Later this 12 months, visitor stars will as soon as once more stroll by means of the well-known blue door on TV comedy Thank God You are Right here.
The present, which aired for 3 seasons on the Ten Community from 2006 and had a fourth season in 2009, will make a comeback this 12 months, TV Tonight has confirmed – however there will probably be a twist in 2023.
The announcement comes after Ten reportedly teased the reboot of the improvised comedy hit on the weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. It was confirmed on Monday by Daniel Monaghan, the senior vice-president content material and programming at Paramount ANZ, Ten’s father or mother firm.
“Thank God You are Right here holds a particular place in our hearts at Community Ten. It was one of the crucial talked about reveals on Australian tv and was accountable for launching and celebrating a wealth of clever, vigorous and hilarious Australian expertise,” Mr Monaghan stated.
“The present’s fast-paced and quick-witted format resonates, captivates and engages viewers. We’re so excited for the present’s return to our screens and we won’t wait to see what we’re about to stroll into subsequent! To place it bluntly… thank God it is again!”
The primary incarnation of the hit present was hosted by a comic Shane Bourne. With its revival, another person will open the door for a brand new class of stars – Australian comic, author, presenter and actor, Celia Pacquola will host the 2023 reboot.
Pacquola stated she was “so excited” to take the reins, as she could be within the “greatest place” to observe the motion.
“I can not wait to ship comedians by means of the massive blue door and never need to undergo it myself.”
What’s Thank God You are Right here?
For many who want a refresher, the premise of Thank God You are Right here it is easy.
It entails a string of comedians entering into costume and strolling by means of a blue door. On the opposite aspect, they’re confronted with a state of affairs that they know nothing about.
“Thank God you are right here,” somebody will say to the comic, who will then need to go together with no matter is occurring, drawing on their improv expertise.
Often the greeting will probably be modified, relying on the scene.
“Thank God a brand new technology is right here!” stated Michael Hirsh of Working Canine, the manufacturing firm behind the present.
“We beloved making Thank God You are Right here … and really feel the time is correct for a brand new bunch of comedians to undergo the blue door. We won’t wait to see this new crop of humorous folks bull—t their approach out of sticky conditions.”
The ensemble forged behind the door should strive their greatest to problem the comic, all whereas preserving a straight face.
Contestants do one state of affairs on their very own, earlier than reuniting with the opposite contestants for a bunch scene. Then, a winner is topped.
Ten is but to supply a screening date for the rebooted present.
