Exclusive: Tough as Nails returns for its fifth season and this time, it’s coming from the Great White North.
For the first time, the CBS competition show traveled to Canada where it will feature 12 locals and Americans in a test of strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness. Some of the seasoned professionals include a carpenter, toolmaker, ironworker, electrician and firefighter — in other words, skilled workers who are pushed to their limits on real-world job sites.
There are also three vets participating this season. The show was filmed in the steel town of Hamilton, Ontario.
In the first individual challenge of the season, competitors will cut, grind and torch 500 pounds of scrap metal. The first two to finish the job earn the privilege of choosing their teammates for Dirty Hands and Savage Crew.
The fifth season launches July 2 with a two-hour premiere and will continue airing Fridays and Sundays on CBS.
For the first time, the CBS competition show traveled to Canada where it will feature 12 locals and Americans in a test of strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness. Some of the seasoned professionals include a carpenter, toolmaker, ironworker, electrician and firefighter — in other words, skilled workers who are pushed to their limits on real-world job sites.
There are also three vets participating this season. The show was filmed in the steel town of Hamilton, Ontario.
In the first individual challenge of the season, competitors will cut, grind and torch 500 pounds of scrap metal. The first two to finish the job earn the privilege of choosing their teammates for Dirty Hands and Savage Crew.
The fifth season launches July 2 with a two-hour premiere and will continue airing Fridays and Sundays on CBS.
- 6/30/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The ‘Tough as Nails’ season 5 competitors
CBS’s fifth season of Tough as Nails will feature two firefighters, a motorcycle builder, an ironworker, a tile setter, and a self-professed jack of all trades. The new season marks the first time competitors from the U.S. and Canada will be vying for cash prizes, with the competition taking place in Hamilton, Ontario.
Phil Keoghan and Louise Keoghan created the series, and Phil will return as host when season five kicks off on July 2, 2023. New episodes air on Fridays and Sundays at 8pm Et/Pt.
Tough as Nails Season 5 Contestants Name: Paul Hamilton
Job: Maintenance supervisor
Age: 56
Hometown: Airdrie, Alberta Name: Carolina Paredes
Job: Motorcycle builder
Age: 42
Hometown: Houston, Texas Name: Dustin Bradford
Job: Firefighter
Age: 34
Current Residence: Edmonton, Alberta Name: Marcus Jones
Job: CO2 technician
Age: 49
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Name: Jessica Hayes
Job: Remodeling contractor
Age: 35
Current Residence: Cedar Park,...
CBS’s fifth season of Tough as Nails will feature two firefighters, a motorcycle builder, an ironworker, a tile setter, and a self-professed jack of all trades. The new season marks the first time competitors from the U.S. and Canada will be vying for cash prizes, with the competition taking place in Hamilton, Ontario.
Phil Keoghan and Louise Keoghan created the series, and Phil will return as host when season five kicks off on July 2, 2023. New episodes air on Fridays and Sundays at 8pm Et/Pt.
Tough as Nails Season 5 Contestants Name: Paul Hamilton
Job: Maintenance supervisor
Age: 56
Hometown: Airdrie, Alberta Name: Carolina Paredes
Job: Motorcycle builder
Age: 42
Hometown: Houston, Texas Name: Dustin Bradford
Job: Firefighter
Age: 34
Current Residence: Edmonton, Alberta Name: Marcus Jones
Job: CO2 technician
Age: 49
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Name: Jessica Hayes
Job: Remodeling contractor
Age: 35
Current Residence: Cedar Park,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Tough As Nails” was shooting Season 4 back in November 2021 when Los Angeles experienced the most disruptive thunderstorm the city had experienced in at least a decade. It was the kind of freak weather occurrences that would shut down most on-location productions.
“It was a biblical storm,” executive producer and host Phil Keoghan says. “But I come from New Zealand, where you’re predominantly shooting in the rain — and every now and again you get a sunny day. In L.A., it’s the opposite. You’re always shooting in the sun. People were like, ‘are we shooting today?’ I’m like, this show is called ‘Tough As Nails.’ So yes, we are shooting today.”
Keoghan is eager to get “Tough As Nails,” which returns on January 4, back on the air after a long hiatus. (Scroll down to watch an exclusive look at the first five minutes of this season.) “To be honest,...
“It was a biblical storm,” executive producer and host Phil Keoghan says. “But I come from New Zealand, where you’re predominantly shooting in the rain — and every now and again you get a sunny day. In L.A., it’s the opposite. You’re always shooting in the sun. People were like, ‘are we shooting today?’ I’m like, this show is called ‘Tough As Nails.’ So yes, we are shooting today.”
Keoghan is eager to get “Tough As Nails,” which returns on January 4, back on the air after a long hiatus. (Scroll down to watch an exclusive look at the first five minutes of this season.) “To be honest,...
- 12/28/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has announced another string of renewals.
This time, the network announced pickups for new seasons of Survivor, The Amazing Race, Tough as Nails, and Secret Celebrity Renovation.
This season, Survivor is a top 25 broadcast, delivering 7.59 million viewers in the fall after a season-long, Covid-related hiatus.
The series is CBS' most-streamed reality series on Paramount+, with streaming viewership up +199% from its prior fall season.
The fall edition also amassed five billion social media impressions.
The award-winning series returns tonight with a two-hour season premiere, Wednesday, March 9.
The Amazing Race delivered 5.42 million viewers this past season.
The series’ streaming viewership is up +93% on Paramount+ from its prior season.
Tough as Nails averages 3.57 million viewers.
It is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Phil Keoghan, Louise Keoghan and Terry Castagnola serve as executive producers.
Secret American Renovation, meanwhile, averaged 2.72 million viewers.
This time, the network announced pickups for new seasons of Survivor, The Amazing Race, Tough as Nails, and Secret Celebrity Renovation.
This season, Survivor is a top 25 broadcast, delivering 7.59 million viewers in the fall after a season-long, Covid-related hiatus.
The series is CBS' most-streamed reality series on Paramount+, with streaming viewership up +199% from its prior fall season.
The fall edition also amassed five billion social media impressions.
The award-winning series returns tonight with a two-hour season premiere, Wednesday, March 9.
The Amazing Race delivered 5.42 million viewers this past season.
The series’ streaming viewership is up +93% on Paramount+ from its prior season.
Tough as Nails averages 3.57 million viewers.
It is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Phil Keoghan, Louise Keoghan and Terry Castagnola serve as executive producers.
Secret American Renovation, meanwhile, averaged 2.72 million viewers.
- 3/9/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
CBS has renewed four of its most popular unscripted series for the 2022-2023 broadcast season.
“Survivor,” “The Amazing Race,” “Tough As Nails” and “Secret Celebrity Renovation” will all return with new seasons next year, the network announced Wednesday.
The announcement was made hours before the premiere of the 42nd season of “Survivor,” which airs 8 p.m. Et. Originally broadcast in 2000, “Survivor” sees contestants stranded on an island where they must provide themselves with water, shelter and food, and compete against each other to be crowned the sole survivor.
Jeff Probst hosts and executive produces the series, along with Mark Burnett, Matt VanWagenen, Kahaia Pearson and Jesse Jensen. The show is produced by S.E.G. Holdco. The show has remained consistently popular in its over 20 years on air, scoring 7.59 million viewers during its last season after a Covid-related hiatus. The show is the most streamed reality series on Paramount+, and...
“Survivor,” “The Amazing Race,” “Tough As Nails” and “Secret Celebrity Renovation” will all return with new seasons next year, the network announced Wednesday.
The announcement was made hours before the premiere of the 42nd season of “Survivor,” which airs 8 p.m. Et. Originally broadcast in 2000, “Survivor” sees contestants stranded on an island where they must provide themselves with water, shelter and food, and compete against each other to be crowned the sole survivor.
Jeff Probst hosts and executive produces the series, along with Mark Burnett, Matt VanWagenen, Kahaia Pearson and Jesse Jensen. The show is produced by S.E.G. Holdco. The show has remained consistently popular in its over 20 years on air, scoring 7.59 million viewers during its last season after a Covid-related hiatus. The show is the most streamed reality series on Paramount+, and...
- 3/9/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has renewed a slew of unscripted series.
Survivor, The Amazing Race, Tough as Nails and Secret Celebrity Renovation are all coming back.
They join scripted renewals including Bob ♥ Abishola, CSI: Vegas, Ghosts, The Neighborhood and Young Sheldon.
Survivor has been picked up for its 43rd and 44th season, The Amazing Race returns for its 34rd season, Tough as Nails is back for Season 4 and Secret Celebrity Renovation has been renewed for its second season.
It comes as Survivor’s two-hour season premiere kicks off tonight – Wednesday, March 9. The show, which the network said is CBS’ most-streamed reality series on Paramount+, is hosted by Jeff Probst, who exec produces alongside Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst, Matt VanWagenen, Kahaia Pearson and Jesse Jensen. It is produced by S.E.G. Holdco.
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The Amazing Race is hosted by Phil Keoghan, who exec produces alongside Jerry Bruckheimer,...
Survivor, The Amazing Race, Tough as Nails and Secret Celebrity Renovation are all coming back.
They join scripted renewals including Bob ♥ Abishola, CSI: Vegas, Ghosts, The Neighborhood and Young Sheldon.
Survivor has been picked up for its 43rd and 44th season, The Amazing Race returns for its 34rd season, Tough as Nails is back for Season 4 and Secret Celebrity Renovation has been renewed for its second season.
It comes as Survivor’s two-hour season premiere kicks off tonight – Wednesday, March 9. The show, which the network said is CBS’ most-streamed reality series on Paramount+, is hosted by Jeff Probst, who exec produces alongside Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst, Matt VanWagenen, Kahaia Pearson and Jesse Jensen. It is produced by S.E.G. Holdco.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
The Amazing Race is hosted by Phil Keoghan, who exec produces alongside Jerry Bruckheimer,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
With Tough as Nails, Phil and Louise Keoghan hoped to honor working-class people whose contributions to American society too often go overlooked.
“Most of my family [is] working class,” said co-creator, executive producer and host Phil Keoghan, speaking during a panel at Deadline’s virtual Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted awards-season event. “So, when I would hear people make derogatory comments about tradespeople or working-class people, it always irked me. This show is really a way to honor hardworking people, who see the calluses on their hands as a badge of honor, and who keep the country running.”
Co-created and executive produced by Louise Keoghan, the CBS reality competition series features everyday Americans competing in challenges at job sites that test their strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness. Of course, the show’s focus feels timelier than ever given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on American workers.
While Season 2 of Tough as Nails was shot,...
“Most of my family [is] working class,” said co-creator, executive producer and host Phil Keoghan, speaking during a panel at Deadline’s virtual Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted awards-season event. “So, when I would hear people make derogatory comments about tradespeople or working-class people, it always irked me. This show is really a way to honor hardworking people, who see the calluses on their hands as a badge of honor, and who keep the country running.”
Co-created and executive produced by Louise Keoghan, the CBS reality competition series features everyday Americans competing in challenges at job sites that test their strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness. Of course, the show’s focus feels timelier than ever given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on American workers.
While Season 2 of Tough as Nails was shot,...
- 5/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS announced today that Tough As Nails, the reality competition series celebrating hardworking Americans who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, has been renewed for seasons three and four. The series is created by Emmy Award-winning producer Phil Keoghan and his producing partner Louise Keoghan, who are also executive […]
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- 4/14/2021
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
CBS is continuing to get its hands dirty with its non-scripted slate.
The network has handed a bumper, two-season renewal to its fledgling reality series Tough as Nails.
The Season 3 and 4 renewal comes ahead of tonight’s Season 2 finale for the competition series.
The show celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor.
It was created by The Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghan, who also hosts, and his producing partner Louise Keoghan. The pair exec produce the series alongside Anthony Carbone and it is produced by Raquel Productions in association with Tough House Productions.
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“Tough as Nails is the right show at the right time, especially over the last year as we have all become...
The network has handed a bumper, two-season renewal to its fledgling reality series Tough as Nails.
The Season 3 and 4 renewal comes ahead of tonight’s Season 2 finale for the competition series.
The show celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor.
It was created by The Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghan, who also hosts, and his producing partner Louise Keoghan. The pair exec produce the series alongside Anthony Carbone and it is produced by Raquel Productions in association with Tough House Productions.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2020-21 Season
“Tough as Nails is the right show at the right time, especially over the last year as we have all become...
- 4/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of its second season finale, CBS has given reality competition series “Tough as Nails” a two-season pickup.
The show will run through at least Season 4.
“Tough as Nails” is hosted and executive produced by Phil Keoghan, who also created the show with his producing partner, Louise Keoghan. Its second season finale airs Wednesday night. The competition series “celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place at real world job sites.”
“‘Tough as Nails’ is the right show at the right time, especially over the last year as we have all become a little tougher and have a deeper appreciation for the many people who keep our communities running,” Mitch Graham,...
The show will run through at least Season 4.
“Tough as Nails” is hosted and executive produced by Phil Keoghan, who also created the show with his producing partner, Louise Keoghan. Its second season finale airs Wednesday night. The competition series “celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place at real world job sites.”
“‘Tough as Nails’ is the right show at the right time, especially over the last year as we have all become a little tougher and have a deeper appreciation for the many people who keep our communities running,” Mitch Graham,...
- 4/14/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Phil Keoghan has lifted the lid on the challenges of filming reality series Tough As Nails and also revealed that he and the team are “champing at the bit” to get back to shooting CBS’ Covid-delayed The Amazing Race.
Keoghan, host, creator and executive producer of Tough As Nails, admitted it was “challenging” and “complicated,” particularly to get applications for locations. “Some shows get Covid clearance to shoot in one location, we had over two dozen,” he said during his panel at the virtual CBS press tour.
“I’m pleased to say and I give credit to our production team we got through the whole show without any incidents of Covid – the protocols in place were as good as in hospitals. It was our number one priority making sure that we got out of this Covid free and very proud of the fact that we were able to do that,...
Keoghan, host, creator and executive producer of Tough As Nails, admitted it was “challenging” and “complicated,” particularly to get applications for locations. “Some shows get Covid clearance to shoot in one location, we had over two dozen,” he said during his panel at the virtual CBS press tour.
“I’m pleased to say and I give credit to our production team we got through the whole show without any incidents of Covid – the protocols in place were as good as in hospitals. It was our number one priority making sure that we got out of this Covid free and very proud of the fact that we were able to do that,...
- 1/27/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Clarice, CBS’ new series followup to Silence of the Lambs, will debut Feb. 11, while summer reality series Tough of Nails will return for a second season Feb. 10.
Along with the premiere dates, CBS today released first-look photo (above) and teaser for Clarice, starring Rebecca Breeds in the title role. You can watch “The Silence Is Over” teaser, featuring the butterfly motif from the Oscar-winning movie and Thomas Harris’ novel it was based on, below.
The scheduling of Clarice and Tough As Nails provides continuity in the Thursday 10 Pm and Wednesday 8 Pm hours, respectively.
Clarice, from executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, will succeed Kurtzman’s Star Trek: Discovery after the CBS All Access series concludes its first-season run on the broadcast network. Michelle and Robert King’s Horror drama Evil, which had been originally scheduled in the time period, will return for its second season later in the season,...
Along with the premiere dates, CBS today released first-look photo (above) and teaser for Clarice, starring Rebecca Breeds in the title role. You can watch “The Silence Is Over” teaser, featuring the butterfly motif from the Oscar-winning movie and Thomas Harris’ novel it was based on, below.
The scheduling of Clarice and Tough As Nails provides continuity in the Thursday 10 Pm and Wednesday 8 Pm hours, respectively.
Clarice, from executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, will succeed Kurtzman’s Star Trek: Discovery after the CBS All Access series concludes its first-season run on the broadcast network. Michelle and Robert King’s Horror drama Evil, which had been originally scheduled in the time period, will return for its second season later in the season,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing shares the trailer for Takeshi Fukunaga’s “Ainu Mosir,” Fremantle and Viacom deal on “Tough as Nails,” Eccho Rights and Born Wild team on a new output deal, King of Sunshine Productions announces two holiday musical specials for Channel 5, StudioCanal gets its second lead for “Un año, una noche,” and Amazon Prime Video scoops LatAm streaming rights for “Dignity.”
Distribution
Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing is set to launch Takeshi Fukunaga’s sophomore feature “Ainu Mosir,” a Tribeca Film Festival premiere, which garnered a special jury mention, on Nov. 17 on Netflix and in select theaters.
A coming-of-age story, “Ainu Mosir” follows 14-year-old Kanto through his world of centuries-old traditions as he questions long-standing beliefs after the loss of a parent. Set in Hokkaido, Japan among the indigenous Ainu people, the story and characters were developed with input from the community,...
Distribution
Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing is set to launch Takeshi Fukunaga’s sophomore feature “Ainu Mosir,” a Tribeca Film Festival premiere, which garnered a special jury mention, on Nov. 17 on Netflix and in select theaters.
A coming-of-age story, “Ainu Mosir” follows 14-year-old Kanto through his world of centuries-old traditions as he questions long-standing beliefs after the loss of a parent. Set in Hokkaido, Japan among the indigenous Ainu people, the story and characters were developed with input from the community,...
- 11/11/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
CBS is keeping Phil Keoghan on the payroll. The network has renewed the Tough As Nails TV show for a second season.
The Tough As Nails TV show is hosted by Keoghan, who also produces with Louise Keoghan. The series celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in order to keep their country running. In the series, competitors consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor and are tested for their strength, endurance, life skills and, most importantly, mental toughness in challenges that take place at real-world job sites. At the end of the season, the winning individual contestant will be crowned as the Tough as Nails champion and will win a Ford Super Duty truck and a $200,000 cash prize.
The Tough As Nails TV show is hosted by Keoghan, who also produces with Louise Keoghan. The series celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in order to keep their country running. In the series, competitors consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor and are tested for their strength, endurance, life skills and, most importantly, mental toughness in challenges that take place at real-world job sites. At the end of the season, the winning individual contestant will be crowned as the Tough as Nails champion and will win a Ford Super Duty truck and a $200,000 cash prize.
- 8/12/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Reality competition series Tough as Nails is returning to CBS for a second season.
This comes just over a month after the show, which is hosted by Phil Keoghan, launched on the network.
CBS, which said that the show was averaging 4.23M viewers across its summer run, has been casting for the second season for the last few weeks ahead of the greenlight.
The show, which was created by Keoghan and his producing partner, Louise Keoghan, celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they are eliminated until a winner is named, but nobody goes home. Even after they ‘punch out’ of the individual competition,...
This comes just over a month after the show, which is hosted by Phil Keoghan, launched on the network.
CBS, which said that the show was averaging 4.23M viewers across its summer run, has been casting for the second season for the last few weeks ahead of the greenlight.
The show, which was created by Keoghan and his producing partner, Louise Keoghan, celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they are eliminated until a winner is named, but nobody goes home. Even after they ‘punch out’ of the individual competition,...
- 8/12/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS renewed its reality competition series “Tough as Nails” for a second season Wednesday.
The series, which premiered on July 8, is hosted and executive produced by Phil Keoghan, who created the show with his producing partner, Louise Keoghan.
Here is the official synopsis:
“‘Tough as Nails’ is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they are eliminated until the ‘Tough as Nails’ winner is named, but nobody goes home. Even after they “punch out” of the individual competition, they have the opportunity to win additional prizes in the team competitions that continue throughout the season. The series redefines...
The series, which premiered on July 8, is hosted and executive produced by Phil Keoghan, who created the show with his producing partner, Louise Keoghan.
Here is the official synopsis:
“‘Tough as Nails’ is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout on the job rather than the gym, wear work boots instead of workout shoes and consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they are eliminated until the ‘Tough as Nails’ winner is named, but nobody goes home. Even after they “punch out” of the individual competition, they have the opportunity to win additional prizes in the team competitions that continue throughout the season. The series redefines...
- 8/12/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
“Tough As Nails” is proving that it’s built to last.
CBS has renewed the competition series, which is created and hosted by “Amazing Race” emcee Phil Keoghan, for a second season. Casting has already begun on season 2, per sources, ahead of the two-hour first season finale which airs Sept. 2.
News of the renewal comes amid continued production uncertainty due to coronavirus restrictions, which appears to be creating an increased reliance on unscripted fare among the networks. CBS still has Keoghan’s other show “Amazing Race” scheduled to air a new season this fall.
“Tough As Nails” takes real people who are tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs, and tests their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they are eliminated until a winner is named. However, nobody technically goes home, as...
CBS has renewed the competition series, which is created and hosted by “Amazing Race” emcee Phil Keoghan, for a second season. Casting has already begun on season 2, per sources, ahead of the two-hour first season finale which airs Sept. 2.
News of the renewal comes amid continued production uncertainty due to coronavirus restrictions, which appears to be creating an increased reliance on unscripted fare among the networks. CBS still has Keoghan’s other show “Amazing Race” scheduled to air a new season this fall.
“Tough As Nails” takes real people who are tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs, and tests their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they are eliminated until a winner is named. However, nobody technically goes home, as...
- 8/12/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV News Roundup, Hulu released a trailer for upcoming documentary “We Are Freestyle Love Supreme,” and Cmt added new celebrities to the line-up for its upcoming special celebrating those continuing to work amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Casting
CBS has announced the 12 challengers competing on its upcoming reality series “Tough as Nails,” which aims to celebrate Americans with tough jobs that help keep the country running. The competitors include Linnett Key, a welder from Lecanto, Fla.; Danny Moody, a drywaller from Spokane, Wash.; Melissa Burns, a farmer from Milford Center, Ohio; Lee Marshall, a roofer from St. Louis, Mo.; Kelly “Murph” Murphy, a Marine Corps veteran from Paragon, Ind.; Linda Goodridge, a deputy sheriff from Marion, N.Y.; Luis Yuli, a scaffolder from the Bronx, N.Y.; Michelle S. Kiddy, a gate agent from Alexandria, Ky.; Callie Cattell, a fisherman from Bend, Ore.; Young An, a firefighter from Alexandria,...
Casting
CBS has announced the 12 challengers competing on its upcoming reality series “Tough as Nails,” which aims to celebrate Americans with tough jobs that help keep the country running. The competitors include Linnett Key, a welder from Lecanto, Fla.; Danny Moody, a drywaller from Spokane, Wash.; Melissa Burns, a farmer from Milford Center, Ohio; Lee Marshall, a roofer from St. Louis, Mo.; Kelly “Murph” Murphy, a Marine Corps veteran from Paragon, Ind.; Linda Goodridge, a deputy sheriff from Marion, N.Y.; Luis Yuli, a scaffolder from the Bronx, N.Y.; Michelle S. Kiddy, a gate agent from Alexandria, Ky.; Callie Cattell, a fisherman from Bend, Ore.; Young An, a firefighter from Alexandria,...
- 5/28/2020
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Update… Game On! will now air Wednesday May 27 instead of May 21. This is down to general scheduling move rather than anything to do with the Covid-19 shutdown. It will air at 8pm on CBS ahead of Seal Team and S.W.A.T.
April 29, 2020: CBS has dated two of its newest reality series, Keegan-Michael Key-hosted Game On! and Phil Keoghan’s Tough As Nails but has pushed back the upcoming season of The Amazing Race.
Game On!, a remake of British entertainment format A League of their Own, which was previously hosted for Sky by James Corden, will launch on Wednesday May 20 at 8pm.
Hard grafting competition series Tough As Nails will then follow on Wednesday July 8 at 9pm. The show, which celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don’t think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, will run after the season finale of Game On!
However,...
April 29, 2020: CBS has dated two of its newest reality series, Keegan-Michael Key-hosted Game On! and Phil Keoghan’s Tough As Nails but has pushed back the upcoming season of The Amazing Race.
Game On!, a remake of British entertainment format A League of their Own, which was previously hosted for Sky by James Corden, will launch on Wednesday May 20 at 8pm.
Hard grafting competition series Tough As Nails will then follow on Wednesday July 8 at 9pm. The show, which celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don’t think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, will run after the season finale of Game On!
However,...
- 5/5/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Amazing Race has been pulled from the CBS schedule.
The hit reality series was set to return Wednesday, May 20, but has been bumped to later in the year by the network.
While no reason for the delay was given, the network likely wants to keep the series in case it has little to no shows ready for the fall.
With the coronavirus-induced shutdown continuing, there's a good chance of that happening.
Still, it's unfortunate for fans of the series who have been waiting for the return of the reality series.
The network has confirmed two new summer reality series.
The new shows are the James Corden-produced Game On, which debuts May 20, and Tough as Nails, hosted and executive produced by The Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan, premiering July 8.
CBS will also be without summer staple Big Brother and the second season of Love Island, both of which are...
The hit reality series was set to return Wednesday, May 20, but has been bumped to later in the year by the network.
While no reason for the delay was given, the network likely wants to keep the series in case it has little to no shows ready for the fall.
With the coronavirus-induced shutdown continuing, there's a good chance of that happening.
Still, it's unfortunate for fans of the series who have been waiting for the return of the reality series.
The network has confirmed two new summer reality series.
The new shows are the James Corden-produced Game On, which debuts May 20, and Tough as Nails, hosted and executive produced by The Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan, premiering July 8.
CBS will also be without summer staple Big Brother and the second season of Love Island, both of which are...
- 4/29/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
CBS announced Wednesday that it is delaying the planned premiere of “The Amazing Race” Season 32, while also announcing the premieres of new unscripted series “Game On!” and “Tough as Nails.”
“Amazing Race” was originally set to debut on May 20 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, taking over “Survivor’s” time slot after that show’s season finale. Now, the network says the travel competition series will premiere later in 2020 with no specific date given. Season 32 of the Emmy-winning series was shot in 2018. Variety exclusively reported that Season 33 was two weeks into shooting before being shut down due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, “Game On!” will premiere on May 20 in the 8 p.m. time slot. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, the series is based on the U.K. favorite “A League of Their Own.” It pits two teams of three, captained by tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski,...
“Amazing Race” was originally set to debut on May 20 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, taking over “Survivor’s” time slot after that show’s season finale. Now, the network says the travel competition series will premiere later in 2020 with no specific date given. Season 32 of the Emmy-winning series was shot in 2018. Variety exclusively reported that Season 33 was two weeks into shooting before being shut down due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, “Game On!” will premiere on May 20 in the 8 p.m. time slot. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, the series is based on the U.K. favorite “A League of Their Own.” It pits two teams of three, captained by tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski,...
- 4/29/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Now that CBS is only airing one cycle of The Amazing Race each season, host Phil Keoghan and his wife Louise seem to have had time to develop a new competition TV show called Tough as Nails. CBS has ordered the show to series and it spotlights "real people who are real tough in real life, as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs." Phil Keoghan will host. The network has ordered 10 episodes but has not indicated when it will premiere.
Here are some additional details (including a website for those who want to be on the show):
CBS Orders New Competition Series “Tough As Nails,” From Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Phil Keoghan And Louise Keoghan
Phil Keoghan to Serve as Host...
Here are some additional details (including a website for those who want to be on the show):
CBS Orders New Competition Series “Tough As Nails,” From Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Phil Keoghan And Louise Keoghan
Phil Keoghan to Serve as Host...
- 10/4/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS has ordered a new competition series which aims to find out who’s the toughest.
The series, called “Tough As Nails,” hails from “The Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan and his producing partner, Louise Keoghan. Phil Keoghan will host the show, which has received a 10-episode order from the network.
“Tough As Nails” will take “real people” who are tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs, and test them for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they will be eliminated until a winner is named. The series aims to “celebrate Americans who roll up their sleeves 24/7 and don’t think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty.”
“’Tough As Nails’ was inspired by my proud working class family of farmers, gold miners, builders and coalminers,” explained Phil Keoghan.
The series, called “Tough As Nails,” hails from “The Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan and his producing partner, Louise Keoghan. Phil Keoghan will host the show, which has received a 10-episode order from the network.
“Tough As Nails” will take “real people” who are tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs, and test them for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they will be eliminated until a winner is named. The series aims to “celebrate Americans who roll up their sleeves 24/7 and don’t think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty.”
“’Tough As Nails’ was inspired by my proud working class family of farmers, gold miners, builders and coalminers,” explained Phil Keoghan.
- 10/3/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
CBS is going on another amazing race with Phil Keoghan after the network landed his latest physical competition format. The network has handed Tough As Nails a 10-episode order.
The Amazing Race host is producing and hosting the series, which shines a spotlight on real people who are real tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday job, with his producing partner Louise Keoghan.
Contestants will be tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they will be eliminated until a winner is named.
It is produced by Raquel Productions and Tough House Productions and casting begins in November. A premiere date will be announced at a later time.
Louise Keoghan has been collaborating with her husband for more than two decades. Born in Australia, she is an award-winning producer who has co-created...
The Amazing Race host is producing and hosting the series, which shines a spotlight on real people who are real tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday job, with his producing partner Louise Keoghan.
Contestants will be tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they will be eliminated until a winner is named.
It is produced by Raquel Productions and Tough House Productions and casting begins in November. A premiere date will be announced at a later time.
Louise Keoghan has been collaborating with her husband for more than two decades. Born in Australia, she is an award-winning producer who has co-created...
- 10/3/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has ordered a new competition series from “The Amazing Race” host and producer Phil Keoghan called, “Tough as Nails,” the network said Thursday.
The upcoming 10-episode show “throws the spotlight on real people who are real tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs,” and will be hosted by Keoghan who will produce along with his wife and producing partner, Louise Keoghan.
Here’s the full description for the series, which does not yet have a premiere date:
“Tough as Nails” is about competitors who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. They will be tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they will be eliminated until the “Tough as Nails” winner is named. The series will redefine what it means to be tough, proving that it...
The upcoming 10-episode show “throws the spotlight on real people who are real tough in real life as a result of their physically demanding everyday jobs,” and will be hosted by Keoghan who will produce along with his wife and producing partner, Louise Keoghan.
Here’s the full description for the series, which does not yet have a premiere date:
“Tough as Nails” is about competitors who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. They will be tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world. One by one, they will be eliminated until the “Tough as Nails” winner is named. The series will redefine what it means to be tough, proving that it...
- 10/3/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
CBS is expanding its relationship with Phil Keoghan.
The network has handed out a 10-episode, straight-to-series order for Tough as Nails, a reality competition series created and hosted by The Amazing Race favorite.
"Tough as Nails was inspired by my proud working-class family of farmers, gold miners, builders and coal miners,” said Keoghan, who will exec produce alongside his wife/producing partner Louise Keoghan. "I was lucky enough to spend my school holidays working alongside my grandfather, an A-grade mechanic, World War II aero mechanic, gunsmith and inventor. I'm excited to celebrate the skills of those who sweat ...
The network has handed out a 10-episode, straight-to-series order for Tough as Nails, a reality competition series created and hosted by The Amazing Race favorite.
"Tough as Nails was inspired by my proud working-class family of farmers, gold miners, builders and coal miners,” said Keoghan, who will exec produce alongside his wife/producing partner Louise Keoghan. "I was lucky enough to spend my school holidays working alongside my grandfather, an A-grade mechanic, World War II aero mechanic, gunsmith and inventor. I'm excited to celebrate the skills of those who sweat ...
- 10/3/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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