It seems Amanda Keller could have a new job! The Australian game show landscape is about to get even more competitive with news Millionaire Hot Seat is returning to our screens after a nearly two-year hiatus!
Ten is said to be behind the reboot of the beloved game show, which was hosted by Eddie McGuire for its entire 15-year run on Nine, and word is they’re eager to bring the format forward with a fresh design and a brand new host.
A WIN FOR WOMEN
“It’s 100 per cent going to be a female host,” a well-placed TV insider spills to Woman’s Day, adding that the name currently being thrown around is none other than Amanda!
The role would come at a good time for Amanda, 63, after her long-time Gold FM breakfast show alongside Brendan “Jonesy” Jones was sensationally switched to the drivetime slot to make way for a new brekkie show with Christian O’Connell, and in turn, opened up her schedule for more TV.
We also hear that Amanda’s name has long been associated with a TV reboot, with Ten telling her the role would be “part of her deal for leaving The Living Room” when it was axed – officially “rested” – in 2022.
While Amanda certainly has the chops to take over from TV stalwart Eddie, she may have a few hot contenders on her heels, with TV Tonight reporting that Rebecca Gibney and Carrie Bickmore also have their names in the ring for the plum gig.
UPFRONT NEWS
Filming of the series is set to commence in Melbourne in September, and while Ten is yet to confirm the details, a spokesperson provided a titillating update, saying, “We look forward to making the 2026 content announcements at our Upfront presentation in the next few months.”
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