Extra Challenge
| Extra Challenge | |
|---|---|
 Title card from 2012 to 2013 | |
| Also known as |
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | Rico Gutierrez |
| Presented by | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Margie Natividad |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 22–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 15, 1999 – January 20, 2013 |
Extra Challenge formerly Extra, Extra is a Philippine television news magazine and reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Karen Davila and Paolo Bediones, it premiered on February 15, 1999, on the network's evening line up as a lifestyle show titled as Extra, Extra. In 2003, it was retitled as Extra Challenge and became a reality show. The show concluded on January 20, 2013.
Overview
On February 15, 1999, Extra Extra premiered as a news magazine show with Paolo Bediones and Karen Davila serving as hosts. Miriam Quiambao replaced Davila as a co-host when she left the show in 2000.
In 2003, it was reformatted as a reality competition show and renamed as Extra Challenge. The show featured celebrities pitted against each other in several challenges. It is patterned after American reality shows such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, America's Next Top Model, Fear Factor, The Simple Life, The Bachelor and The Real Housewives.[1] After Quiambao left in January 2004, Mariel Rodriguez, Phoemela Baranda and Ethel Booba became hosts. In 2006, the show was renamed to Extra Challenge Milyonaryo.[1] Extra Challenge Milyonaryo concluded on May 26, 2006.
In 2012, the show returned as Extra Challenge Extreme with Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera and Boobay serving as hosts.
Hosts
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- Karen Davila (1999–2000)[2]
- Paolo Bediones (1999–2006)
- Miriam Quiambao (2000–04, 2006)
- Phoemela Baranda (2004)
- Ethel Booba (2004–06)
- Mariel Rodriguez (2004)
- Richard Gutierrez (2012–13)
- Marian Rivera (2012–13)
- Boobay (2012–13)
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the season premiere of Extra Challenge Extreme on October 27, 2012, earned a 24.6% rating.[3]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality Competition Program | Extra Challenge | Won | [4] |
| Best Reality Competition Program Host | Paolo Bediones Ethel Booba |
Won | |||
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality Competition Program | Extra Challenge | Won | [5] |
| Best Reality Competition Program Host | Marian Rivera Richard Gutierrez Boobay |
Nominated | [6] |
Controversy
In 2012, during the filming of the show, actress Karen delos Reyes and comedian host Boobay fought with each other. The fight occurred when Boobay used the wrong surname for Delos Reyes, calling the actress as "Karen Delos Santos", which Delos Reyes didn't accept as a joke.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Heat is on for Extra Challenge Milyonaryo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "10 Stars Who Left TV Shows To Switch Networks". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 29, 2012). "AGB Mega Manila Household Ratings (Oct. 23-28): Walang Hanggan ends with a big bang; Extra Challenge debuts strongly". PEP. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "The 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television: And the bigger winner is..." The Philippine Star. October 26, 2006. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". LionhearTV. November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP. November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "Watch: How Eugene Domingo, Karen Delos Reyes's react toward the hosts who call them with wrong surnames". LionhearTV. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2023.