TopKnotz

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TopKnotz is the exciting new program coming to Channel 9 that dives into the world of water and marine leisure like never before. Hosted by Tom Williams, Rob Palmer, Grant Denyer, Miguel Maestre and Felicity Palmateer, TopKnotz is part fun, part chat, part adventure, part human interest and all splash-filled adventure that transports viewers to amazing locations across the globe.

From wild water sports to serene coastal escapes, the crew get up to all sorts of action and antics in this aquatic adventure.

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[JohnsonTV]

Will this be the first time Grant Denyer appears on a show produced for Nine?

[Jasondockers]

Does the TV Logies count?

[JYel]

@JohnsonTV

Will this be the first time Grant Denyer appears on a show produced for Nine?

Is GD not part of the Channel 10 stable anymore?

[Nathan_Kiamco]

He is. He’s still part of Family Feud

[David]

Or Deal or No Deal.

[Nathan_Kiamco]

Oh sorry

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Premieres Thursday 27 November 8:30 PM

In our first episode our five hosts head to Fiji for an epic dive adventure. Rob & Tom catch up with Judy Johnson, a kiwi ocean swimmer, who became a global internet sensation after swimming with a family of Orcas. Grant, Flick & Rob review the Awake Jetboard. And finally, it’s off to NZ where the team take on Hydro Attack, a submersible shark.

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@JYel

Is GD not part of the Channel 10 stable anymore?

I imagine this is independently produced and has been shopped around

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ADVENTURE, CHAOS AND CAMARADERIE UNLEASHED IN A WILD NEW RIDE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, AT 8.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

Buckle up for a rip-roaring new adventure ride when TopKnotz premieres on Thursday, November 27, at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

TopKnotz is an adrenaline-fuelled power trip across the waters of the South Pacific hosted by an all-star lineup including: Gold Logie winner Grant Denyer, culinary expert Miguel Maestre, professional surfer Felicity Palmateer, veteran stuntman Rob Palmer, and seasoned presenter Tom Williams.

This new series follows the five fearless hosts as they dive headfirst into the world of marine leisure, tackle extreme challenges and wild stunts, and encounter hilarious mishaps along the way.

Expect uncontrolled chaos and genuine, laugh-out-loud comedy in seven countries as the team face raging rapids in New Zealand, compete in oceangoing Formula One – a Sailing GP race – and attempt record-breaking feats that push both skill and sanity to the limit.

In between the madness and mayhem, the guys also explore the world’s most luxurious waterscapes, and experience everything from the wonder of superyachts to five-star feasts in amazing locations, courtesy of superchef Miguel Maestre.

Much more than a waterborne adventure series, TopKnotz is a unique test of courage, friendship, and humour under pressure. Viewers will see genuine moments of vulnerability as the hosts confront their darkest fears, endure embarrassing and sometimes painful failures, and produce loads of laughs along the way.

With a winning mix of heart, humour and havoc, TopKnotz is an intrepid new take on adventure television, reinforced by breathtaking locations, extreme activities, and chemistry worth bottling between the ever-engaging hosts.

Take a front-row seat to thrills and spills, jaw-dropping locations of natural beauty, and outbreaks of camaraderie that cause inspired lunacy when TopKnotz hits your screen.

TopKnotz is produced by RJ Media for the 9Network.

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SERIES SYNOPSIS

Join Gold Logie winner, television and radio presenter Grant Denyer, culinary legend Miguel Maestre, big-wave surfer Felicity Palmateer, veteran stuntman Rob Palmer, and seasoned presenter Tom Williams in the new series TopKnotz, premiering Thursday, November 27, at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

The series throws these five fearless friends into a global, full-throttle adventure across seven countries, diving deep into the world of marine leisure like never before. It’s high-stakes, high-speed and high-comedy, proving that when this crew hit the water, the results are always unforgettable.

In ten episodes, the hosts abandon all comfort and common sense, subjecting themselves to a relentless series of chaotic challenges. The action begins as three of them face a terrifying inaugural dive with 30 bull sharks, setting the tone for the white-knuckle ride to come.

Later, Grant Denyer puts everything on the line, chasing the deadly 515 km/h World Water Speed Record, while Rob Palmer attempts a comical but catastrophic world record on a donut tube at 160 clicks.

From tackling treacherous rapids on a giant inflatable unicorn in New Zealand to going toe to toe with the pros in the Formula One of the ocean, Sail GP, every moment is packed with adrenaline.

Amidst the chaos, the crew also find time to explore the ultimate in luxury, reviewing the superyacht Quantum and bringing five-star dining to the world’s most remote places with Miguel’s Sandpit kitchen.

The series is as much about confronting fear as it is about fun. Viewers will see Tom Williams in a panic attack during a high-speed ride, Rob Palmer endures an embarrassing stand-up comedy routine in front of 700 people, and a harrowing breath-hold challenge forces Grant Denyer to face his phobia of drowning.

Combing breathtaking locations and extreme stunts with the hilarious, high-pressure dynamic of five adventurous mates, TopKnotz is much more than just an adventure show on the far-flung waters of the world.

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Episode 1

Thursday 27 November 8:30 PM

Shark Dive (Fiji)

After completing their PADI Open Water certification in Sydney, Miguel, Rob and Tom arrive in Fiji for their first open-water dive, expecting a gentle initiation. They don’t know Grant and Felicity have arranged a pulse-pounder: a dive with more than 30 bull sharks.

Orca Encounter with Judy Johnson

Rob and Tom sit down with Judy Johnson, a Kiwi ocean swimmer who became a global internet sensation. After a nudge from a giant orca, Judy bypassed the safety of the beach and chose to swim with the whale pod.

Awake Jetboard

Grant, Flick and Rob review the Awake Jetboard, a revolutionary electric surfboard powered by a jet engine. The day is full of thrills and spills until Rob takes a painful fall, resulting in an unfortunate injury to his crown jewels.

Hydro Attack (New Zealand)

The team travel to New Zealand to take on the Hydro Attack, a submersible shark that functions as a cross between a fighter jet and a torpedo. It skims across a lake at over 90 km/h, diving under the water before blasting into the air

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