The Quiz with Balls will continue making a splash as Fox announced it has renewed the game show for a second season.
Hosted by actor and comedian Jay Pharoah, the game show pits brains against balls as two families compete for $100,000 in each episode.
“During its first season, The Quiz with Balls really broke through, thanks to a mix of engaging playability, comedic physical stakes, and our terrific host Jay Pharoah, who artfully invites viewers into the fun,” said Fox Television Network President Michael Torn. “Not to mention, our long-time production partners at Talpa and Eureka have a few new tricks up their sleeves for Season Two, which made renewing this popular game show a must.”
The Quiz with Balls made its splashy debut in May 2024, featuring two families standing on a high platform over a pool. The team must work together to face a multiple-choice quiz where each answer is allocated to a spot with a giant ball positioned up behind it.
If the correct answer is chosen, the ball rolls down and stops just before colliding with the player… if the answer is wrong, the massive ball rapidly descends and mercilessly whacks them into the pool below.
The more players each team loses, the harder the questions get. The longer they last, the more money they bank until one “dry” family member plays the final round for the $100,000 grand prize.
“We’re incredibly proud that The Quiz with Balls is returning for a second season with Fox,” said John de Mol, owner of Talpa Studios. “The show’s success in the Netherlands has been tremendous, and we were excited to see how well it worked in the U.S. over the summer. This time around, we’re picking up the pace and adding more play-along moments, giving viewers an even more engaging and exciting experience.”
Chris Culvenor, Executive Producer for Eureka added, “We are excited to re-team with FOX and Talpa for a new season of The Quiz with Balls. The show’s large-scale, originality and high stakes have captivated the audience and with Jay Pharoah returning as our brilliant host, Season Two is set to make another big splash.”
The game show is produced by Eureka Productions and Talpa Studios. John de Mol, Maarten Meijs, Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and Judy Smart serve as executive producers. Anthony Carbone serves as showrunner and executive producer.
