Ever since it was revealed that long-running show would be getting a revamp, the question on everybody’s lips has been: who will be the host?
The popular series, formerly fronted by Eddie McGuire, originally aired on Nine before getting the axe in 2024 after 25,000 episodes.
Now, under the Channel 10 helm, the series is said to be eyeing up a woman for the hosting gig.
A report in the Herald Sun said network rumours have been ‘bubbling for months’ and plans are well underway to snare a female for the prized role.
According to Woman’s Day, that female may just be Amanda Keller.
Best known for her time hosting Aussie lifestyle program The Living Room, Amanda’s name is said to be making the rounds for the much-coveted role, according to a well-placed TV source.
Best known for her time hosting Aussie lifestyle program The Living Room, Amanda Keller’s name is said to be making the rounds for the much-coveted role, according to a well-placed TV source
‘Tracy Grimshaw (pictured) relished her chance to get away from current affairs as co-host of Do You Want To Live Forever? and she’s calm under pressure,’ the insider told the publication
New Idea also had a hot tip on who could seize the coveted TV gig, saying that Carrie Bickmore (pictured) was a big contender
The opportunity couldn’t come at a better time for the 63-year-old, after her Gold FM breakfast gig alongside Brendan ‘Jonesy’ Jones was moved to the drive time slot, thus freeing up her work calendar.
However, she’s not the only one being eyed up for the role.
New Idea claims that Tracy Grimshaw, 65, and Carrie Bickmore, 44, are also big contenders.
‘Tracy relished her chance to get away from current affairs as co-host of Do You Want To Live Forever? and she’s calm under pressure,’ the insider told the publication.
‘But if [Ten] looks closer to home, they may go with Carrie [Bickmore],’ they added.
Leigh Sales, 52, and Sandra Sully, 60, have also both been mentioned.
‘Someone who could be looking to spread their wings is Leigh [Sales],’ the source said, adding that her ‘steely gaze’ would be perfect for the game show format.
The insider added that Sandra was a familiar face to Network 10 viewers, and that while she may seem like a ‘serious’ choice, she’s known to have a ‘fun side’.
According to the publication, they’re not the only ones who have a fair chance, with Leigh Sales (right) and Sandra Sully (left) also mentioned
The long-running Eddie McGuire-hosted quiz show Millionaire Hot Set is headed for a reboot at Channel 10
At the beginning of August, producers of the quiz show reboot announced a casting call with entries closing on 15 September.
Curio Pictures – the makers of Shark Tank and the streaming drama The Artful Dodger – announced to hopefuls that the show will begin filming next month in Melbourne.
‘Come and show off your smarts for the chance to win big,’ the call for entries announced on the producer’s website.
‘We’re casting energetic, confident trivia lovers from all walks of life…Your trivia obsession could be your ticket to serious cash – if you’ve got what it takes!’
Channel Ten has not confirmed when the quiz reboot will air.
