Network 10 has revealed its 2027 content slate headlined by Australian Ninja Warrior, at its Upfronts held in Melbourne.
A new era, a brand-new course and a new generation of Ninjas, hosted by Robert Irwin, Georgie Tunny, and Beau Ryan, Australian Ninja Warrior will showcase competitors pushing themselves to their limits and attempting mind-blowing feats of athleticism. The show was last broadcasted by Nine in 2022, before Paramount acquired the rights for it.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Australian Ninja Warrior as host, and usher in a new age for this legendary show. I grew up as a fan of Ninja Warrior as it celebrates courage, determination and people who push their limits to discover what they’re truly capable of,” commented Irwin.
“This new era of Ninja will bring everything we love about the show to a whole new level. The competition is fierce, and I can’t wait to take viewers right into the heart of the action and share the experience with them.”
10 revealed its content slate in Melbourne this afternoon.
“We have a 2027 programming slate packed with big, bold, noisy shows,” said Tamara Simoneau, VP content, Network 10.
“Big Brother is watching, the Traitors are plotting, the Survivors are scheming and the MasterChef judges are ready to turn up the heat! Plus, 10 is rolling out the welcome mat for a whole new line-up of entertainment in 2027, with gravity-defying Ninjas, four-legged professionals, jaw-dropping dream homes, high-stakes auctions and true crime mysteries.
“And as the home of comedy, 10 will continue to bring the laughs all year long with much-loved hits like Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Cheap Seats, and Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening, as well as delivering a smorgasbord of sensational Sport, headlined by the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. We’re raring to go for 2027!”
Ninja Warrior is a a part of numerous new shows to come to the broadcaster in 2027.
Also new in 2027 is Junior MasterChef Australia, Aussie Auctions, Extraordinary Homes Australia and Dogs At Work.
Returning to 10 in 2027, the much-loved series will see Poh Ling Yeow joined by special guest Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as they help guide the next generation of young culinary talent.
“I had an incredible time with the whole team at MasterChef this past April, so when they approached me to come back and work with this young group of talent, it was an easy yes. I love cooking with my own kids, so seeing what these young stars create in the kitchen is going to be a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see what they cook up!” said Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Returning to 10 next year is Big Brother (now in Bris-Vegas), Australian Survivor: Rivals, MasterChef Australia, The Traitors Australia as well as The Traitors US, The Celebrity Traitors UK, The Traitors Canada, The Traitors India and The Traitors New Zealand.
Documentaries
With over 30 years of experience as a journalist, Denham Hitchcock and his team bring two documentary specials to the broadcaster: The Falconio Witness and The Hunt for Hamish.
Twenty-five years after Peter Falconio’s murder in the outback, Denham puts one of Australia’s most notorious crimes under the microscope. In The Falconio Witness we hear conflicting evidence from the original investigators who have remained quiet for 25 years and for the first time ever, hear the chilling account of a witness at the scene who says he watched it all unfold.
In The Hunt for Hamish, Denham investigates serial conman Hamish McLaren. After serving nine years in prison, Hamish is back out in the real world, and on the dating apps. But is he up to his old tricks once again?
Sport
The year ahead is headlined by the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, as the Matildas head to Brazil to capture the nation’s hearts again.
As the home of Australian football, 10 and Paramount+ will continue to bring fans all the action from the A-League Men and Ninja A-League, alongside the Socceroos and Matildas.
The MotoGP Grand Prix of Australia races the streets of Adelaide for the first time, and the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix returns to Albert Park with Australia’s first-ever Sprint Race.
“What a massive year of sport we’ve got ahead! The FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 is going to be an absolute blockbuster – especially with it hitting South American soil for the first time. Between the incredible colour, the iconic backdrops and the world’s best players, the atmosphere is going to be unmatched. We’re all ready to get right behind the CommBank Matildas,” said 10 Sport presenter Tara Rushton.
“Throw in another huge A-Leagues season, our high-flying CommBank Socceroos, Formula 1 and MotoGP’s historic new street circuit in Adelaide, 2027 is going to be unforgettable.”
Comedy
Have You Been Paying Attention? Tom Gleisner, Ed Kavalee and Gold Logie winner Sam Pang are back to quiz the week that was.
The Cheap Seats: Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald prove the view is always best from the cheap seats.
Sam Pang Tonight: The Gold Logie winner has recently returned for season three, with more celebrity interviews, sketches and the Wheel Of Segments.
Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening: Shaun and his son Gabe host the cross-generational game show where well-known Aussies team up with a parent or child.
Taskmaster Australia: In season six, Charlie Pickering, Frankie McNair, Shane Jacobson, Tom Walker and Urzila Carlson take on Tom Gleeson and ‘Lesser Tom’ Cashman.
Gogglebox Australia: The couch critics return for a milestone 25th season.
The Graham Norton Show And Wheel Of Fortune Australia Double the Graham: A-list chat on the big red chair, plus a spin for a $50,000 jackpot.
Deal Or No Deal: Grant Denyer is back with the briefcases, the Banker and massive cash prizes.
Millionaire Hot Seat: Rebecca Gibney returns with life-changing money up for grabs.
Plus, Sydney Harbour Cops continues its first season, Selling Houses Australia and Love It Or List It Australia return, and new series The Animal Sanctuary follows Tasmania’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on a mission to give Australia’s most vulnerable animals a second chance.
