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Joel McHale Named New Host of Fox's 'The 1% Club' for Season 2

The quiz competition series moves exclusively to Fox with McHale replacing Patton Oswalt as host.

  • Joel McHale will host Season 2 of 'The 1% Club,' taking over from Patton Oswalt, who hosted the first season on Prime Video and Fox.
  • The show, based on a British format, challenges contestants with logic and reasoning questions, culminating in a $100,000 prize for solving a question only 1% of the population can answer.
  • Season 2 marks the show's shift to being aired exclusively on Fox, with Amazon stepping back from its production involvement.
  • McHale, known for his comedic timing and hosting experience, also stars in Fox's 'Animal Control' and hosts 'Crime Scene Kitchen.'
  • The format has been a global hit, with versions airing in countries like the UK, Australia, France, and Germany, and is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles and Magnum Media.
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