THE 1% CLUB: Fox Renews the Series and Adds Joel McHale as Host

Fox has renewed THE 1% CLUB for a second season. Additionally, Joel McHale will serve as host. (Patton Oswalt hosted season 1.)

“Joel’s outstanding comedic timing and hosting charm already make him a standout talent here at FOX, and now — building on THE 1% CLUB’s strong first year on the network — we’re bringing his unrivaled energy, irreverence and charisma to Season Two,” said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network, in a statement. “We look forward to expanding on our successful relationship with Joel and continuing our partnership with the incredible production teams at BBC Studios and Magnum.”

“I am 1,000,000% excited to be partnering with FOX to host THE 1% CLUB,” said Joel McHale. “I absolutely love the show and love the game play to the 10𝑥 and guarantee my hair, make up, and wardrobe will look great at least 68% of the time.”

“99% of us are unfortunately not as funny as Joel McHale, which makes him the perfect host for The 1% Club. His unmatched approach to comedy is innately unpredictable and will take audiences on a thrill-ride as they watch him in action with our contestants, striving to put their wits to the test,” added Ryan O’Dowd, President of Unscripted, BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions. “THE 1% CLUB has proven to be a massive global hit, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Rob Wade, Michael Thorn and the talented and passionate team at FOX who believe in this show and in our shared vision for this new season.”

The series “is a unique, compelling and funny entertainment show that tests the nation’s intelligence, based on a scientific survey. It’s a chance to test how your brain works through a series of questions that all have a right answer but can also lead to a series of entertaining wrong answers along the way. Whether you’re a contestant vying for the cash prize or a viewer playing with your friends and family, answer enough questions correctly, and you could earn yourself a place in the 1% Club: an elite group of people who can honestly say they’ve outwitted 99% of the population.” The show, which was shared between Prime Video and Fox in season 1, will be a Fox exclusive in the 2025-2026 season.

Wes Kauble serves as the showrunner.

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