Weakest Link (Australian game show)
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| Genre | Game show |
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| Narrated by | Marcus Irvine |
| Composer | Paul Farrer |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
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| Production locations | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Network | Seven Network |
| Release | 5 February 2001 – 22 April 2002 |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 25 May 2021 – 1 February 2022 |
The Weakest Link (also known as The Weakest Link Australia) is an Australian game show based on the British format of the same name. that aired from 5 February 2001 until 22 April 2002 and was originally broadcast on the Seven Network. Presented by Cornelia Frances, the show featured nine contestants competing for a potential prize of $100,000. Airing twice weekly in primetime, on Mondays and Thursdays (in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, later extended to nationwide following the conclusion of the 2001 AFL season) or Fridays (in Sydney and Brisbane), it received modest ratings until its cancellation in April 2002. The show was produced in the Seven Network's South Melbourne headquarters.
A revival of the show with actress Magda Szubanski as host was announced for the Nine Network, airing from 25 May 2021 to 1 February 2022. TVNZ 1 aired the revival in New Zealand.