Channel 10 has teased the cast for the upcoming season of grueling new game show The Challenge.
Some have taken to social media to express their disappointment after the cast were dubbed ‘Australia’s most talked about celebrities’ despite hardly anyone recognizing the stars of the Z-list reality show.
“Australia’s Most Popular Celebrities? Who makes up 95% of these people,” one tweeted.
Channel 10 has teased the cast for the upcoming season of grueling new game show The Challenge
“Some of these ‘celebrities’ have less followers than my old account,” added another, before tweeting: “Reported to ACCC for false advertising.”
One joked: “I’m incredibly proud to say I can’t name a single person there.”
On Monday, Channel 10 announced the full list of reality stars who will be competing alongside athletes on The Challenge.
Some have taken to social media to express their disappointment after the cast were dubbed ‘Australia’s most talked about celebrities’ despite hardly anyone recognizing the stars of the Z-list reality show
“Some of these ‘celebrities’ have less followers than my old account,” added another
The same user added: “Reported to ACCC for false advertising”
Konrad Bien-Steven and Megan Marks have been confirmed for the series after their whirlwind romance followed it secret breakup with Abby Chatfield.
A bachelorBrooke Blairton has signed on, as well as the MAFS bride Cyril PaulDavid Subrytsky from I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! and Olympic swimmer Emily Seebom.
Australia’s Got Talent winner Jack Widgen will join The Bachelor franchise alumni Ciaran Stott, Brittany Hockley, Jessica Brody and Kiki Morris in the battle for the $100,000 cash prize.
On Monday, Channel 10 announced the full list of reality stars who will compete alongside athletes on The Challenge
Konrad Bien-Steven (left) and Meghan Marks (right) have been confirmed for the series following their whirlwind romance following his secret split from Abby Chatfield
From Survivor are Jonny Isto and Brooke Jowett, while Conor Curran presents MasterChef Australia.
Sydney actress Susan Mutesi has also been cast despite having no connection to the reality show.
Sources on set have told Daily Mail Australia that Connor will be ruffling feathers in the series as a “villain”.
The Bachelorette’s Brooke Blurton (pictured) has signed on, along with MAFS fiance Cyril Paul, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’s David Soubrycki! and Olympian Emily Seebohm
Singer Jack Widgen (left) and Bachelor alum Ciaran Stott (right) also appear on the show
Contestants will compete “in a game of secrets, spies and lies” while away from friends and family during the series, which was filmed in Buenos Aires.
In addition to cash prizes, the two winners will represent Australia internationally at The Challenge: Global Championship.
Jessica Power quit the show at the eleventh hour after producers told her her agreed fee would be cut due to budget cuts.
Actress Susan Mutesi (pictured) has also been cast despite having no connection to the reality show
“Jessica was packed and ready to go, but 10 people called a last-minute meeting where she was told her salary would be cut in half,” an insider told Daily Mail Australia.
According to a well-placed source, Jessica had to pocket twice as much as her co-stars, who were each earning around $3,000 a week.
It follows revelations that Jessica Power quit the show at the eleventh hour after producers told her her agreed fee would be cut due to budget cuts
Source: | dailymail.co.uk
