“The Quiz With Balls,” the high-stakes game show hosted by “Saturday Night Live” alum Jay Pharoah, has been renewed for Season 2 at Fox.
Each episode of the series pits two families against each other, answering multiple-choice trivia questions and competing for $100,000. The contestants stand over a pool of water with giant balls looming above them. If they choose the correct answer, the ball rolls down and stops just before hitting them. If they screw up, the ball pummels down the ramp and whacks them into the water. As each team loses members, the questions get harder, until one “dry” family member remains and plays for the $100,000 grand prize.
“During its first season, ‘The Quiz With Balls’ really broke through, thanks to a mix of engaging playability, comedic physical stakes, and our terrific host Jay Pharoah, who artfully invites viewers into the fun,” said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network. “Not to mention, our long-time production partners at Talpa and Eureka have a few new tricks up their sleeves for Season w, which made renewing this popular game show a must.”
“The Quiz With Balls” debuted on Fox in May 2024. The series is produced by Eureka Productions and Talpa Studios. John de Mol, Maarten Meijs, Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and Judy Smart serve as executive producers. Anthony Carbone serves as showrunner and executive producer.
“We’re incredibly proud that ‘The Quiz With Balls’ is returning for a second season with FOX,” said de Mol, owner of Talpa Studios. “The show’s success in the Netherlands has been tremendous, and we were excited to see how well it worked in the U.S. over the summer. This time around, we’re picking up the pace and adding more play-along moments, giving viewers an even more engaging and exciting experience.”
Culvenor, executive producer for Eureka, added, “We are excited to re-team with FOX and Talpa for a new season of ‘The Quiz With Balls.’ The show’s large-scale, originality and high stakes have captivated the audience and with Jay Pharoah returning as our brilliant host, Season 2 is set to make another big splash.”
