The 1% Club (Australian game show)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Jim Jefferies (host) |
| Products | Quiz show |
| Parent | Seven Network |
The 1% Club is an Australian quiz show broadcast on the Seven Network, adapted from its British counterpart and hosted by Jim Jefferies. Unlike traditional quiz formats, this program emphasizes questions centered on "logic and common sense" rather than general trivia, offering a maximum prize of $100,000.
Production
In May 2024, Tom Gleeson revealed he was invited to host the show but opted not to participate. In October 2024, casting calls were announced for a fourth season planned to be filmed in Melbourne between February and March 2025. The series secured renewal for a third season in November 2024, with production scheduled in Sydney during August 2024.
Gameplay
Prior to filming, members of the public respond to a series of questions featured on the program, which helps establish statistical data indicating what percentage of Australians answer each question correctly. On set, 100 contestants face questions that vary in difficulty—from those answered correctly by 90% of people to those only 5% can solve.
Each participant begins with a stake of $1,000. If a contestant answers incorrectly, they are eliminated and their stake is added to the prize pool. Upon reaching the question with a 50% correct response rate, remaining players have the option to use a single pass by surrendering their $1,000 stake into the pot but must continue competing. At the 30% threshold, players who have not yet utilized their pass may choose either to withdraw with their initial $1,000 or proceed further. Should no contestant pass the challenging 5% question, those still in the game compete for the accumulated prize money.
The player who progresses furthest—reaching the question answered correctly by only 1%—has the choice to accept $10,000 and leave or risk continuing for the entire prize pot. If multiple finalists remain at this stage, they divide the prize equally. Contestants who have preserved their pass receive $1,000 even if they fail at the final question; otherwise, an incorrect answer there results in no winnings.
Episodes
The 1% Club Australia is typically broadcast at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays but was moved to Mondays due to scheduling adjustments.
Season 1 (2023)
- 10% question:* TBA
- 5% question:* TBA
- 1% question:* TBA