CBS has picked up a new competition series from “Survivor” executive producer Mark Burnett, and this one focuses specifically on obstacle courses.
“TKO” (a working title) is a 10-episode show produced by MGM Television, set for a summer 2018 premiere, Sharon Vuong, the network’s senior vice president for alternative programming, announced Tuesday.
According to the logline, the series features one player racing through daunting obstacles while the other contestants are manning battle stations along the course, firing over-the-top projectiles in an attempt to knock them off and slow them down. It’s a physical and funny “us versus them” scenario, with the top two players advancing to the final showdown to face off for a cash prize.
“Mark Burnett is a master at creating exciting competitions that make for entertaining television,” said Vuong. “We are thrilled to partner with him and his team on this wild and fun summer series.”
“TKO is unlike any other competition show on television. It’s an obstacle course meets dodgeball. It will create amazing viral moments,” Burnett added. “I’ve got a great history with CBS, and I’m excited to be premiering this summer.”
The series hails from MGM Television will be distributed internationally by MGM. Burnett, MGM Television Group and digital president, and Barry Poznick, president of unscripted television, MGM, will executive produce. “TKO” is an original format created by Steve Hughes and Sean Kelly of Shaggy Entertainment, Inc.
'Survivor' Season 35: Meet the Cast of 'Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers' (Photos)
Here are all the players competing for "Survivor" Season 35, including one choice quote from their cast bios and which of the three tribes they represent -- Heroes, Healers and Hustlers.
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Ryan Ulrich, 23 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers) Occupation: Bellhop Best quote: "I have wanted to play this game since I was six years old. It's much more than a game to me, it's a passion, I obsess over it."
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Simone Nguyen, 25 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers) Occupation: Diversity Advocate Best quote: "[My hobbies are] volunteering, yoga, and complaining."
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Cole Medders, 24 (Soko Tribe, Healers) Occupation: Wilderness Therapy Guide Best quote: "No one will come close to being as well rounded as I am."
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John "JP" Hilsabeck, 28 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: Firefighter Best quote: "I feel that with my athletic ability and personality, I will be the final 'Survivor!'"
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Patrick Bolton, 24 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers) Occupation: Small Business Owner Best quote: " I can take on the outdoor elements, I can fish, I can build a shelter, and probably start a fire."
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Devon Pinto, 23 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers) Occupation: Surf Instructor Best quote: "I'm just another lovable guy!"
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Katrina Radke, 46 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: Olympian Best quote: "There are two powers: love and fear. I like to focus on the power of love."
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Mike Zahalsky, 43 (Soko Tribe, Healers) Occupation: Urologist Best quote: "People will be hugging me as I vote them off."
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Ashley Nolan, 26 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: Lifeguard Best quote: "My dad and I have wanted me to be on 'Survivor' since Season 1 -- and I finally decided that I should stop messing around and go out and win a million bucks."
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Lauren Rimmer, 35 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers) Occupation: Fisherwoman Best quote: "I always try to do things differently than other people."
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Chrissy Hofbeck, 46 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: Actuary Best quote: "I hate being cold."
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Roark Luskin, 27 (Soko Tribe, Healers) Occupation: Social Worker Best quote: "If Sophie Clarke and Courtney Yates found a way to have a child I would be the result."
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Joe Mena, 34 (Soko Tribe, Healers) Occupation: Probation Officer Best quote: "It would take me 10 plus years to earn a million dollars at my current work rate. Why not speed up the process and make a million in six weeks? It’s a no brainer."
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Desiree "Desi" Williams, 27 (Soko Tribe, Healers) Occupation: Physical Therapist Best quote: "Charm, wit, beauty, mental fortitude, physical strength -- all of these traits and more will ensure I'm the Sole Survivor."
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Alexandrea "Ali" Elliott, 24 (Yawa Tribe, Hustlers) Occupation: Celebrity Assistant Best quote: "My time is now!"
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Alan Ball, 31 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: NFL Player (free agent) Best quote: "I can't stand liars or people who feel entitled."
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Jessica Johnston, 29 (Soko Tribe, Healers) Occupation: Nurse Practitioner Best quote: "I could win Miss Congeniality of 'Survivor' if there was such an award!"
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Ben Driebergen, 34 (Levu Tribe, Heroes) Occupation: Marine Best quote: "I'm a little conniving and manipulative like Russell [Hantz], have the determination and confidence of Boston Rob, and the athletic ability of Joe [Anglim]."
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Here are all the players competing for "Survivor" Season 35, including one choice quote from their cast bios and which of the three tribes they represent -- Heroes, Healers and Hustlers.