ABC is launching a local version of the popular UK Richard Osman quiz show, House of Games, hosted by comedian Claire Hooper. Claire Hooper’s House of Games premieres Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
Here’s the Lowdown: The show features four celebrities competing each week in a series of quirky, trivia-based challenges. Expect puzzles, riddles, and brain-teasers designed to test their mental agility and spark some friendly (and not-so-friendly) rivalry. Hooper, known for her quick wit, will be overseeing the comedic chaos.
What This Means Now: Australian audiences get a local take on a beloved format. Each night, a different mix of games is presented, followed by a daily winner who gets to choose from a selection of amusingly “kitsch” prizes, such as a salad spinner or a fondue set. The weekly winner receives the coveted House of Games trophy.
The Bigger Picture: The show’s line up of celebrities includes a diverse group, from Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm and TV personality Jamie Durie to ABC presenter favourites Costa Georgiadis and Zan Rowe. This suggests a broad appeal, blending pop culture, sports, and intellectual challenges. It provides a light-hearted, entertaining alternative in the pre-news time-slot. The series is produced by Endemol Shine Australia, using the format created by Remarkable Entertainment and represented by Banijay Entertainment globally.
