Game Of Bros
Game Of Bros is a New Zealand reality television / game show that aired on Māori Television and which premiered on 17 March 2016. In a format compared to The Bachelor New Zealand, several Pacific Island men compete for the attention of two women comedians[1], Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick[2].
| Game Of Bros | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Game show reality television |
| Written by | Olly Coddington |
| Directed by | Mario Gaoa |
| Presented by |
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| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Lisa Taquma |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production company(s) | Tikilounge Productions |
| Distributor | New Zealand Government Te Mangai Paoho |
| Release | |
| Original network | Māori Television |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Original release | 17 March 2016 |
| External links | |
| Maori Television: Game of Bros | |
Cast
Season 1
Hosts: Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick.
Contestants:
- Louis Ova
- Joe Mc'Cormack
- Jordan Cruickshank
- Paul J Ah Kuoi
- Zephaniah Sao-Mafiti
- Thierry Martel
- Michael Koloi
- Elia Antonio
- Yanique Michaels
- Ramon Betham
- James Russell
- Selwyn Te Pania
Season 2
Hosts: Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick.
Game master: Wairangi Koopu
Contestants:
- Josh Tupou
- Roranin Arakua
- Jasom Sawyer
- Carlos Ulberg
- Joash Fahitua
- Oscar Kettle
- Ammon Johnson
- Rakena Takarei
- Phoenix Puleanga
- Jesse Elliot
Season 3
The third season included both male and female celebrity contestants, vying to win $10,000 for a charity of their choice.
Host/game master: Wairangi Koopu
Contestants:
- Miriama Smith, actress
- Jimi Jackson, comedian
- Kihi Ririnui, TV presenter
- Carlos Ulberg, pro fighter (who also competed in season 2)
- Makere Gibbons, tennis pro
- Tumehe Rongonui, TV presenter
- Gloria Blake, model
- Shimpal Lelisi, actor
- Dave Letele, boxer
- Kai Kara-France, MMA fighter
Production
The show was announced on 2016.
The show premiered on 17 March 2016.
In 2016 the show was renewed for a second season.
The second season premiered on 22 March 2017.[3]
Season 3 premiered on May 3, 2018[4]
References
- Taipua, Dan (17 March 2016). "Will Māori Television's Game of Bros be the perfect antidote to The Bachelor NZ?". The Spinoff.
- "Island warrior 'eye candy' on Game Of Bros". Stuff. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- Chapman, Madeleine (23 March 2017). "Game of Bros: the oiliest reality show on television is back". The Spinoff.
- "On Demand". Māori Television. Retrieved 1 August 2020.