Beloved comedy series is returning to Australian television screens after 14 years off air – with a brand new host
By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 10:45 BST, 3 April 2023 | Updated: 10:49 BST, 3 April 2023
Thank God You’re Here is returning to Australian television screens.
The beloved improvisation comedy will begin airing on Channel Ten, after a 14 year hiatus.
‘The much-loved comedy program is walking back through that door and on to our screens later this year,’ Daniel Monaghan, senior vice president of content and programming at Channel Ten’s parent company Paramount ANZ, said in a statement to TV Tonight on Monday.
‘Thank God You’re Here holds a special place in our hearts at Network 10,’ the statement continued.
‘It was one of the most talked about shows on Australian television and was responsible for launching and celebrating a wealth of intelligent, lively and hilarious Australian talent.
Thank God You’re Here is returning to Australian television screens. The beloved improvisation comedy will begin airing on Channel Ten, after a 14 year hiatus. The hilarious program was previously helmed by stand-up comedian and actor Shane Bourne (pictured)
‘The show’s fast-paced and quick-witted format resonates, captivates and engages viewers. We’re so excited for the show’s return to our screens and we can’t wait to see what we’re about to walk into next! To put it bluntly… thank God it’s back!’
The revamped series will be hosted by Australian comedian and actress Celia Pacquola, 40.
Celia is known for her appearances on Spicks and Specks, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, Have You Been Paying Attention? and Hughesy, We Have a Problem.
She is also a popular stand up comedian whose album All Talk was nominated for Best Comedy Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards.
The revamped series will be hosted by Australian comedian and actress Celia Pacquola (pictured)
The hilarious program was previously helmed by stand-up comedian and actor Shane Bourne, 73.
Thank God You’re Here premiered on Network Ten in 2006, airing on the network for the first three seasons before moving to Channel Seven for the fourth season.
In each episode, the celebrity guests walk through a door and are greeted by the line ‘Thank God you’re here!’ before improvising a scene.
The likes of Rebel Wilson, Hamish Blake, Merrick Watts, Fifi Box, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin and Julia Morris all appeared on the series.
The likes of Rebel Wilson (pictured), Hamish Blake, Merrick Watts, Fifi Box, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin and Julia Morris all appeared on the series
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