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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Mention “The Mole” to virtually anyone who works in reality TV, and their eyes light up. For a show that hasn’t been seen on U.S. television since 2008 — and only aired five editions in total — “The Mole” has nonetheless achieved a near-mythical status in the annals of unscripted TV history. ““I grew up watching them all on television, and it was one of my all-time favorite reality shows,” says Eureka Prods. CEO Chris Culvenor. “It’s probably one of the most beloved formats that is out there, not just in this country, but worldwide. It combines a sense of adventure, with a sort of ‘Ocean’s 11’/’Mission Impossible’-style caper. People love a mystery. I think that is what was the appeal of the original.”

Fox has set an early 2024 premiere date for its new game show The Floor, hosted and produced by Rob Lowe. The Floor, from Big Brother and The Voice creator John de Mol, will launch Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 9 PM on Fox.

EXCLUSIVE: Eureka Productions, the production company behind series such as ABC’s The Parent Test and Fox’s Farmer Wants A Wife, has promoted David Tibballs.

EXCLUSIVE: Rob Lowe is doubling down on his Fox projects.

EXCLUSIVE: Eureka Productions, the company behind ABC’s Holey Moley and Netflix’s The Mole, and John De Mol’s Talpa recently landed a U.S. version of Dutch format The Floor with Fox.

EXCLUSIVE: There’s a change at the top of Eureka Productions, the company behind unscripted series such as Fox’s Farmer Wants A Wife and Netflix’s The Mole.

EXCLUSIVE: Fox is to adapt Dutch physical quiz show The Floor.

This story about “The Mole” first appeared in the Limited Series/Movies issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.There’s a moment in Episode 2 of Netflix’s “The Mole,” titled “Take No Prisoners,” where cable news host Alex Wagner comes into her own as a reality series emcee. Locking her cast of competitors in two separate sectors of a warehouse, she sets the stage for a game that pits the two groups against each other.

Fox is looking for more farmer wives.

Fox has set the 12 fearless celebrities who soon will be packing their bags and preparing for launch to the red planet (sort of) on Stars On Mars, the network’s latest unscripted competition series.

Sophia Scorziello editor You’ve heard of elf on the shelf, but are you ready for “Stars on Mars?” This summer, Lance Armstrong, Marshawn Lynch, Ronda Rousey and Tinashe are among the 12 celebrities packing their bags for Fox’s “Stars on Mars,” an unscripted series originally ordered in April that takes put real world stars in competition to conquer the planet (via simulation of course) as they receive orders from mission control William Shatner, legendary “Star Trek” actor. The rest of the crewmates include comedian Natasha Leggero, comedic actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, television personality Tom Schwartz, professional football player Richard Sherman, actor Porsha Williams Guobadia, artist Tallulah Willis and actor Ariel Winter. Together, they will leave the real world behind as they strategize their survival while sharing a simulated space station on the red planet.

Fox is sending celebrities to “Mars” for its latest competition series.

Netflix‘s reboot of the reality competition series The Mole is getting another season.

Reality dating series Farmer Wants A Wife is set to premiere on Wednesday, March 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

EXCLUSIVE: The Real Love Boat has a new dock.

ABC is comparing parenting styles in its upcoming unscripted series The Parent Test.

CBS is preparing to set sail with The Real Love Boat by sharing the cold open of its new dating show aboard a Princess Cruises ship.

reboot of the high-stakes competition series “The Mole,” which will premiere on the streamer Oct. 7. “The Mole” is billed as a “reimagined version” of the cult ABC original and based on the Belgian format “De Mol,” created by Bart De Pauw, Michel Vanhove, Michiel Devlieger, and Tom Lenaerts and distributed by Primitives.

A busy Alex Wagner, host of MSNBC’s Alex Wagner Tonight, is expanding her resume with another TV gig. Wagner has been named host of Netflix’s The Mole reboot. Netflix’s new version of the classic competition series is set to premiere October 7 on the streaming network. The Mole, based on Belgian format De Mol,  last aired on ABC from 2001-08 with Anderson Cooper as one of the initial hosts.

Fox is breeding another reality series reboot.

Netflix is rebooting “The Mole,” a high-stakes competition series that will debut on the streamer this fall, TheWrap has confirmed.In the new and reimagined version, 12 players must work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Unbeknownst to them, one of their teammates has been designated as “the Mole” and tasked with sabotaging the group’s money-making efforts.

Netflix is bringing back classic competition series The Mole.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA rebooted version of the reality series “The Mole” has been ordered at Netflix, Variety has learned.The new version of the former ABC series is expected to bow on Netflix this fall. Like the original American version, the Netflix version is based on the Belgian format “De Mol” created by Bart De Pauw, Michel Vanhove, Michiel Devlieger, and Tom Lenaerts and distributed by Primitives.The streamer has given the new show a 10-episode order.

Rebecca Romijn (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”) and Jerry O’Connell (“The Talk”) will co-host CBS’ upcoming reality series “The Real Love Boat,” the network announced Tuesday.Inspired by the ’70s scripted series “The Love Boat,” “The Real Love Boat” is a dating show that sees contestants mingling on a luxury cruise ship, sailing through the Mediterranean. The show will feature destination dates and challenges between the couples that form, with one couple winning a cash prize and a free trip from Princess Cruises.“The Real Love Boat” is set to premiere Oct. 5 at 9 p.m.

EXCLUSIVE: Eureka Productions, the company behind series including ABC’s Holey Moley and CBS’ upcoming The Real Love Boat, has bolstered its executive ranks with the hire of former Endemol Shine unscripted chief Eden Gaha.

Sasha Urban editorIt’s not easy putting on the green. The Muppets have been added to this season of ABC’s reality competition “Holey Moley,” the network announced Tuesday. It’s part of the Alphabet net’s Spring unscripted series lineup, with three shows set to premiere May 3.Season 4 of “Holey Moley,” the mini-golf competition show executive produced by Steph Curry, will air at 8 p.m.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLeading production conglomerate Fremantle announced a new structure in Australia that will bring the development and production of all its entertainment, reality, and game show formats under the control of unscripted producer, Eureka Productions. Eureka is led by co-CEOs Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin.

Eight celebrities will attempt to recreate the legendary lift and other moves from 1987’s “Dirty Dancing” in Fox’s new celebrity dance competition, “The Real Dirty Dancing” and be crowned “Baby” and “Johnny,” after the iconic characters played by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. On Wednesday, Fox revealed when the show will premiere.Stephen “tWitch” Boss, an All-Star and judge on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” will host the special event series, which will air on Tuesdays in February.

Celebrities are reliving the classic dance moments in Dirty Dancing with the hope to become the next Baby and Johnny in a new competition series for Fox.

Amazon has renewed reality series Luxe Listings Sydney for a second season after the streamer said that the reality series became its biggest Australian original to date.