer before university but became a programmer through geometric problem-solving.
Player 64: Peta-Pearl (VIC, Healer) – Gemstones A reiki healer who can list the correct gemstone to emit energy for any emotional state.
Player 65: Chris S (SA, Support Teacher) – EPL A former semi-professional soccer captain who watches Premier League games in the middle of the night.
Player 66: Ree (NSW, Tattoo Shop Manager) – Scents A former bartender and hairdresser with a massive perfume collection and a fear of being smelly.
Player 67: Kiri (ACT, Partnerships Manager) – Australian Made Her love for marketing was sparked by The Gruen Transfer, leading her to study IP law and branding.
Player 68: Lauren (QLD, Operations Manager) – The Blues A grandmother who is so obsessed with the colour blue that it has become her signature among friends.
Player 69: Antonia (NSW, Author) – Symbols Her first word was “book”, and she grew up to become a published author of two books.
Player 70: Steven Bradbury (NSW, Winter Olympian) – Winter Sports The Olympic gold medallist whose “last man standing” victory is a legendary part of Australian culture.
Player 71: Grace (VIC, Customer Service) – Brides A Singaporean-Tasmanian ex-kids TV presenter who hosted her own YouTube trivia show during lockdown.
Player 72: Ella Rossanis (NSW, Baker/Copywriter) – Bakery After winning The Great Australian Bake Off she moved from copywriting to running creative baking sessions.
Player 73: Joe (QLD, Customer Service Agent) – Red Carpet A content creator and red carpet interviewer with a secret talent for identifying ingredients in any food he tastes.
Player 74: Jax (NSW, Consultant) – Sheroes An Aboriginal mum and rugby coach who is passionate about historical trailblazers and Indigenous female athletes.
Player 75: Tommy Armour (QLD, Influencer) – Gold Coast A Love Island Australia star and larrikin known to millions as the egg-eating “Egg Man” on TikTok.
Player 76: Maureen (NSW, Retired Nurse) – Disco A 73-year-old retired theatre nurse who turned to stand-up comedy and claims nobody can beat her on the disco era.
Player 77: Tasch (WA, Marketing Manager) – Natural Sounds A marketer with a psychology degree who has been known to flip a Monopoly board out of competitiveness.
Player 78: Ross (QLD, Inventor) – Oz Inventions A silver fox whose most successful invention, the Rice Cube, is on display in a New York museum.
Player 79: Stav (QLD, Radio Host) – Rom Coms A Brisbane breakfast radio host and former video store employee who is a sponge for pop culture and niche facts.
Player 80: Jerome (NSW, Landscaper/Shearer) – Rhyming Slang A former shearer and FBoy Island larrikin who says he speaks Aussie better than he speaks English.
Player 81: Polly (NSW, Fitness Instructor) – Exercise Moves A pilates teacher with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science who is out to prove she knows every move there is.
Again with the AI images in press releases?
Why? That being said, I can’t tell what they have AI-ed, but I can see a Gemini watermark
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Background maybe?
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In case anyone wonder what is “Territory Freeze”, here’s the video
Season 2 premieres on Three in New Zealand on Sunday, April 26 at 7.30pm. It will be shown on Sunday and Monday nights.
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